Ok, totally noob question.
One of my 9 fadals (all VMC 4020's) is an older machine that does not have the rigid tap cycle and cannot be easily upgraded. Of course its that one machine that I need to do some basic taping on. I need to make 3/8" deep holes with 10/32 threads in steel. I have a compression holder at my disposal.
My fadal tech said there is a TAP cycle of some sort, but no rigid tap. Is he full of crap? Can I do SOME form of taping on the machine? Im not seeking high precision, but some basic threads. If so, can anyone tell me how to do it?
I currently use mastercam X3 for NC programing.
HEeeelllpp!!
Matt