Mastercam X5...Crazy Z move...WTFanuc?
I've been designing, running quite a few programs, parts for my lil guitar business. Mastercam X5, Mach 3 on my KL 1212 Router from China. Some programs have a Crazy Z move...So I start up with...
View ArticleGildemeister CT40, Eltropilot EPL2, Data backup/reload
Hello to all, I would like to backup control from Gildemeister CT 40 CNC lathe. Could somebody explain how to backup - recive PLC-programm and other data from control Eltropilot EPL2 on Gildemeister...
View ArticleMaho MH500w Lube information
Can anyone tell me what the recommended lubricants for a Maho MH500W3 would be? Ive dug around the forums here a bit but all the information I found was for manual or Deckel NC machines. I would assume...
View ArticleMori Seiki MV-Jr stalled
I've finally got this machine running and all 4 axis working. I've been running it with no problems but all the work I've done has been with small cutters and no real pressure on anything (1/4" drill...
View ArticleMoving Mori Seiki MV-35/40
I'm looking for advice on moving a Mori Seiki MV-35/40 that I recently purchased. Approximate weight is 15k. A manual I've read says it weighs 14100lbs. I've moved quite a bit of machinery a good ways...
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New to Me Maho MH500W3 CNC 332
And I finally got it home and in the shop, so here are a few pictures. Finding a good way to tie it down took a bit of figuring but in the end it was solid. Yes, I do have the side covers, I just took...
View ArticleOur new 1/2 million dollar DMG Mori DMU65 is a lemon
Guys, After 90 days of ownership, we are still making machine payments, and the machine still has a mind of it's own. Is it normal for a serviceman to say things like "that's strange" "I haven't seen...
View ArticleMV-35/40 and Phase Converters
Hello again. I finally got my MV-35 moved and set in place. It was quite the adventure. I'm to the point of hooking power to the machine and I want to ensure that I don't damage it in doing so. Reading...
View ArticleZL-25 Possible to add C Axis?
I know it's a long shot but I figured that it was worth asking. My neighbor has a ZL - 25 I believe it is a 1996 model that he does not use and is willing to let me take off of his hands for a great...
View ArticleNlx2500sy / 700
Interested in experienced users who use their NLX2500SY with MasterCAM. Our VAR for the software is Cimquest whom I just reached out to. Interested in what post processors are available and how well...
View ArticleMaho 600E2 E-Stop Relay and Hand Control
Hello all! I got my Maho (-90 432-10 -700) to my garage last week and have been doing some cleaning and learning. It's my very first CNC, so lots of the later one. As I went through with the process, I...
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DMG Mori at a trade show ( Melbourne Victoria Australia)
Well its big, pretty fancy making a big helical gear at the show. Can you compare it to a Mazak running win8? what type of O/S does it run? Windows doesn't really grab me i like my apple or Linux os...
View ArticleMV-35 Troubleshooting
So, I've been posting a lot recently asking questions about getting my new (to me) MV-35 up and running and I've run into some issues I was hoping someone might be able to help me with. Currently I've...
View ArticleDo Indramat KDA 2.1 and 3.X interchange?
Ive got a failed Indramat KDA 2.1 100 3 A00 W1 220 drive on my Maho MH600C. I see the Indramat KDA 3.X 100 3... drives are the same form factor, are much more common, and are a lot cheaper on ebay....
View ArticleDuraVerical 5100 questions/Nikken 5th axis questions
I'm brand new to the forum but I've been around the block a time or two as far as production and machining. The company I work for is looking to take the leap into the CNC world and I am looking for...
View ArticleCTX410 Fanuc 21i-TB (2199) max. Program Runtime exceeded
Hello! I get an error [(2199) Max Program runtime exceeded] each time with cycle start both in MDI and automatic run. The remedy according to the manual should be "correctly increase the running time...
View ArticleM730MB Parameter write and Reference Position set
I need to reset my Z ref position, but I don't even know how to turn on Parameter Write. This is a M730MB controller with MAPPS. I think I may have found the correct Parameter, but if someone could...
View ArticleDMG Mori CAPS arc programming help
Can anyone help me by explaining the arc relations when programming? It asking for the relation: left, right, tangent or no relation from previous coordinations? Cheers!
View ArticleMori offline programming suite
Just bought a new NLX2500 (we also have an NZX) and decided to purchase the offline programming software for it. We bought the version that would program anything except the NT. Has anyone out there...
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Removing Maho MH400C bellow cover. (that is falling apart because of cooling?)
Hello everybody, I seem to have problems removing my Maho bellow covers. They are screwed with alan screws on the outside which are easy to remove and slide over what looks like a curtain rail which is...
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