Adam Savage Explores an Aircraft Carrier's Machine Shop! — USS Hornet (CV-12)
Just popped up in my recommendations, and I figured the people here would appreciate it. I wish there were more shots looking at each of the individual machines, but it's still a nice tour.
View ArticleMetric "Educated Nut"
Does anybody know of a supplier for a Metric "Educated nut" for the quill stop for my Chinese copy Bridgeport mill? The thread measures 13mm x 1mm. There is plenty of 1/2 x 20 options available but I...
View ArticleJim Farley (CEO of Ford) says that China's EV progress is "the most humbling...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fords-ceo-says-chinas-ev-054800452.html The CEO of Ford has said China's EVs are "far superior" to what the West has to offer. "It's the most humbling thing I have ever...
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Completely OT but is this Donie link to You Tube
Is this Donie that used ti argue with Monarchist? Found the link while I was searching for info on my lathe problem. - Video Search Results The search engine that helps you find exactly what you're...
View ArticleFANUC 6T ROM Boarad Error 998
Hello everyone. I have been having a problem with the ROM board for a few days now. One hour after switching on the machine, error 998 appears on the screen, claiming that an EPROM is defective. When I...
View ArticleTrying to ID some 40 taper tool holders with no pull stud threads
Got these in a large auction lot - they look just like NMTB40 holders (slot size is the same, flange is a little thinner and the gage length is the same) but without the straight threaded part at the...
View ArticleHow big is too big for first vmc in one man shop?
I’m looking to purchase my first vertical mill to start my business with and was originally going for a used VF2 of any spec but after seeing how similar used pricing is from VF2s to VF4s I’m leaning...
View ArticleEarly failure of taps -- is there a "break in" procedure like with bandsaw...
303 stainless Drilling a 2.3mm (.0905") hole 4-40 blind, ~1/4" deep OSG List 16505 GH2 2-flute powdered metal TiCN spiral flute tap Sometimes get several hundred holes from a single tap, sometimes the...
View Article4140 Heat Treat question
Greetings. New guy here. Im looking for advice on heat treating a couple small spline shafts I'm making for a small tractor PTO. They're less than .870" diameter on the big end and 3.620 long with...
View ArticleSmall to Medium Sized Hobby Milling Machine around NJ
Hello, As the title states, I am in the market to buy a small to medium sized vertical milling machine around NJ, NY, or PA. I am looking for an older machine, and probably dont want to go import...
View ArticleAutodesk to gobble up PTC?
Well, well. More consolidation in the CAD space is afoot. Autodesk considers buying up PTC Get your licences now while you can.
View ArticleCincinnati ML, MI, Cinova, Cinel Lube Oil Pressure?
Has anyone tried checking the low-pressure lube oil circuit pressure on a Cincinnati MI, ML, Cinova, or Cinel with the motor drive and hydraulic pump in the knee? The factory manual for my Cinova80...
View Article10EE spindle drive retrofit..
A little history. We got this monarch lathe from a local machine shop. It had been dropped off the back of a truck and had some bent handles and such. We got very little of the motor/generator...
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Strange back on a four-jaw chuck
Along with my new, to me, South Bend nine inch lathe came a bonus chuck. Does anyone know what up with it? The knob is approximately 2 1/8" wide and an inch deep.
View ArticleLeaky 240
Hey guys! Does anyone know what the going rate is to replace the tank seals on a Charmilles 240? Is it just a matter of removing the 24 nuts inside the tank and replacing some rubber? I'm thinking it's...
View ArticleKudos to Monarch
I had a problem with my 10EE a call to Tim at Monarch fixed it. Details in my thread in Monarch forum. I tell you one thing if this was a Haas some young guy on the phone would have told me we have no...
View ArticleCMX 1100V AND CMX70U HEIDENHEIN INTERNAL COOLANT
Hello, i am using a DMG MORRI CMX 1100V and a CMX 70U. Both of them 2024 models and both of them with the heidenhein 640 controller. It seems that something from the controller is blocking the internal...
View Article2D scanning of turned parts on conveyor/in machine
Trying to get a lathe fully automated for lights-out while I work my day job. Been designing a system in my head for awhile now and I finally bought a house so everything is on the table for me. To get...
View ArticleWolf jahn jig borer help
Hi all new here, from Australia. My grandfather gifted me this old Wolf Jahn jig borer around 30 years ago finally pulled it out of storage and would like to get it complete and running again. My...
View ArticleMcMaster-Carr shipping failures
McMaster is usually the gold standard, but not recently for me. I ordered 3@ .004" and 3@ .006" drills the other day. The .004" drills came the same way as I've received them before, individually taped...
