CNC Machining | Highest accuracy VMC brands? | Page 2
Feb 5, 2024 · Some brands only make premium machines, but some make a whole range. That said... no compromise five axis accuracy is where Yasda has built their reputation. All things equal, I much prefer European machines, but if precision was paramount, Yasda would be at the top of my short list.
Doosan Milling Machines and comparable brands - Practical …
Jan 28, 2007 · I am looking for opinions on comparable CNC milling machine tool brands to Doosan. I am interested in machines that are on the same level or higher quality. Example as if someone has the opinion of, "for the amount of money you spend on a Doosan you might as well spend a little more and get a XXXX machine".
CNC Machining | Smart Machine Tool Brand? - Practical Machinist
Nov 21, 2018 · brand new (less than a year old) private label cnc machine tool line. most if not all these machines are built in Taiwan. Imported by same company that imported SMEC/SAMSUNG. Smart Machine Tool does not build the machines; it's only a clever trade name.
CNC Machining | Tooling List for Lathe - Practical Machinist
Feb 11, 2015 · I've got a Doosan landing in the shop next week, selling my beloved SB 14.5". Comes with a chuck, tailstock and live center, coolant skimmer, parts catcher, toolsetter. The rest is on me to tool up. Here's my generic idea for tooling to get started: -Outside rougher & inserts …
CNC Machining | Looking for list of FANUC models cross …
Oct 28, 2009 · Hi: I am looking for a cross reference of FANUC milling machine controller models X year of introduction. Many times a used VMC listing is without the year of the cnc machines manufacture. It is helpful to know when the FANUC controller model on the machine was released. AS I am looking for a...
CNC Machine Cleaning and Swapping Coolant Brands
Oct 13, 2023 · I've been running Trim C390 for a little over a year, While the coolant seems great for 6061, Which is all I machine, it gets gummy and leaves machine surfaces with a tacky film and collects on my tool changer then drips on the table, fixtures etc. Also on some of the other exposed areas. Chips then build up on the gummy spots.
Top 10 Tools Every Machinist Should Have - Practical Machinist
Aug 14, 2018 · When starting your first machine shop or job in the field, our suggestion is to pick up these basics, get a quality toolbox, and buy the rest as you go. We’ve done some research, studied what you, the practical machinists, recommended on the forum and identified the 10 most important tools that every machinist should own.
CNC Machining | Highest accuracy VMC brands? - Practical …
Feb 5, 2024 · It is aluminum, which is the good news. The bad news is .0004 positional tolerances across a dozen compound angles with very tight .0004 angularity measurements across a 12" length. The machine will need to be 5 axis Besides Kern, what machines are known for the highest positional accuracy and repeatability?
transformer for cnc question - Practical Machinist
Dec 3, 2020 · I have a cnc lathe that requires 460v it's a 6kw rated machine 3 phase , my question is I have a transformer here I could use but is a 460 primary to 230 secondary . From what I can understand some people are saying it can be wired up to work if I connect the 230v 3phase to the output wye side and use the primary delta side for my 460V .
CNC Machining | Top 10 CNC Machine? - Practical Machinist
Nov 29, 2009 · Hi everyone, Can someone please tell me what is the top 10 CNC machine manufacturer usually used for manufacturing complex shape/form of a plastic, plexiglass, acryclic material, that can do more than one manufacturing process? Also, can someone please tell me what is the top 10 of any general...