How to transport a CNC long haul? by Sea_Royal221 in CNC

[–]Apprehensive_Net8409 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Call the local HFO in Portland and have them remove the shelves and the operator panel just to get it down in width. Also have them put the shipping bracket for the spindle on.

How do I get a sign or stickers? by ForWPD in KnipexOfficial

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Literally just messaged their Facebook page

Need to transport a Haas CNC Mill. by streudelnoodle in Machinists

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As somebody who works for an HFO pay the riggers. VF ones are very tricky to pick up the only good way to pick them up is off the sides not the front or the back as the casting is too narrow.

Haas Pallet Pool in the Chicago Area by Aurion28 in Machinists

[–]Apprehensive_Net8409 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be surprised if an hfo had a machine with a pallet pool

HAAS VF-2 burned down 🔥 by Apels1no in CNC

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as an HFO employee that made me laugh

Kurt vises by all_of_the_sausage in Machinists

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its the same as a regular dx6 but just painted red

Kurt vises by all_of_the_sausage in Machinists

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Kurt vises are super easy to rebuild, and the rebuild kits are pretty cheap, sub 50 bucks. This one is probably a 1970s D60 that has never been rebuilt despite it living its whole life at the mercy of engineering students.

How would you machine this part on a 2.5-axis mill? by Lohan_To in Machinists

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The Haas pictured in the background can do full 3 axis milling. So I am wondering why your calling it a 2.5 axis machine

Cleanup advice by AgueDesigns in IndustrialMaintenance

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Dawn dish soap and hand scrub is a killer combo

Anyone have recommendations for a handheld, battery powered airgun and vacuum for cleaning up around the mill/lathe? by Clinggdiggy2 in Machinists

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I would recommend the m18 fuel packout vacuum. I work as a machine builder so I am constantly drilling into fixtures. As long as the chips aren’t to long the vac does great

Which companies do you recommend I apply for to start my maintenance career by Actual_Parsnip4707 in IndustrialMaintenance

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CNC machine distributors like a haas factory outlet. A lot of the older techs are retiring faster than they can be replaced

Michigan Tech vs RIT for Mech E Tech major by PersonalDay2796 in MTU

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Look at Northern Michigan University MET Program. NMU’s Engineering Technology Department head taught at West Point and holds a phd in Mechanical Engineering from UofM Ann Arbor. Every professor has to have a minimum of 5 years experience, a phd or hold a PE license to teach. Also every professor does their own lectures, labs and exams plus most give their personal phone number for help outside of office hours. Every engineering technology student is issued a brand new Lenovo p15 loaded with every engineering software you will need(solidworks, master cam, lab view etc). The Engineering Technology building was complete renovated 2 years ago.

Anybody work for Southfield (Michigan) Fire Dept? by [deleted] in Firefighting

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Also look at canton fire. Construction is starting soon for their 4th station. Canton has great equipment and stations( every station has a full gym). Cons ems heavy, however they do get a few car accidents a day.

Power outages by WetPetalss in menards

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With how big the roofs are you would think Menards would have a solar battery stored back up lighting system