QT10N ATC M/C question
I've come across one of these in decent shape for what I thought seemed like a good price. Just curious if anyone has one, and what their opinion of the machine is. I know they have oddball vdi...
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Keyboard protective film gone. Replace it or toss it or what?
Hi guys, im working on an old QT10 and the keyboard protector is toast. Is this replaceable? Do i even need it? Could i just peel it off cover and use buttons below safely? Looks like this is the way...
View ArticleTurning with tail stock engaged qt10 t2
Hey guys, So I've never used my tail stock apart from manual use. Any tips? Cheers, Trav Sent from my G8141 using Tapatalk
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Spindle Malfunction 1
Hello, I have problem! My machine stopped! Somebody help me? Thanks. Jean - 561-305-0544 Jeanluiz@yahoo.com.br Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleParts only half programmed length?? Z scale error. Please help.
Hi, Finally ran my first program on my QT10 tonight and I realized that the Z travel is off by a factor of 2. For example I turned a step shaft with a 1" long step and it was only 0.500 long. Im...
View Articleold freqrol Mitsubishi spindle drive question/problem
I have a old mitsubishi freqrol fr-sx-2-18.5k drive on mazak quick turn 20. Spindle runs fine below 390 rpm. as soon as it goes to 400 or over i get a overload fault. We have been running the machine....
View ArticleVTC-16A soft limit issue / lost home 1 for Y
Hi all, new guy here. I teach introduction to numerical control at the local college. While i was doing a demo, one of the students hit the emergency stop button during a tool change... The controller...
View ArticleQT8 with T32-2: Spindle Start Misoperation alarm
I'm getting my '89 QT8 with T32-2 back up and running after it was sitting for a while and lost parameters. I restored parameters and everything seems ok. After I start the machine up and home it, I'm...
View ArticleVqc 2050b 4th axis problem
Could someone be so kind as to take a picture of their 4th axis so I can see their settings where the dip switches are and wiring I hope mine up and it just alarms out saying 4th axis alarm I'm trying...
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Mazak L plus - System Parameters Reinstall
Hello everybody. I have a problem, I can not find how to overwrite the parameters. The input menu is hidden. There are only user parameters. At the entrance to the ladder system, the monitor turns off....
View Article10" Chuck on SQT15M?
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has fitted a 10" chuck on a SQT15M, any problems with doing this?
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Too bright color on some screens- symptom of failing CRT? (T32-2)
On my QT8n with T32-2 control, certain screens have extremely bright blue or green backgrounds that make everything all but illegible. For example, the setup screen has a very bright green background,...
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SQT 15 Live tool holder
Have this tool holder and the coolant ports are plugged probably with fines. Never have opened one up but it looks like there are white hard plastic caps over the SHCS that hold the VDI in place,...
View ArticleData I/O Help VTC250D/50 Mazatrol Matrix Nexus 2
Hi folks. Another controller question for the above mentioned machine. Trying to back up my programs (and tool offsets, etc). I've done it before, but by sheer luck and can not make it happen again to...
View ArticleCopying programs on T1?
Wondering if theres a way to copy one program over to another work number for slightly different parts on a T1 control? I cant seem to find how to do it. Really hoping I dont have to retype everything...
View ArticleScary old Mazak
This morning I had one of our operators call me over to look at a problem she was having on an old Mazak lathe. It is an old QT-15. Well, she had been running just fine when she shut the door and saw...
View ArticleInternal NPT threading on Mazatrol T2 (QT-10N): Tooling Suggestions & Wisdom?
I'm quoting a customer on a variety of short 6061-T6 parts (hydraulic caps). The larger part has 1" NPT female thread in the end. Since I've not done much threading on Mazatrol and zero tapered threads...
View ArticleMazak M_ Lathes
The mazak M lathes (M4, M5- not sure of all the models) look appealing to me for a job shop environment since they look very versatile. I have two questions. 1) Anybody got any experience with them? 2)...
View ArticleFreqrol FR-SF-2 ALARM 37
hi there, I have a Mazak Multiplex 620 with Mazatrol T32-6. Problem with the alarm 44 parameter error at the begining. I did reload all the parameters in the control and also in the spindle drive side...
View ArticleST20ATC Tool Chain Tension
Hi, I have a ST20 that is having tool location problems, the chain feels a bit loose but I don't have a Maintenance Manual for it so I have no idea how it should be. If anyone has a manual or has...
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