Where to by Fanuc Parts in the USA
Hello Just wondering if any one knows a good spot to purchased Fanuc O-MC control parts in the USA. Would like to get a full key pad for a machine. Thanks glovebox20
View ArticleBuild Thread LMS vs Machine Tools Warehouse for Lathe
I'm just getting into machining and want to set up my home shop. I want to get a lathe and mill and I think I've narrowed down the lathe part of the equation, but wanted some advise before I pulled the...
View ArticleNeed Help! Looking for ATC system
Hi all, I am trying to find a good automatic tool changing system for my Techno Isel machine. I have seen this unit and it looks pretty sweet, but the spindles only accept up to 8mm tools. I need to go...
View ArticleNeed Help! new owner of sl-3a w/ yasnac 2000g
long time lurker but never had a cnc before so i've never posted, and as the title says just got my hands on a sl-3a w/ 2000g controller. i have a couple of issues/concerns with the machine. this is my...
View ArticleNeed Help! Alarms When helical interpolating while in polar interpolation mode
Hey Ladies and Gentleman, I am trying to interpolate holes on the face of a part, i get an alarm saying "illegal plane axis commanded" when it hits the purple line of code. any one know why this is or...
View ArticleOkuma Thinc API...
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View ArticleChinese 2.2 kw VFD and spindle error code
Looking for a little help to point me in the right direction. I have been accumulating parts for and building my own CNC machine over that last 15 months or so. The last part to install was the spindle...
View ArticleNeed Help! Enshu VMC 530
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View ArticleNewbie G0704 prefered over X3?
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View ArticleBuild Thread Mini Desktop Router/Engraver/Mill
I've been meaning to document this a bit more, but have been busy lately and just finding the time to work on this let alone document the build has been tough. Anyways... Lately my machine time has...
View ArticleNeed Help! DMU 50T
I am trying to fit an airblow system to a DMU 50T. I need to send a signal to a solenoid valve that will switch the air on and off during tool changes, I do not want to use the M8/9 signal as I will be...
View ArticleDwell marks?
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View ArticleTime to replace the power chuck on my CNC lathe?
Just wanted to confirm my thinking here, would appreciate any comments... We have a 93 Hitachi Seiki HT20-SII turning centre that we recently bought used and brought online... Its got an 8" 3 jaw...
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View Articlelinear bearing prices and numbering
Hi guys, I'm going to be constructing my own hobby 3D printer and I figured I'd go ahead and use linear bearings on all the rods. I'm confused about the prices and numbering tho. A LM8UU 8mm bearings...
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Watch hands froms 0.25mm - 0.3mm mild steel
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View ArticleNeed Help! x5
Well, my seat of x5 is corrupt? even after re-install the logo comes up but the program shuts down all togther. I have x4 installed on the same machine and it works fine? any ideas?
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Building my own
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Just bought a 1.5kW spindle and Huanyang VFD. When wiring it I found the #4 pin on the motor is open. The seller says the ground is not needed. However, when running the motor I measure up to 120VAC...
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