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Mazatrol limitations

My question is aimed at the people who are programming 5 axis Mazak mills, Integrex' etc. I have programmed quite a few simple parts using Mazatrol for lathes, mills and Multi Task (Integrex). The...

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Mazak Camware

Is this official Mazak Cam software worth having? Is it value for money or is there better out there? Controls are M2 and M32.

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Anybody have a hydraulic pump for a QT-10 Universal ???

I have a late 80's Mazak QT-10 Universal......... wondering if anyone might have a good hydraulic pump lying around for one ??? I have a quote to rebuild my unit for just under $2K, which might not be...

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Sqt200-msy t+ sub spindle tapping?

Hi all i have a mazak sqt200-msy with t plus control. I am trying to tap holes on sub spindle side with eia program. The tool holder is a double z axis live tool, one side for main and one for sub. To...

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Has anyone seen the old Mazatrol training videos.

I found some VHS tapes, in an auction purchase, labeled Mazak. I have a set of three, maintenance, operations, and programming. I watched the programming video and it was very informative for...

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MRJ Batteries

Hello All. Mazak recommends replacing MRJ batteries every year. We have been replacing them every 2 years. I was wondering how long everyone is getting out of their batteries. We have an 05 vcn 510...

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Mazak EIA tapping problem

Trying to tap a 10-32 hole in a Mazak and Apparently Im too stupid...Here is my code I keep getting alarm 909 invalid pitch for fixed tapping cycle. Can someone please tell me whats wrong with my code....

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"98" QT 10 ?'s

New to the mazak world and have a few dumb ?'s :o Where does this little u shaped pan go ? It Doesn't appear to ever been used .The machine has no parts catcher or chip conveyer What should the chuck...

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Mazatrol - t plus - qtn 20 h-p

Dear Genius ..s, I have a favour , I have a MAZATROL QTN - 20 H-P. It showing alarm -- 322 Rapid Mode Imp. ( ORIGIN RETURN UNF ). As soon as mc is switched ON - normal screen flash & then above...

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Ajv 35/60

My son has done a deal on one of these with a M32 control,I had a quick look at it yesterday and it seems ok but would have preferred the same style of toolchange as the VQC we have.It has the system...

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mazak 510 VTC tool sensor

We recently replaced the TS27R Renishaw tools setting probe and we would like to know if there is anything to do to calibrate it? The machine is running fine but we don't know if we need to do anything...

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QT8 T2 Chuck not opening

I just moved my machine 420 miles. Everything fired up perfectly except the chuck will not open. The hydraulics are on with proper pressures and the turret indexs like it should. Where do I look? I...

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Mazatrol T4 screen problem

Hey guys So im new to the cnc machine world, and have just bought an old Mazak qs20 for a good price. Problem is as soon as I start the T4 controller it doesn't seem to boot up, just has a blank screen...

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Mazatrol errors

I have a mazak qs20 with a mazatrol t4 that has some errors and im not sure how to clear them Attached Thumbnails  

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T2 programming woes

I recently had to reinitialize my T2 controller, and after a mountain of headaches, I am finally cutting chips. The issue I'm having with it all is my grooving tool. Whenever I try to use it it wants...

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Repairing a 4th axis

Mine's been broken for a while and I think the service guy said the encoder was bad. He disabled the 4th (though it still shows on the position page- i don't have to home it out though) and i've been...

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Value of QT 35 with T2

Have the opportunity to pick up one that is running condition. Known problems are that it needs new input pulley flange ( noisy when changing directions), and it needs a new tail stock body motor...

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QT15 Stroke Limit

Hello all, Now with the machine finally up and running, I got a job where I have to turn some 8.250 diameter stock. However, when I try to go out to that diameter, and I get to around 6.5 inches...

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Access to "Running Control" data

Regarding Matrix controls...Aside from the graphical representation under the Diagnosis menu, is there a way to extract the actual data (times) used for creating the running control graphics? (fwiw,...

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Bar feed interface SQT15M T plus

Now I've done it. Purchased a 97 SQT 15M with a T+ control and need to look into a barfeed interface to get this puppy smoking. The machine has been in a local shop since new that I do business with...

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