Use of Cyber Monitor on Smart Controller + Connection to an external OPC
Hi All, I'm new to the forums here, and am not sure if this has already been discussed. We have 4 QSM Mazak machines, which have a Mazatrol Smart Controller. We had the option of adding the Cyber...
View Articlemazak salvage parts
i posted this over on parts for sale forum, surprised no interest , maybe I'm talking to the wrong crowd so i posted over here. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...sensor-304805/ i also have some T2...
View ArticleCorrupted Mazak parameters
Learned something (what not to do) new today. One of our operators managed to load a program from a T-32 controller into a T-2 machine. Wow! The parameters were totally hashed. Only by the grace of God...
View ArticleMultiplex 6100Y Head 2 Program Simulation
I'm working with Multiplex 6100Y for almost 2 years but in head 1 only. They have just repaired and replace some parts in head 2 that's why I can used both head now. I learn the machine by my self and...
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Mazatrol T-2 internal threading problem.
I am trying to do a M24 internal threading on my Mazak QT 10N with mazatrol T-2. The problem I have is that after it has done the thread (13 cuts) it will go to X0 after the last cut before exit the...
View ArticleHow to use HSM?
Ok I tried the HSM on my new 530C II today and quickly learned it is G8 P2 to turn on and G8 P0 to turn off. (Not G5P1 and G5P0 ) It Gave me an error. How does it work in using the G41? I am pushing...
View ArticleControl freezes during sub spindle transfer problem
I am having an intermittent problem with my T32-3 control when transferring a part from the main spindle to the sub. The sub moves to the designated B position, and then the machine just stops. Both...
View ArticleVariaxis 500 manual tool change mid program
Hi all I am wondering if I can get a little help with what I am trying to do, my current job is using all 40 tool pots in the machine. But T40 is a large tool, because the tool carousel is full up I...
View ArticleFlickering/shadowing screen m2
Hey guys, The monitors on both my t2 and my m2 have had a little flickering and shadowing going on. A little annoying but I could live with it Today I went to turn on my mill and the display was all...
View ArticleCutting 1-1/4 NPT 11.5 TPI on a Mazak Matrix controller
Hi, I am attempting to cut I.D. pipe threads in steel. I have done very little thread programing. If anyone can forward some experience cutting internal pipe thread I could use it. Engineering has the...
View ArticleLooking for a Hercules Ajax Mazak 18 Lathe Manual
I just purchased an old Mazak 18 Lathe but it didn't come with any manual. Does anyone have a source? I found one on Ebay but they want $125 for it. Thanks Jeff
View ArticleChanging a door window on QTN - 250
Hello So i had a t-drill break the other day and it flung a piece of carbide into the door window, spidering the safety glass. Now i have the 500$ replacement in hand, but the mechanical parts list...
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Face groove problem
I am trying to figure out how to define this groove: I am using .039" full rad inserts. I don't see how I can use any of the stock grooving profiles. I've tried BAR FCE, and CPY FCE (first time trying...
View ArticleMazak - SQT 10MS Spindle Drive Problem - Alarm 023
Hello, I have (2) Mazak SQT10MS machines. When I left the shop on Friday, I homed the machine out, turned it down as usual. It ran perfectly fine. Since I was to be gone for the weekend, I also turned...
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Parameters: "TRANSFER INFORMATION" window on setup information page
I'm not in front of the machine today but I'm wondering if anyone has any idea about why the window for the transfer information is "greyed out" which won't allow any setting of information for...
View ArticleMazak Multiplex Undercuts...
We have have multiple Mazak multiplex 6100(fusion), two multiplex 6200Y(smart), and a handful of SQT200MS(fusion), and I am always having issues doing undercuts. I know the "BAROUT" and "EDGFCE" have...
View Article'96 SQT15MS Live tool coupling
Hey All, I'm in the hunt for some live tooling for a 96 SQT15MS VDI 40, but I've heard Mazak likes a "modified" VDI holder. What exactly is modified? Just the drive adapter, or the entire VDI shank?...
View ArticleKnurling on lathe using Mazatrol- example needed- T-32 control
We got a request from engineering to knurl some parts on our Mazak. I know there is not a Mazatrol function that will do this. I am guessing some sort of Mazatrol manual program, but??? Any proven...
View ArticleTrying to align X and Y on a QTN 250-2 MSY
Hello I am trying to get my X and Y back into alignment, and could use some feedback on the results i am seeing. Generally i make manifolds that have a port centered on the end. I T-drill a .5 diameter...
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Need opinions on old mazak quick turn10 t2 control
Hello i have a mazak 1984 qt 10 with a t2 control i bought the machine for $4000.00 thinking it might be fun to learn cnc lathe work . Machine has been very difficult to make money with because it...
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