Z axis way covers SQT-15M
Boy comes in and says he's getting a Z axis overload alarm on the control. After a little inspection we find the Z axis covers all bent up where they attach to the rear of the machine. Needless to say...
View ArticleNewbie needs help with Mazak G-Code
I have a program that was used before on a Dynapath Delta 2000. I need help to convert the program to work on my Mazak VTC mill with M32b in EIA mode. This Mazak did not come with EIA manuals. Any help...
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SQT18 MS Issues Part 2
Hey all, Since my cracked spindle housing thread back in February, things have been going kind of okay for the past month...until now....AGAIN. To get to the point, skip to the red text below. I had...
View Articlehow do i reset home position on matrix m-5 with t-32 controller ?
we just bought a used M-5 with T-32 controller. bed is 120" long but z- axis home is set at 178". how do i reset home position ?
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Lifting an 86 QT10N
hi guys, Is it acceptable practice (not going to stuff the machine) if I have it lifted from underneath with a fork lift? This is the recommended lifting method (from the manual) but the problem is...
View ArticleM32B & G18 Issues
I have been posting out some code from solidcam for this control that involes a lot of 3d contouring. As soon as it gets to the G18 G03/G02 lines it throws up a 817 alarm "DIFFERENT CENTER TOO LARGE"...
View ArticleAnyone know of a service tech in SE Florida
Have an older QT15 that's acting up. a recommendation would be greatly appreciated.
View ArticleCutting external and internal threads on a Matrix 200 lathe. Questions
Hi, I am cutting some 1-3/8 x 12 threads in 1018 steel. My first time cutting threads on the Mazak lathe.Would I put my lead info in as .12 for the pitch? Also is the HGT the thread depth? And it asks...
View ArticleOMRON tool eye sticking on SQT15 What to do?
My lower X sensor on my OMRON tool eye is sticking some. I am guessing coolant because that sensor rarely gets used. The tool eye is less than 2 years old. Is there something I can safely clean it...
View ArticleMonitor replacement on SQT18MY T+ lathe
I need to do this soon, I think. It takes 30 mintues after power on for the monitor to display anything. I talked to Monitech in Canada and they wanted some pictures of the back of the monitor as well...
View ArticleST35 X axis load oscillations - T32-3 control
Mazak X Axis - YouTube Has anyone with this type of machine seen this before or know what causes it?
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Mazatrol cutting direction
I'm having some chatter issues on the inside face of my bore on the finish pass . How my mind thinks it should go , I can't figure how to get it to do in mazatrol . I would like to finish the profile Z...
View ArticleMazak, Discover 2013" Florence, Ky Factory Pictures
Back in October of last year, Mazak had their "Discover 2013" event, where the had an open house and technology showcase at their FLorence, Ky plant.
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Mazak, "Discover 2013" Florence, Ky Factory Pictures
Back in October of last year, Mazak had their "Discover 2013" event, where the had an open house and technology showcase at their Florence, Ky plant. During the walkthrough, I managed to snap a few...
View ArticleMazak help please
Hey guys just registered for the forum but this is definitely my go to for advice daily... I now have my own problems that I need help with. I recently purchased a 1992 mazak sqt18ms and when I wired...
View ArticleMatrix QT200 Groove Tool Full Profile
2008 qt200 with the basic matrix nexus control. I've noticed when doing od or Id profiling with a full radius grooving tool in a mazatrol program, the machine comp's for tool radius and tool tip width....
View ArticleT2 baud rate parameter
Hi My QT 20N with a T2 is currently set to a baud rate of 4800. I have been having trouble with bad data when I CMT from the machine after it has powered up. After a couple of attempts I start getting...
View ArticleQuick Turn 15 Tailstock body slips. Help!
Hi Everyone, I'm finally getting around to using the tailstock on the qt 15 and the tailstock body gets pushed back when I engage the quill against the work. This happens even with the tailstock quill...
View ArticleProper Backup of Mazak 250, 350 and 450 Quickturn
I am looking for a good known method of backing up our Mazak machines. I'm the IT guy, so I don't know too much about our Mazaks, however I've been given the task of making sure we can recover from a...
View ArticleHydraulic pressure low alarm on T+ lathe
Haven't had an issue with this machine for a couple years now and recently switched to a max rpm, 60 second cycle job that creates a lot of heat for obvious reasons. Things started off fine, but now we...
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