ER25 vs ER32 one better ?
Hello, With my machine, I got 10 old tools ER32 and 10 tools ER25, I will buy collets and I'm just wondering if one is better in some case I think ER32 : - have more clamping force - heavier ER 25 : -...
View Article10ee Spindle weep hole leaking / revisit....
1968 10ee Ser#49472 Time to do something about this constant oozing leak above about 500rpm in forward or reverse. Here's a quote from Cal from another thread Spindle Removal where he states the only...
View ArticleWasino LG-81 Electrical Schematic
Hi Guys, I just picked up a new to me Wasino LG-81 gang style lathe with a Fanuc 0T controller. I basically bought this machine for scrap, as the control will not power on. I've attempted some...
View ArticleAuto body stamping dies
I was going to inquire of the members who've been in the auto industry: How do these aftermarket body panel mfrs. get the dies to stamp the parts from? I have been under the mistaken impression that...
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Might be the sadest goodbye discovered on used machine
All auctions have a sad story behing them. Saw this on ebay on a used haas. Yes, goodbye Nordson and good luck whoever you are
View ArticleMastercam ref for toolpath
Is there a reference card / cheat sheet or document that displays the various two paths particularly high speed Maybe shows a face with island or some kind of photo reference for each type I see the...
View ArticleCan "Moore Jig Borer Model #3" surface grind flat surfaces?
Hello, I need a surface grinder wondering if I can use a Moore jig borer (grinder version) model #3 to use as an alternative to do surface grinding. I need it for prototyping but not sure if it can do...
View ArticleStorm Vulcan 15A - Special crank grinder
My Storm Vulcan has the pneumatic rapid wheel retract feature. The manual available fit this machine does not cover this feature. My understanding is , if your push the big red button beside the feed...
View ArticleMazak QT8 2nd Coolant Pump
Machine: 88’ QT 8 T2 Control How is the second pump actuated? Is there an M code or parameter for it? The manual lists it as the Wing Cover Coolant Option.
View ArticleMachine Resellers- What’s the endgame?
Called a GTA machine re-seller about a Mori Seiki MV50 this morning. Machine is from 1982, Fanuc 6 control. Tool changer goes thru the motions but that tells you squat unless there’s tools in the...
View ArticleSuggestions for BT30 Dual Contact Tool Holders for a Brother Speedio S700Xd1
I recently purchased a Brother Speedio S700Xd1 with the 16k RPM normal torque Big Plus BT30 dual contact spindle and I am looking for tool holder suggestions. I ordered some Tegara ER collet tool...
View ArticleLooking to get into a laser cutter
Saw those hobby ones like glow forge and xtool p2 but apparently they are over priced from the looks of it. Then I saw a thread where people mentioned ohmtec. I’m looking at the MF1220-50R - 50W CO2...
View ArticleOT: Prostate cancer, need I say more........
Well, I got the word no one wants to hear today. I have prostate cancer. At a check up the doc called for a PSA test, it came back as elevated. Next step was a biopsy, 12 samples taken, 9 were...
View ArticleM head motor
I have a working 3 phase motor off a 1947 m head round ram mill. Would like to trade for a good spindle for the same. Doesn't matter whether its a BS7 or a MT2. If no Spindle can be had, I am willing...
View ArticleThinking about opening a shop!!!
Hello Group! Just wanted to introduce myself a bit and say that I find this site to be a pretty good resource for much info in Machining world. I'm a 40yo old, been in machining since i was in early...
View ArticleA humble request for mentor. Potential new shop.
Well gentlemen, A lot of "new shop" threads. That is not what I'm trying to do here. I am reaching out in the hopes that someone who may have received assistance starting up their business is looking...
View ArticleDistorting Milling Table While Clamping Work to Table
Hello, I was wondering if anybody has had any experience with their milling machine (or horizontal boring mill) tables distorting from clamping work down to them. I have searched through the forums and...
View ArticleKing Way Castings
Haven't been here in a while. Long story, I will try to be brief. Years ago, I once had a Hendey lathe that was in sad shape. I was going to scrape it. I frequented this website, and did research on...
View ArticleThiel Duplex 159 strip down.
Hi - I recently acquired a Thiel Duplex 159 and it needs stripping down and a thorough cleaning as a minimum. I can't seem to figure out how to remove the overarm. Does this require the chain to be...
View ArticleLow cost HSK tool holders, worth the price?
I'm looking to purchase 30-40 HSK63A holders to tool up a new machine and I am curious if anyone here has bought cheap holders from ebay or other similar sites and what kind of quality they ended up...
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