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Differences between Smooth C and Smooth G

Hello, all Mazak lovers and just guys who worked on it! I'm totally new to Mazak and Mazatrol, and have one question for now. Please, tell me, what's the difference between Smooth C and Smooth G? What...

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Thoughts on Buying a Mazak QT 8 with some alarms.

I think I already know the answer to this, but just trying to hear some thoughts. Let me start out by saying that this would be a project machine for the garage. I came across this 87-89, I don't...

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QT15N turret indexing issue with YouTube video

So after sorting all the little issues on my Hyundai QT15n with a lot of help and ideas from you guys on here this is the last issue I have the intermittent and only happens occasionally but I’d really...

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ISO M.I. based contract engineer for a Multiplex 630-2 YR w/ Mazatrol Matrix...

Hello Please remove if not allowed, but I need someone with the knowledge and experience to program and do general a Multiplex 630-2 YR. Also needs to be able to program and set up the gantry and bar...

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Mazatrol 640t X axis not referenced 121 overtravel alarm

Hi all! I had an issue with a CNC Mazak Lathe, Slant Turn 50 to be precise, using Mazatrol 640t Controller. The battery died (Silver and black one behind the panel) and Some parameters was lost. I...

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mazak QT15n T32B need help programming a part

ive run this mazatrol 32B very little since i bought it, but im getting the hang of what it wants to make a program run. the couple things i cant get past though. first, when im writing a program and...

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Need help with m-plus and camlink

I am having trouble getting the m plus to talk to the camlink program on the laptop. I keep getting an error code number 530 CMT mis-connected. I already checked the baud-rate and it is set at 4800....

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Shop Cleaning: Lots of Manuals

we are in process of cleaning up our manual library (going to try and go all digital). we have lots of manuals for all kinds of Mazak's. mostly older stuff but post up what you are looking for. I'll...

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Repeating a Part in Mazatrol Question

I have to make a short, fat, disc shaped part that is approximately 7" in diameter and .5" thick. It is essentially a retainer clip that fastens to the end of a housing to retain a spring. Essentially,...

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Mazak QT250MSY

Good morning. The company I work at bought a Mazak QT250MSY with a SmoothG control, which is giving me some headaches, so I figure I would ask some questions here, since local Mazak rep is not able to...

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QT-15 (1988) Tailstock Alignment - How To?

I have a very nice old QT-15. It's had a few bumps over it's life but generally is in great shape. Recently I have been working on some plastic parts and I need some end support for threading. There...

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Mazatrol Cam T-2 Tool Path or hacks to control the path

I just bought a mint QT -25 and am just familiarizing myself with the programing. I'm pretty good with my T-32 and getting better with the T-plus. I use the TPC to avoid my tail stock with those...

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VTC-16B Tool changer locked up

I have a 1998 VTC-16B with an Mplus control. During a tool change operation, my air compressor failed to deliver enough volume to the machine, which caused it to stop in mid operation. What I have now...

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Mazak SQT-18MS 2 how old is too old?

Hi all, I am looking at a Mazak lathe, it seems a good fit for what we want to do, but I'm worried about the age. it looks in good shape from the pictures, but I'm yet to see it in person, is 1998 too...

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question on older integrex 100y machine

As the title suggests, I saw a machine for sale on ebay and it didnt look like it had enough room for the b axis head to fit between the chuck and tailstock. I looked for videos and several of them...

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Mazak Program Storage/Transfer

Good morning. I have tried speaking to Mazak a few times, but haven’t gotten anywhere. What system do you use to store and transfer files on your Mazak? I have a network drive, but where/how I store...

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SQT 250 MS boot issue.

Powered up yesterday and got ??? has performed an illegal operation and will be terminated. Something like that. Called Mazak and was told to call Mitsubishi. More as this develops. Could be just the...

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Repeat units in mazatrol

Hi! Im running a Mazak Integrex 400-III with mazatrol 640 MT PRO this controller has a unit limit of 99. usually when i program something with left-hand linear machining,i just program one unit,copy it...

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Mazatrol 640T 121 Overtravel not releasing

Hi folks! I have a problem with a Mazak Slant Turn 50 with Mazatrol 640T controller. The problem started after the battery of the Control Panel (Silver and Black one) died. I had to buy a new one and...

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Help w a crash please...Integrex, spindle motor not turning chuck

Hello fine people, I made a stupid late night mistake...(rpm limit 5000 instead of 1500) tossed a 40# work piece up into the top of door. No one injured, machine seemed fine on restart, ran a warmup...

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