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Although we can tap parts on the HAAS CNC mill using rigid tapping, it's often quicker to hand tap parts vs setting up the code and fixtures, especially if it's a part that we are not already CNC machining. So we needed to find a tapping arm. Tapping arms traditionally had air powered tapping heads, but there are now many relatively inexpensive electric tapping heads that have much more programmable options, and don't need air, which is loud and inconvenient. The electric tap

I've needed a cordless extended reach ratchet/socket wrench to save time when working in hard-to-reach places. The Milwaukee one with the low-profile sockets is sweet, but I can't justify the cost for occasional use. If I were using it daily for my work, then it could be worth the investment. Dare I say it [Harbor Freight] actually has a good 12V Cordless 3/8 in. Extended Reach Ratchet sold under the Hercules house brand. They also have a 1/4in version. The watcher looks nice

WORK OFFSETS (X and Y) USING THE 3D TASTER PROBE - (HAAS Video Link to 0:27) The 3D taster (Tschorn) probe is calibrated to be centered on the spindle axis when the indicator value reads 0 in X or Y. Use the 3D taster (Tschorn) Probe, touch the part with the probe until the indicator is at 0. This is the edge of the part, no offset calculation is necessary Make sure the correct jog axis is selected that is to be zeroed, and press PART ZERO SET Repeat for the other axis. USING

MAINTENANCE Download the PDF Manual Variable Speed Belt Drive The variable speed belt replacement # is 1922V443 and can be purchased here...

THE FRAME The proliferation of inexpensive laser cutter engravers has dropped the cost of simple CNC machines that can support the load...

I needed a hydraulic shop press for many uses. Force testing vs displacement on some rubber samples. Pressing and forming PEM nut threaded inserts into sheet metal Bending sheet metal Pressing in pins. Pushing out pins. One thing I would like to be able to do is to pull on samples to test to failure. I could find or modify this press with a double-acting hydraulic cylinder. The way this hydraulic press is designed, the head with cylinder can be flipped upside down with the cy

Research paper on the efficiency of rotational cone disc cyclones for removing mist from airstream. Oil-Removal Performance of...

Sand blast cabinet windows are notorious for becoming hazy when used. Blasting media bounces off the part, hits the window and scratches...

Coolant used in metal cutting and CNC machining applications turns into an inevitable primordial soup if the machines are not run...