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Mazak YMS H25Q M2 problems

My company just bought a Mazak YMS H25Q Horizontal Boring Mill and I'm the only one with CNC training so I got assigned this machine to get it running and operational. It has an M2 controller that a...

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mazak vmc700d Tool pulled out of the spindle

So I had my spindle replaced about 5months ago, and last night it all fell apart. I was roughing out a pocket when the tool pulled out of the spindle. The two tapers spun on each other, and needless to...

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So... What exactly is the DNC option for?

I recently setup a new to me VTC-16B with the M PLUS control that I picked up at an auction. It has EIA but does not have the DNC option. I do a lot of 3D drip-feeding to my other mills so being able...

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V515/40 X axis help

I am in the process of setting up a new to me 515 which was making parts before I purchased it. We can not get the X axis to home out. The table will go + all the way to the right and hard stop on the...

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Mazak SQT10MS - ’55 Servo Lag Excess’ alarm

Hi Guys, Have a problem with our SQT10MS. We are getting a '55 Servo Lag Excess' alarm on the NC and a '52 alarm on the FR-SF' drive. Here is a summary. We had the FR-SF drive rebuild by Mitsub. just a...

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Dumb question about battery replacement- SQT15MS

Hey All, I got a new battery from Mits for my 96 SQT 15MS. Whats the procedure for changing it? Power up machine for a bit, power down, swap battery and voila? Should the main breaker disconnect be...

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Mazak FH-4800 - Spare Pallet Bases

Looking for spare Mazak FH-4800 Pallet Bases. Does anyone have these or know of anybody selling Pallet Bases that will fit a Mazak FH-4800? Thanks in advance. :--)

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Mazatrol T Plus Question

I'm learning the Mazatrol T Plus control right now. I've made a few simple parts already but I'm limited on what I can do right now because I'm still waiting on tooling. But right now my question is...

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Sqt15ms: 260 slideway lubrication alarm

Hey guys, I've been having an issue with my Mazak for a few weeks now. I started to get alarm 260: slideway lubrication alarm after having the machine running for about 15 minutes. I could get rid of...

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SQT30M T-Plus Thermal Trip Alarm Can Not Find The Reset

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site and hope someone can help me sort this problem. My SQT30M has had a Thermal trip alarm come up a few days ago and usually I can find the problem quite fast and fix...

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Integrex 35 tool falling out

Hi Guys Has anyone had a problem with the cat 40 milling tool coming out of the spindle when it is running. The machine has been running fine for the last 300 hours but today when milling the tool came...

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Problems Making Round Parts On A Mazak 100 M/S

We make a part out of an aluminum extruded tube 2 inch OD 1 inch ID. Have made them for years. Went to set it back up ( we have 8 Mazak lathes) and this time I could not get round bores to save my...

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Mazak YMS H25Q Horizontal Boring Mill M2 Controller Bubble Memory EIA/ISO

I'm working with a 1986 Mazak YMS H25Q Horizontal Boring Mill with an M2 controller. I'm trying to figure out how to load and punch programs back and forth. I don't have a tape reader but I do have a...

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checking hours on t-plus

hey guys, How does one go about checking the hours on a t-plus controller? I'm looking at a used machine with a tplus and the owner has sent me a photo of the diag. page and the hours are SUPER low....

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Programming questions M2 Control YMS H25Q

I have a few questions about programming an M2 controller. I'm programming in ISO because that's the language I know. Is it possible to pocket mill with a subprogram that just has the outer edges of...

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Mazatrol and lathe first timer. How to start?? Mazak SQT-18MS

Hi guys ,\ so we are first timers in Mazatrol systems and having worked in CNC lathe not so many times. Milling, generally Can anyone help or maybe some provide some links to books and manuals for us...

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M PLUS need to reteach spindle orientation

Long story short - I had to pull the spindle motor on my VTC16 to troubleshoot noise issues. Now the spindle does not orient to the proper position needed for tool change. I hope there is a procedure...

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intigrex V12 ramtec or DMU 210FD portal

Tentatively looking at investing in one of these machines. Does anybody have any feedback on these machines both good and bad. I'm also curious on how user friendly they are as well as the...

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SQT15M Live Tool Help

I am in the process of restoring a new to us, a long time neglected 1991 SQT15M with T-32. The machine had a decent amount of rust in places as it had sat for a couple of years. Upon tearing down the...

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SQT-18MS. How to align Subspindle to main axis?

Hi guys, having problem with a subspindle - it is not in axis with the main spindle, so at least i cannot drill neither mount a tailstock. Does anyone know how to align it? Thanks

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