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marlboro180 · 01-28-2012, 01:16 PM

Great stuff Ellis- Got the machine producing yet?

cadman56 · 02-24-2012, 06:59 PM

Any new info or pics of the machine?

tiretrx · 02-24-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboro180

Great stuff Ellis- Got the machine producing yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadman56

Any new info or pics of the machine?

I've run the first job on it. I machined fixture plates, and programmed it to machine a good sized run of u-joint hubs. The machining part of the programming went very well. I got up to speed quickly, considering I was ganging 20 parts, times two pallets. Now, programming the pallet scheduler was another matter

It gave us fits, but after a couple days, we muddled through it. The pallet shuttle is extremely fast, especially when considering the weight it's throwing around. Impressive machine. I'll get some pics, and perhaps some video next week.

tiretrx · 03-02-2012, 06:26 PM

Here's some pics of the machine all set-up. It's at least twice the size of our previously biggest machine.

This is the inside of the area where the 12 pallets are stored.

The outside.

This is the shuttle that moves and delivers the pallets to their programmed destinations. Super fast and handles them like they're eggs.

This shows the level of detail in the tool file description. On the left are picture graphics and on the right, a written description.

Ken in NJ · 03-02-2012, 06:32 PM

Bet you need sunglasses to work around that machine. The lights were surely hug with care, and a great deal of thought for the customer.

tiretrx · 03-02-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken in NJ

Bet you need sunglasses to work around that machine. The lights were surely hug with care, and a great deal of thought for the customer.

Oh yeah, the guy does great work. He ain't too good with paperwork, though. Still waiting for a bill.....probably charging me an exorbitant interest rate

Well, I guess that's how it is with the rich and famous

LilysDad · 03-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Wow! Beautiful! Does that thing even have a coffee room?

marlboro180 · 03-02-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tiretrx

Oh yeah, the guy does great work. He ain't too good with paperwork, though. Still waiting for a bill.....probably charging me an exorbitant interest rate

Well, I guess that's how it is with the rich and famous

Don't worry- he's prolly just charging you 1/2 off a rate of 3 times normal .

The CNC machine looks great- ( oh, and the light too Ken)

Got any pics of the u- joints you were making?

Ingersoll444 · 03-03-2012, 07:07 AM

That is wild!!!!

ranchkingron · 03-03-2012, 10:23 AM

Gotta love the Nexus operating system, windows based and very detailed.

I really like how it stores tool info for later use i.e. where you change jobs allot for short runs like I do, unlike the Mazatrol I have on mine.

All I can say is congrats and I'm jealous, it should give you great service.

Nice lighting also.

Ron

02-24-2012, 06:59 PM	#47
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03-02-2012, 06:26 PM	#49
tiretrx Tractor Color Blind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East End of Long Island Posts: 7,051 MTF Member # 13571 Images: 8	Re: Got a new(to me) CNC milling machine Here's some pics of the machine all set-up. It's at least twice the size of our previously biggest machine. This is the inside of the area where the 12 pallets are stored. The outside. This is the shuttle that moves and delivers the pallets to their programmed destinations. Super fast and handles them like they're eggs. This shows the level of detail in the tool file description. On the left are picture graphics and on the right, a written description.

03-02-2012, 06:32 PM	#50
Ken in NJ . Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: . Posts: 21,769 MTF Member # 284	Re: Got a new(to me) CNC milling machine Bet you need sunglasses to work around that machine. The lights were surely hug with care, and a great deal of thought for the customer.

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LilysDad Just Have a Little Faith! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DeKalb Co., IL. Posts: 9,272 MTF Member # 7161	Re: Got a new(to me) CNC milling machine Wow! Beautiful! Does that thing even have a coffee room?

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Ingersoll444 ex spelling bee champ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 26,342 MTF Member # 16 Images: 14	Re: Got a new(to me) CNC milling machine That is wild!!!! __________________ Paul B Visit The Case Ingersoll Colt Forum. SUPER Of The Month 10/2011

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03-03-2012, 10:23 AM	#55
ranchkingron The voice of reason ! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,720 MTF Member # 47639	Re: Got a new(to me) CNC milling machine Gotta love the Nexus operating system, windows based and very detailed. I really like how it stores tool info for later use i.e. where you change jobs allot for short runs like I do, unlike the Mazatrol I have on mine. All I can say is congrats and I'm jealous, it should give you great service. Nice lighting also. Ron __________________ Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Sigmund Freud

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