the part is 1 1/2 hex stock. I am turning one end to a 1.031-14 thread a 1" back. Only done one so far and it cut good. I was curious if a 1/64 R. would be better using a Iscar insert for S.S. 700rpm 0.008 ipr ruf 0.006 ipr fin How does that sound p.s. haas tl-1

For you stailess guys, what insert nose radius do you think is best for 316 s.s. I don't do much stainless and I am currently using a 1/32 R. Thanks, Mike

never mind I figured it out

How do I define the stock so it is in the z- direction. I can only get it to define it in the z+ direction. In other words, I want to zero on the top of the part and machine in the z-. Thanks Mike

Thanks, I'll give it a try Mike

Hey everyone, I have a some parts im going to be doing that require a 3/4-16 thread in 316 s.s. the main issue is my machine torque (mini mill) Ive tried to tap that particular thread one other time only on 2 parts. I went approx .010 over on the tap drill and used a OSG tap for S.S. The mill really struggled. It is a blind hole 1.2 deep. I need a min of .437 depth of threads. I'm considering thread milling or using a starter tap and hand tap to finish. I only have 20 parts so hand tapping is not a big deal. Just curious as to what you guys with thread mill experience would suggest. Thanks, Mike

getting back to the plating, you will want to talk to the plating shop first. You will want to make sure they can hold a tolerance on the plating thickness also repeatability.They should be able to give you pointers on allowances. We do lots of plated threaded parts and it will all come down to the plater and their process. I have a full list of thread plating allowances for the majority of standard threads. I don't remember where I got it, but I'll do some research and see if I can find out. Mike

you can try thread mics, easier than 3 wire when it comes to plating there is many variables, depending on the desired thickness and type of plating and the tolerance of the threads

Hey Mike, this has been covered many times recently. Try a search control vs. wear

Hey everyone, after updating to MR1, my thread G76 is posted different. It outputs 2 g76 lines and causes the machine to alarm out(HAAS lathe). I know how to change it in V9, but I'd have to re-install 9 make the changes then update post. I don't know what I need to change in the control def. for X Thanks, Mike

I got it, it kept stopping at this one fillet, I erased it and re did it, its still stoping at that fillet I went ahead and selected the next line to close the chain and it revolved o.k. the chain still stops at that spot, tried a area selection and it worked fine Thanks

That's what I was doing, I'd zoom way in at the red arrow, but saw no gaps, usually what I do is erase the lines and re connect them, just looking for a faster way to do it. I only seem to have that problem after I fillet Thanks Mike

Hello everyone, I've been having issues when I want to create geometry that requires closed chains revolve for example. After I draw the part,then fillet some edges I seem to have gaps somewhere that won't allow me to revolve. when i select the geometry to revolve by chaining, it shows me the start and end of the chain. The end of the chain should be where the gap is right?? I can't find the gap if I zoom in. I've tried analyze contour and chain and didnt get what I was looking for. My question is how do I pin point exactly where the gaps are so I can close them. Thanks Mike

Thats perfect, exactlt what I needed, I'll run with that Thanks for the help Mike

I put arrows on the 2 spots that need a fillet it is the edges where the 2 angled edges meet the base z-1.0, I still can't get it to work Mike

a .080 R.

Hey guys, I have a simple extruded solid that I am trying to fillet some edges. They all fillet fine except for this one edge. If I get it to fillet, then the other edge won't fillet or vise versa . I put the file on the FTP under : XLDS RUNNER MOLD 1 in the MCX folder if anyone wants to take a peek. Thanks, Mike w.

we use a Welch model #1376 for in house molding and prototyping with urethane casting resins, it will pull about 35 in I'n not sure how it will work for your specific app. but it is a good pump

Thanks guys, I got it figured out have a great weekend Mike w.

I just tried the compute from formula I entered .493 for major and it gave me .43887 for the minor that seems pretty close to what I think it needs to be Thanks. Mike

I'll try that, I have been using equal depths not area I'll go play with ir right now Thanks Much Mike

the insert is almost sharp approx. .005 r. It doesn't say on the box or catalogue it is a iscar M type 16 ERM AG 60 ?

Hello and Merry Christmas, can someone clarify or explain this for me, for example to cut a 1/2-20 unf thrdead on my HAAS lathe MCX says the thread minor dia is .4459. after I cut the threadI can tell by looking at it it's not deep enough. It won't fit a standard 1/2-20 nut. to get the nut to thread on I have to go approx. 0.010 deeper, this goes for any thread I try to do. I know there are many variables and classes of fit. I am using a partial profile Iscar 60 deg insert. My offset is correct. What am I missing here? besides experience!!how does the allowances button work? should I be using it?? what about a machine settng? Thanks in advance Mike

I put a file 4ax ORING GROOVE MW on the FTP in the MCX file, it is a o-ring groove that follows the contor of the part, this may help Mike

Thanks Ron, I'll check that out Mike