View ArticleTest: Does a Camelback Straight Edge Change Straightness Significantly with a...
As the discussion was evolving in a recent post the question was raised of whether a camelback straight edge might change shape (flatness) when observed at thermal equilibrium at one temperature and...
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TOS SUI32A reverse engineered thread dial - Helical gear on rack?
Hello all, I am trying to reverse engineering a thread dial for my TOS SUI 32 A. I was able to get my hands on one for few days and I was able to make 3D scan of each component. From that I recreated...
View ArticleAny 3d Scanning Wizards?
I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in Metrology? I bought a 3d Scanner (3dMakerPro - Moose) to play with, and maybe my expectations were too high. WAAAAYYYY too high. Watching videos on Youtube...
View ArticleCNC Master Supra 4th Axis
I have a CNC masters 9x49 Supra mill that Ive decided to add a 4th axis to to do tube engraving. I do silencers . So I go to their site this morning and of course they are going out of business and not...
View ArticleDoAll 20H
I started working at this company and they asked me to take a look at a DoAll 20H. Forward Switch and neutral switch are shot and looks like the ran the clutches dry for quite a while and they are not...
View ArticleK&T model H dividing head disassembly-- input shaft locked up
Hi, I've just picked up a neglected model H dividing head. Unfortunately the input splined shaft is locked up solid, with evidence of rust. That assembly is presently soaking in kerosene. There are a...
View ArticleUsed wire edm AGIE Challenge 2 vs charmilles robofil 240
Hello. I am new to the forum and I need your advice. I am looking to buy a used wire edm machine. After some research I have to offers, one is an AGIE Challenge 2 and the other a charmilles robofil...
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O.T. AC DC Welder Converter Query.
Got this for the price of a coffee. I understand what it does , question is can it be used as a DC power supply ? Probably need some sort of Voltage Regulator. Wasn't sure where to post this so if it...
View ArticleLe Blond 20" Rapid Production lathe
Hello! I have just acquired a Le Blond 20" Rapid Production lathe from the early 1940's, SN# 20RP126 and a bunch of tooling and 2 other chucks that went with it. (two 10" 3 jaws, and a 12" 4 jaw) I'm...
View ArticleIn need for Firmware Quadra-Chek 100 V2.09 BL 3.11
Hi everybody, I stupidly ereased the flash memory of my Quadra-Chek 100 and the firmware/software is gone. It seems to me, that the boot loader is intact, because it is checking for an upload file/...
View ArticleVf2 Apron Removal
I'm having trouble removing the side apron on my Haas VF2. We need regular access to the chip auger motor and cant seem to get the apron off. We removed the screws on the back of the machine and the...
View ArticleReverse Motor on JET Orbit 1758F
Hey All, I have a 1980s JET Orbit 1758F drill press that I would like to reverse the direction of the motor on. It currently only rotates clockwise. I plan to install an on-off-on (DPDT) switch to do...
View ArticleAluminum and Iron Dust an explosion risk
I was just told that in combination, Aluminum Dust or fine particles and Ferrous metal dust can become explosive if sparked. Apparently if water is introduced it can become even worse . I had never...
View ArticleParallel Holders
Any good experiences with ready made commercial Vice Parallel Holders. I've used Springs, Rubber Bands and Babding and I have this holder I purchased a long time ago that is Spring Street with some...
View ArticleThreading brass stock quickly
Hi there I’m running a small business where I need to regularly add 5mm of thread (M10 x 1mm) to either end of 3/8” brass rods. Perhaps 15-20 at a time. I’ve been doing this manually using a modified...
View ArticleNew shop considering NX Cam.
Hello All, I have tried to do my due diligence and have scoured all threads containing NX Cam. We are starting a new shop. One machine. Okuma Multus mill turn, dual spindle, sub-turret (probably with...
View ArticleIndependent DMG MORI tech - West Coast
Anybody have an independent DMG tech on the West Coast they like? Just had my first disappointing experience with DMG MORI direct service. They charged over 8k to do a basic geometry check on a DMU50...
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Can I Salvage this Carbide Grinder?
Hi Everyone, I'm the manager of a small college machine shop and I've recently been testing out some tools that have been left in storage. While trying to remove this carbide grinder from the closet,...
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Bench Grinder style belt sander vs. knife making sander
What's the real difference between a bench grinder style belt sander like this, or a 'knife making' belt sander like this? Is it just the added functionality from turning it 90°, the radii from the...
View ArticleCutting Extruded Aluminum With Air Gaps
Hi All, I have a part that I need to program, which is extruded from 6005 aluminum. This part requires a through hole on one side, meaning I have to drill 6 inches to reach the other end. However, this...
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