Mazak M2 program restart issues
I'm trying to jump into programs on my M2 controller after tool changes so I don't have to rerun the entire program to finish bore a hole at the end. I'm using ISO programming because that's what I...
View Articletool probe calibration vtc20
Between losing a board and a battery, I had to reinstall my parameters (M32B). I seem to have everything back to working, except the tool probe. I can go to MDI, and select Auto and tell it which tool...
View ArticleMazak M2 YMS H25Q Spindle Orient problems
I've got just a minor issue with tool changes on this machine. When the ATC arm turns to grab the tool, it doesn't fully grab it. I'm thinking the detent in the tool isn't lining up with the matching...
View ArticleMazak QT15 - T2 Control - 20 NMI Emergency Stop Error
We have a '94 QT15 with a T2 control (our favorite little workhorse) in the shop. It's a champ. Lately, it's been throwing a 20 NMI EMERGENCY STOP error code when we power it up in the morning. It will...
View ArticleMazak ace
Dear fellows I recently aquired an mazak ace manual lathe. The first thing that struck me on this machine is that the electrical motor have a direct start- there is no star/delta or softstart system-...
View ArticleMazak t32-3
Hi Guys have a T32-3 controller Zephyrous generously sent me the programmng manual for t2 {thanks you sir} but my controller seems different is it really different or just my ignorance of Mazak...
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Problem: Mazatrol CPY Process Use (CAM T-2 Ctl)
I have simple little thing that I want to do that seems like it should be done using the shape data and CPY process. I can't make it work. A picture of the part is below. It is a 2" shaft with a 3" od...
View ArticleMazak qtn 200
Mazak QTN 200 msy with matrix control, want to know when using mazatrol if there is a way to call up a tool (like a drill thats been indicated in) in MDI and go to X0 Y0 so i can double check center or...
View ArticleMatrix setting M16 parameter?
Hello, Setting up our 2014 VCU 400 with a Matrix control. More than likely setting the M16 parameter is no different than any other Matrix control. The B and C axis are off more than I like so...
View ArticleMazak SQT 10 MS - Turret noise
Hello, Mike here. I have a Mazak SQT 10MS (1994). Recently, I have notice that there is a 'clicking' noise coming from the turret area when the turret indexes. Normally I do not hear it if it only...
View ArticleFedek barfeeder for SQT-18MS
Hi, want to invest some money into a barfeeder and found a good proposal for Fedek DH65L. It was dismounted from Okuma CNC lathe. But i have never dealt with barfeeders so i do not know how to check...
View ArticleSqt15ms test program? T plus
Hey guys. I'm in the process of looking at an sqt15ms with a t plus controller, and while i can easily program a basic 2 axis program to test cutting etc, i have no idea on the c axis and live tooling...
View ArticleM2 4th axis parameters?
Just wondering if anyone has a list of parameters that need changing to run a 4th axis on a M2 controlled vqc20/40? Either that or ladder diagrams for the same so i can try track down what needs...
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Mazak Nexus 100-II question about missing part
I purchased a mazak nexus 100-II and it appears that something is missing in the far back left corner of the machining compartment. I took a couple photos and in the one, a drill is pointing to the...
View ArticleM32 getting "stuck" after DNC
I can transfer programs fine in Tape mode, using my Calmotion USB box. I can DNC fine, the first time I run it. But, lets say I need to DNC a program 5 times. I should be able to cancel the last...
View ArticleSQT-18MS. C-axis shifts it's home every time.
Hi, having a problem with milling. The C-axis is not going to its true home. It's getting shift for about 10-15 degrees every time it's "spins" to its home position. Maybe there some parameter to fix...
View ArticleImporting .TXT files on Matrix !! control?
Hello, Getting our Mazak VCU4000 5X going, need to import .TXT files via the USB port. Right now all it will read are .EIA files, I know I have been through this on older Mazaks, I think it was a...
View ArticleProgramming your lathe
How are most of you programming your lathe? I will probably do most of my programming with Esprit, but I can see how easy it is to program with Mazatrol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleTapping on SQT-10 T-Plus
How would I go about tapping 6-32 threads? Would I use a rigid tap holder or a compression tension tap holder? The lathe is a SQT-10M. Thanks!
View ArticleInclude G-code into Mazatrol programm for bar pulling
Hi, is there any way to include a g-code into the mazatrol programm or at least put them both into a cycle? I want to use that cycles for bar pulling. But the thing is i want to attach the bar puller...
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