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EDGE FINDER IN MACHINE WITH PROBE.....???? rant


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So this a.m. I walked past the 5 axis. (which I normally set-up any 5 axis work, then hand off to operators) I noticed an EDGE FINDER in a holder on my toolbox next to the 5 axis...

My toolbox has a large flat surface on top which also doubles as a machine side bench if you will..

It sure looks like someone used the edge finder for picking up the next job to be run through the machine.

But why ??

I just don't get it...

I have trained two guys on how to use the probe cycles that came with the machine. Both are cleared to set up this nearly new machine...

Why not use the probe ??

I would hope that they are at least using the Laser Tool setter....

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I face the same problem at the shop I work at.

 

One of the guys flat out refuses to use the probe at all. I've questioned him on it a couple of times and it sounds like a trust/training issue. He's been provided the the means to use it, he just won't. Has a edge finder and a indicol setup all the time.

 

It's absolute insanity considering all the benefits to using the probe. But, what are we gonna do, they're machinist...

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24 minutes ago, Mark VIII said:

LOL. What is sad is that we have all newer model Okuma lathes with tool setters. They don't use them. They think taking a test cut in X and setting an abstract position on a rough face is faster than learning. Coincidentally, they view themselves as being intelligent.

Our lathe guys were like that too, up until I helped them use the toolsetter arm. They never bothered because they didn't want to learn it.

Now they can't live without it.

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