Higbee thread?
Hey guys, this is my first topic using tapatalk app! Anywho, today I had a problem programming a higbee. I've programmed successful higbees before but I tried to use a different method today and I...
View ArticleFreqrol FR-SF
Hi Guys, I hope someone has had the same problem. My spindle is quiet at low rpm but as soon as it gets to about 600 and above, it sounds like there is too much backlash between the gears. I have...
View ArticleSetting C axis at 0* for radial holes after turning part around in chuck.
Sorry for the poor title but trying to think this through. Have some part that have holes on both ends but 90* from each other, their bolt clearance holes so don't have to be dead nuts. These are 4"...
View ArticleMazak quickturn 350/450 coolant problems.
We have a few of these machines and are constantly having problems with coolant getting up on top of the machine and coolant running where it should not be going. Any of you guys have similiar...
View ArticleMAZAK servo problem
Big thanks in advance. Machine: 1992 Mazak VTC-41(traveling column with a 22X16 travel) Alarm: 392 Servo Alarm (Servo Pack)(Y) Play by Play: Machine ran fine yesterday. I have noticed an alarm...
View ArticleMazak Threading back off problem.
I have written a program to cut a 22×2.5 metric thread with a THR IN process. With my pitch at .098425 and my SPT-X and FPT-X set at .8661, and my Height auto set at .063 my thread bar is still backing...
View ArticleMazak M-Plus - 4th axis intermittent
Hi Everybody, We have a Mazak Mplus control VTC-16B mill. Sometimes when starting the machine the 4th will not home so we have to do a few hard shut downs and startups. Once in a while it works and...
View ArticleMazak Nexus 450MY-II Tailstock
I am new to the Mazak world. I have learned trial by fire on getting everything going. I am having issues with the tailstock. I need to move the tailstock to a certain spot and leave it there until I...
View Article260 Slideway lubrication alarm
Hi Guys, I have a sqt 15ms. I had some problems with the spindle drive and so i had to reset all of the machine parameters and now that i did i get this alarm every 6 min rather than before i was about...
View ArticleGear Change Avoidance on QT-20N
It's been a while since I have been on here after resurrecting a QT-20N from the scrap yard. Everything has been going well, but there are a few things I would like to change, if possible, in the way...
View Articlequick turn 20 h-p
Just bought a 20 h-p 1996 model it is set up for 480v need to now how to get it to accept 240v which is what I have any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks
View ArticleEIA/ISO unknow code on transfer
When downloading EIA/ISO programs from a Mazak Fusion 640t control using TAPE data transfer the code below is added to the copy after the initial program number. This code is not in the original...
View ArticleMazatrol 640M Controller - Change from Imperial to Metric?
Hi folks..... A wee question for you experts... What is the procedure to change from Imperial to Metric on a Mazatrol 640M Controller..? Thanks for your time!
View ArticleAjv25/405
Hey guys, I've got a AJV25/405 mill with an M32 control. Upon startup, the control has has a black screen with some lines through it. Has anyone had this problem? Just off hand I'm wondering about a...
View ArticleX-axis noise on SQT
Our recently bought SQT10M ('93), started making a very annoying high pitch noise when X-axis moves rapidly(>30%) after toolchange.When there is no toolchange involved in simple programs, everything...
View ArticleCan ya help with my first Mazak program?
Hello all, First post here. A little background, I went to school for CAD design. Along the way I took classes for CAM programming as well as CNC (lathe and mill) I ran a older 2 axis converstaional...
View ArticleVTC 20B with M32B
Our VTC 20B was running one afternoon when the air pressure dropped off mid tool change causing the machine to alarm out. we have it running again but when you call tool 2 for example it selects tool...
View ArticleMazak Nexus Quick Turn 200 chip conveyor.
Our qt 200 does not have a chip conveyor. We are in the process of buying one but need to know what to buy. Does anyone have this machine and can tell me the model number of the chip conveyor? or can...
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ID year year model of vqc20/50B from serial number?
Hi all Does anyone have any resources to assist with identifying year model for my vqc20/50B from the serial number 67774? Cheers Mick Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleMazak 450 alarm 297 for chuck pressure
I have a Nexus 450 MY-II and all of a sudden I have gotten an alarm 297 Chuck Pressure Down and also a 202 Hydraulic Pressure issue. I am not sure what caused it but if anyone can give me an idea of...
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