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Update on Bird's Nest Annular Cutter Issue...

For context, these are two videos I posted back on May 21 that show a larger diameter annular cutter going through thic...

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posted by autodrill

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

Gear question

Want special lathe tool form cutter to cut gears. After an extend lapse, I want to complete a set of change gears for m...

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posted by gmcduffee

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by gmcduffee

Lathe auto tool changer - which is best

Hi, We are looking at CNC lathes and there is a bunch of different layouts for the tool changers. Having no experience...

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posted by davenpete

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Anyone have a need for an Aggregate head?

Pseudo-beta testing aggregate heads now for the CNC world. I was going to build an ISO30, 3 spindle head with a 1.000"...

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posted by autodrill

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

How much stock do you leave for finishing?

Pretty generic question I know. I'm just curious how close I am to the norm. Sometimes we live in a box and don't reali...

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posted by friggenbozo9

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CNC Taper Question

ISO20, ISO30, HSK63, HSK100, BT30, BT40, CAT30, CAT40, CAT50... Name a few yourself if you can as I'm sure there are a...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by autodrill

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

Ridiculous Cad Cam sales scheme from Maxwel Render

I just got this today, this is how pathetic sales gimmicks have become, be sure not to buy from anybody who sells produ...

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posted by gailey

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Half-round alum, ovals -- buy or make?

Awl -- Where to buy? Not a standard alum item, according to my catalogs. http://www.snappymaterials.com/aluminum-rb.php...

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posted by UNfitcat

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

how your job has chainged so far this pivotal year....

Change has been the norm. The place I'm at edm'd everything in december, now in july, everything is hard cut in the mil...

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posted by friggenbozo9

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EdgaCam v 12 tables?

Hi all Any here working with tools for EdgeCam? V12 is now using SQL server. But I have problems reading the tables JOB...

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posted by sonnich

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A test I did with hardmilling...(long and boring)

Toolholder test. Heat shrink vs collet vs squeeze fit. All toolholders are the same length from the flange, all cat 40,...

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posted by friggenbozo9

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by friggenbozo9

Inserted three flute core drill?

Hi, I am wondering if there is anyone that makes a three flute core drill with interchangable tips, in sizes as small as...

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posted by aus.robustus

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Drilling small holes in aluminum

Just an update on what happened with drilling all those holes. We ended up using Dormer drills, CDX-Al. Mostly because...

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posted by jzak

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TopSolid

Hi, I'm looking for some information about the data that is output by TopSolidCam to the postprocessor. Is this a propr...

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posted by johnbijnens1

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by johnbijnens1

Coolant Paydirt !? ! And a Q...

Awl -- So ahm standin on my ear over here, tryna find an economical soluble oil. Sam pointed me to Chevron Soluble Oil...

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posted by UNfitcat

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat