Keyseater bushing slot depth
I bought a keyseater recently and am looking for some assistance figuring the slot depth needed on the guide bushings. I am looking to make my own given the an issue I am having with getting them from...
View ArticleRunning motor with 208 V on 240 V feed
I just bought a table saw that has a 5 HP 208 Volt motor. A couple of questions: 1. Can I run it with the 240V feed from my RPC? (I was told that I could since it will not be in a production shop) 1.a...
View ArticleMachine Stops Mid Cycle
Hello, I have been trying to machine side 2 of a part designed and programmed in Fusion. Side 1 runs without an issue, but side 2 runs to the same point and stops with a "Z Soft Limit Overrun"...
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Hardinge CHNC 16c-5c adapter...front plate?
I've been using one of the Hardinge 5c adapters on my lathe. Seems to do OK. I was looking at the Hardinge site and apparently there's supposed to be a front plate that goes with it. I don't have that....
View Article4x6 ups label printer needed
I am on ebay looking at the cheap knockoffs and wondering if I should avoid any ones in particular. I see refurbed Zebra ones for $150 that seem like a better buy than a vevor brand new at $65. 4x6...
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Advice for manual milling this part
Not having done anything like before I could use some advice on making this part. It is 8mm high. I have a machine very similar to a Deckel FP1, would be practical to use the horizontal spindle with a...
View ArticleDoes the control have to be on to charge the batteries?
This lathe (QT15N) has sat idle long enough to get the 08 - Battery Malfunction alarm. As I understand it, this is a rechargeable battery that gets charged when the machine is on. Does the whole...
View ArticleSouthbend and Hercus 9” DRO Install
I’m trying to do a discrete install of an optical glass scale DRO on my Hercus 9C (which is a copy of the Southbend in almost every way). I love this lathe and it’s served me well, has a VFD and...
View ArticleHaas DC-1 thoughts
Curious everyone's thoughts on Haas doing their (first?) Front mounted turret style machine. Going the route of fanuc and brother + others. Starting at $40k as well. Curious how well these will sell...
View Article30HP RPC questions
For the last few years I've been limping my shop along on a patched up 100A service I'm the last one on the line, and only one on the transformer that is new (I blew up old one). Service was 6awg...
View ArticleOT - vanishing threads
Hey fellas, since I've gotten several PMs about this now, just wanted to let you know that I am aware of this problem and have sent admin an email asking them to look into it. It seems that several...
View ArticleWipers
I have some NOS way wipers that I’m not what they are for other than they are for Monarch. I thought they were 10ee but they need to be trimmed on the ends to fit a 10”. They may be for a 14”. They are...
View ArticleProgramming service
Does anyone know if there’s a market for programming services I would like to do some side work programming for shops, but am unaware if there’s a market for that type of work. I know a few people that...
View ArticleRobot Accuracy
*Please note, this is not a forum for talking about precision or repeatability. This is specifically for talking about accuracy.* I'm about 3 years into an automation design job, and I'm now getting a...
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True position datum order question GD&T
I am scratching my head on this one. I think what I am dealing with is an engineering oversight. The parts will function exactly as intended, I just need to explain to the customer why they should...
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FS: metric Mitutoyo calipers, micrometers and DTIs, plus mag bases, Shore D...
First up Mitutoyo 426-521-30 0-25 0.001mm non-rotating spindle digital mic. Best as I can tell it’s new - I can use the carbide faces as a mirror! $100
View ArticleHardinge CHNC 4 retrofit
I am in the early stages of connecting up the control wires to a Hardinge CHNC 4 ...axes are moving, next priority was to get limit switches connected. During testing + / - Z are actuated by the...
View ArticleJust Bought a Fiber Laser Marking Machine From AliExpress
As the title says, I just purchased a laser engraver from China. It cost 3k with shipping for a 50W unit. Normally I wouldn't buy Chinese trash but looking at the market for laser engravers, it looks...
View ArticleOT- Favorite pistols to shoot
I haven't gotten any new pistols for quite some time, been getting the itch. Wondered, what are some of the best shooting pistols you guys have had? One of my faves is my Beretta Elite 2 in .40...
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