Maintenance manual request for SQT18m I have other manuals in PDF
Does anyone have the maintenance manual and service manual for a MAzak SQT18m it has T-Plus control. I think I have all the others in PDF format it anyone is interested.
View Articlesending gcode program to Mazatrol m32
We just recently got a Mazak vtc16c mill at work and I have been running it a little for a few weeks. I have programmed it with mazatrol and I also used Bobcad to make a few programs with gcode that I...
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Backside threading issue - Nexus Matrix Control
Was hoping someone might be able to take a quick look at this attempt to single point threads on the backside of a part and let me know what I am doing wrong. Tried all types of scenarios with no luck....
View ArticleMazatrol Programming Help!
SQT-10m with T-Plus control. I have a part here that I have put a 1 1/32" hole about 2" into the part. When I do side 2 I need to drill a 1 5/16" hole to meet up with the 1 1/32 from the other side....
View ArticleV515/40 Spindle lube issues
1995 Mazak V515/40 Back in November we started to get a lot of noise from the spindle, to loud to stand at 3k so we statted to investigate. Machine is fairly new to us and always seemed loud from day...
View ArticleVDI tooling questions
I just purchased a SQT18M. I am looking at additional tooling. Will any VDI40 tooling fit and interchange. Cana tool holder from a Okuma fit a Mazak are there differences? I see tooling listed in the...
View ArticleMultiplex 620 error
G'day all, I have recently purchase a multiplex 620 with T32/6 controller very cheap because it hadn't run for quite a while. I have finally had time to power it up and after fixing the problem with...
View ArticleGetting new mill VCU500C or NEXUS 530C-II HS or Haas VF-3?
Considering a Mazak VCU 500 or NEXUS 530C-II HS. also in the running is a Haas VF-3 I tend to steer away from the VCU because of the stationary table and reduced rigidity in regards to the nexus which...
View ArticleMazak battery replacment on T-Plus and M-Plus
For the first just replaced batteries on both machines 1997 VTC16 and 1998 SQT250. What I found strange was that after disconnecting old batteries I did not see any alarms... is this normal?
View ArticleGeneral question for measuring Ohms in ground circuits of Mazak machines.
Hi all, Here is the essence of the longer drawn out question below: When I measure continuity through a G24 wire to machine ground, I get two different readings when I swap the leads (pos. and...
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T+ Program transfer
Finally got everything I need to transfer programs out of my SQT15MS. I tried connecting a PC to the control with Mazview, but in the setting I'm not having anything show up under "Communications...
View ArticleHow to adjust spindle ramp and decel speed on T-Plus SQT18?
How do you adjust the spindle ram up and decel speed? I am running off of limited power and I would like to slow the ramp and decel times. My circuit should be fine at 120 amps but I want to dial it...
View ArticleMachine Purchase Help!
Hello People, We produce various types of batch qty. (100-150 nos.) with different sizes. At present we have 3 CNCs 2 VMCs. But now we are majorly facing setting times, man power, material handling and...
View ArticleT-Plus alarm 25
So I bought a 1996 SQT-18M and put it in my barn. I had the power co run 3 Phase 208v service. Just got everything hooked up and turned on my new to me machine. After checking transformer taps, and...
View ArticleHelp needed - Eia control of chamfer tool driving too deep
Hi all Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction... I am running the VQC with M2 Control in drip feed mode which I have been doing for a while and all has been going as well as can be...
View ArticleAdvice needed: Looking at a vtc 16b with M32b control
I have no experience with Mazak and this machine (95 vtc 16b with m32b control) has become available: Questions: Are there any more common issues that I should be looking out for with this model? Do I...
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Clockwise shift programming
Trying to make a 36-1 trigger wheel. I got the tooth shape right it seems, but I get error message "682-Illegal repeat figure". Have tried multiple variations but no luck. I've looked in the manual but...
View ArticleAligning turret tool position. Cannot bore, drill etc. SQT-18MS
Hi there, does anyone have a kind of instructions or turet plans or at least the manufacturer, for aligning the turet tooling postion. To clarify what i'm saying - the drill tip is below the z-axis of...
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Mazatrol- another "shift" program question
This unit will only machine this shape twice, even though the repeat value is 16. Tool shape shows 16 figures, but Tool path, only 2. WTF? Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleRenishaw Inspection plus & using coordinate rotation
Hi Everyone, I have followed the forum for a number of years as an observer only.I really appreciate all the great information provided. This is the first time I have posted a question on the forum. I...
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