Tips/tricks for 3d printing prototypes you will be machining?
Any tips or tricks for when it comes to printing test pieces of things you will be later machining?
View ArticleWhat’s the longest you’ve ever been “slow”?
Our shop is showing signs of slowing down. We have a couple months worth of backlog but the new orders haven’t been coming in like they should be. I’m quoting a TON but not getting any PO’s. Ive...
View ArticleWebsite for my shop with instant quoting?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a way to create a nice professional-looking website that gives prospective customers a way to upload a CAD file and generate an instant (approximate) quote. Does anything...
View Articlemaking custom collets
I need to make a couple of unaffordable collets for a drill pointer. The shape is easy enough, but I am looking for suggestions on how to hold them while slitting. I've got some ideas but wondering if...
View ArticleWay Ot..Hot Rod engine blowup?
I figure a few of you guys would like this. So I am in bed at around 4:am and on the next street over some squid is wringing his tricked out Hayabusa ..just a guess.? I am no expert, but waay over 10...
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Can you identify this for me
This came with a bridgeport i bought today, i see how i could use it but what is it made for, thank you
View ArticleTZM Machine Shop for prototype parts
Hi! Supply Chain Manager here, looking for advice on precision machine shops that could help us manufacture 4 different drawings for a TZM (titanium-zirconium-molybdenum) tube with features. Designs...
View ArticleSolidCam - 6 Months, no solution, no refund!!! Don't waste your money!!!
We got solidworks early 2023 and were upgrading from Fusion 360. We need a Cam package to use with our large 5ft x 10ft 4axis CNC router. After some browsing and research. It seemed like SolidCam would...
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 ArticleEsprit Cam, a review
For those of you considering purchasing Esprit, please take a moment to read our review. We've had EspritCAM for a little over 2 years now, so I feel licensed to give a fairly decent review of its...
View ArticleClutch parts
Where would a person go about finding clutch parts for a 1964 tos sn55 lathe ?
View ArticleWhat cutting tool i need to use for a long ID chamfer?
Hello Everyone, Rookie here. I am trying to cut the 45 degree chamfer as in the attached pic in my tormach 15L pro cnc lathe machine. May I know what cutting tool I need to use? I used a straight...
View ArticleFP3 Active with trouble
We have this FP3Active all cleaned up But we ran into a problem while testing it The powerfeed Z-up jumped out of engagement every time So we took off the saddle Easy enough if you have done it several...
View Articlemazak 640t alarm 252 axis move misoperation
mazak 640t alarm 252 axis move misoperation wont home b axis cant move in handle jog , can home x and z open close chucks move turret .
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Very late best condition upgraded FP4NC ever?
Thankfully too far away (near Slovenian border with Austria). Deckel FP4 NC Dialog 12 Verkaufe meine Deckel FP4 NC aus Platz und Zeitgründen. Nach längerer Standzeit hat Maschine hat...,Deckel FP4 NC...
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What is the correct oil to use in an old motor like this?
It has an oil cup on each bearing. Can you tell me what the right oil would be for these bearings.
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...
View ArticleBest Coolant for Machining Center
I'm experiencing some rust issues because my shop in not at a constant temperature. I currently use Synergy 735 which I pretty much love except it doesn't do a good job retarding rust where it is...
View ArticleCincinatti #2 vertical milling machine
I bought this with plans of augmenting my round ram Bridgeport but never really had enough work that stretched the capabilities of the Bridgeport enough to motivate me to get it cleaned up and moved...
View Articleworth it or no?
so i got this head stock came with a atlas TH36 bed i picked up... wanted to get some insight to see if it would be a good head stock to run and if so what might i need to do in order to get it to run...
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