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    ESjaavik I was re-reading all the replies to this thread today. I came across your reply of 060604 where you mentioned gear hobbing. Having been involved in just such a project, I am interested in what ever happened with your idea. Ours was a success ending up with 8 simultaneous axis for gear cutting plus others for workpiece loading / unloading etc. We ended up building 5 machines in 3 sizes. This started out as a one-off DIY and ended up as a gear manufacturing company. That company was sold and now we are looking at different unusual CNC applications. Other peoples problems can become your next project. Keep on thinking good thoughts.

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    Thumbs up Multi-Tasking Lathes

    Quote Originally Posted by ynneb
    What type of machine in the forum is your primary interest?

    You may make more than one selection. But ticking all would defeat the purpose. Try and not pick more than 2 options.

    Thanks
    I'm not too sure if anyone else likes these or if there is a forum here for Multi-tasking Lathes. Of course with a true Y axis and lots of Live tooling options. I always enjoy a machine that spits out parts complete with one setup and program.


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    Are you talking X,Z&Y or are we talking like a Mazak Lather like the intrgrix that is like 7 to 8 axis.
    I have alott of customer for the fist and few on the 2scd.

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    Default Swiss Screw Machines

    Quote Originally Posted by cadcam
    Are you talking X,Z&Y or are we talking like a Mazak Lather like the intrgrix that is like 7 to 8 axis.
    I have alott of customer for the fist and few on the 2scd.
    Tsugami Swiss Screw Machines. Star Swiss have 4-23 axies. www.starcnc.com. These machines are high volume monsters. Mazak could never compare in accuracy, speed, or quality. The are lathes, but able to do accurate machining. All turning, milling, cross spot,drill,and tap on the sides of a round part, and with a sub-spindle all parts come out complete. They will even make square parts with pockets on every side and face. Here is the catch, the largest machine I know of only takes a bar (round) 1-1/8 inches, but 24 feet long, with an automatic reload. 25 bars fit in the magazine so this bad boy makes $$$$$$$ 24/7 365 days. $$$$$$$$$$$$ Holding tolerances of .0001 on all 4-23 axis. It's something like a Mazak Intrgrex only higher quality and accuracy. Swiss configuration allows you to turn a shaft .01 in diameter 3 inches long with a minimal taper of less than .0001 . Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

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    I currently have a Taig 2019CR mill, and a Sherline lathe w/ 17" bed, both CNC.
    I also am building a CNC router.

    Cheers
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    Examples of basic parts made on a swiss type screw machine.

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    Toby D.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tobyaxis View Post
    Examples of basic parts made on a swiss type screw machine.
    I think the Luddites of the world should unite and ban Swiss Screw Machines. Think of how much demand there would be for Operators, Set Up people, Programmers, Machinists, etc, if they did not exist. Some of it boring maybe but employed boring is better than unemployed boring.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Geof View Post
    I think the Luddites of the world should unite and ban Swiss Screw Machines. Think of how much demand there would be for Operators, Set Up people, Programmers, Machinists, etc, if they did not exist. Some of it boring maybe but employed boring is better than unemployed boring.

    I hear that Geof and wish it were so just like you, but I didn't create or build the machines. Program, setup, and can watch up to 6 machines at once with a larger salary than your average First Class Machinist that is cranking handles and Programming. What would you rather do when the market stinks as far as what you are worth in the Corporate eye? Besides it also beats fighting with a machine to hold +-.0005 Least Material Condition, .0002 Perpendicularity to all Datums, and TIR within .0002 to all Datums. Sound like something that you want to deal with? When I find the print (omitting all legal information) I will post it here for you. These parts are a nightmare on a regular Lathe, but easy on a Swiss.

    I couldn't find the one I was looking for but this one will do. I made it as big as I could for you so you could really see the whole Print.



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    My favorite machining is milling.I loved my toyoda fh45.I setup/program a miyano bnd,wasino lj1,haas sl20 lathes and a miyano msv,2 haas vf2 ss,haas ec300.I prefer mills to lathes anyday.I have only been setting up lathes for 4 months now.They are easier but not as fun as the mills.I do like the robot loader on the wasino and the robot arm on the miyano though.I run production at a rate of 120 pc's per hr.The bar fed miyano I only have to load bar once every hr and the wasino once/hr aswell.But I wish I had my toyoda at my new shop!



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    CNC Mills and CNC Lathes

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    Currently connecting the steppers for my 28" x 50" Mdf 3 axis router(dual steppers on x axis). Using Mach 3 demo to test.

    Already dreaming of that 6 axis all singin all dancing router plus 4 axis mill.

    Liam



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    8' x 8' 3Axis wood router. Possiby add a 4th axis at a later date. Also an 8' x 8' plasma table. Neither are built yet so the fun part has yet to come!



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    the ones that are going to make me the most money the fastest LOL

    individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.


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    Hey this is a nice one. Dual Turrets, Spindles, and a Live Milling Head. or is that a Part Transfer Arm? What ever, it's NICE!!!!

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    I grew up in a short run production shop, and spent years designing, building, setting up and running Traub and Davenport screw machines. My biggest joy came from having all 7 of my machines running (and makin' good parts) at the same time.

    Guess my second favorite thing is automatic machining, whether it's cast iron or CNC.

    First favorite thing is figuring out how to do things that the 'experts' say can't be done on a particular machine.



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    Toby D.
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    Yeah those are pretty nice... but no swiss machine matches a Citizen...

    Check out there top model.... M32-V

    http://www.ncengineering.co.uk/multimedia.htm#

    ~Kilroy~


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    Quote Originally Posted by fizzissist View Post
    I grew up in a short run production shop, and spent years designing, building, setting up and running Traub and Davenport screw machines. My biggest joy came from having all 7 of my machines running (and makin' good parts) at the same time.

    Guess my second favorite thing is automatic machining, whether it's cast iron or CNC.

    First favorite thing is figuring out how to do things that the 'experts' say can't be done on a particular machine.
    Wow 7 machines huh? There must be A LOT of work for CNC screw machines huh?



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    I always like the manual devliege boring mill bigger the better, made more $$$
    Then I parked a little manual bridge port in the garage and was making more part time than full time of course part time was d*** near full time, but I was making c$h$i$p$s



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    All right, I have a good question for the truly knowlagable on this subject.
    Has any of you heard of a Cinncinaty Hydrotel vertical mill?
    I have my eye on one that has a 120" x 28" table with the same size travles.
    I have used one of these monsters befor and and I really like them (lots of power and very smooth)
    My question is why couldn't I convert this machine to a 3 or 4 axis cnc w/ an Anilam 3000 or 6000 controle on it ?
    I understand that it would be alot of re-fitting but, the machine itself is in exelant condition as is and I just need it to operate more efficently than if I could even find someone with the right experience to run it as a manuale.
    For anyone who is not familluer with the machine they are the REAL "heavy duty" machine. Incredibly massive and powerfull with a unique hydro-motor drive on all three axis. Very easy to get into trouble because of the lack of any feedback or resistance on the hand wheels and, the 50HP spindle motor that is right in front of your face.
    But ohh what fun I had getting into a big cut with the 12" 32 incert face mill and scaring the Hell out of the new guys...
    Any way I'm probably going to buy this one I'm looking at because it's in such good shape and so cheap (less than 1/2 a penny a pound for a machine I could park my car on!) and to be able to convert it to CNC would be icing on the cake!

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