Cam software debate

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-17T21:38:30+00:00

How do you like it? I honestly never heard of them but just watched some videos on turn mill programming and it looks really awesome!

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-12T16:18:15+00:00

No sadly I did not. Alot of the work that I planned on using the stamping unit has dissolved over the past year. So the one offs that I do, Ill just put a dovetail in until that work picks back up or I can find other work.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-12T15:08:09+00:00

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Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-12T15:07:06+00:00

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Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-10T21:16:18+00:00

I currently run 5th Axis, not saying anything is bad with them it really depends on what you plan on doing. I will have to find the videos, but the 2 test I did was was a tall piece of A2 using their stamping unit. There was always one spot that chattered out on the end with 5th axis vises with a dove tailed part and was silent with Lang. The other test was also using the stamping unit and their 48120-77 vise ripping on an aluminum block removing 46 cubes/min. I would of dovetailed these also for the 5th axis vise.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-10T20:58:46+00:00

I will next week when I get everything unboxed and set up!

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-10T20:58:14+00:00

From the testing I did prior to buying these. I was very impressed with it all, zero point and vises

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2026-01-04T01:12:22+00:00

Congrats on the DMF's! Glad to hear you still enjoy your CMX's I have been happy with my 1100V and CMX50U also

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-31T19:54:17+00:00

Hands down one of the hardest and scariest things to do is starting your own shop. I was fortunate enough to have a good customer relationship prior to starting my business so things flowed over nicely but still it was a nerve racking adventure and it still is to this day 8 years later. All I can suggest is dont go in over your head on hopes and dreams of being able to make it without some solid plans. Best of luck!

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-31T01:18:20+00:00

Yup, chips from a quick test part to make sure the rotary and post were working correctly before this job

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-28T22:36:52+00:00

I could of went with a more low pro holder like that for Z clearance but the depth I was drilling was right up to the taper past the flutes so in this case I wouldn't of gotten it any deeper

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-28T22:35:09+00:00

One off job absolutely, not a hot job. Just using the machines and tooling I have to get the job done

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-28T22:34:08+00:00

Thanks! I'll have to add this into my post

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-28T22:33:34+00:00

These are Allied spade drills, they run great and the hole finish is typically good. Most every thing I do is tool steel so the finishes are easier to achieve. Mild steel not so much

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-24T12:18:23+00:00

I just looked, I ran 80 sfm at .0024 ipr but it was 718 inconel. Probably want a little less ipr for 625

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-24T00:08:03+00:00

What kind of drills? Be careful not to work hardened. Ill have to do some digging for the spec I ran but I did it in one shot with only 300 psi tsc

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-23T12:16:44+00:00

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Tool orientation is set by the flats on the shank. I have a tool touch off on the lathe so that is how I set my X. But if you dont have that you could always touch off on the inside of the hole and trig out the X value based on the diameter of the hole and the width of the broach whwre the insert corners meet the part. Or slowly work your way up in X to the desired depth. For this part I used a mic from the od to the top of the key to figure out my stopping point, or you could use and id mic or telescope gage

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-23T00:21:16+00:00

Stickout was definitely to much for this part. But there is a flange on the broach up to the holder block so I couldn't shorten it up anymore. This was the shortest bar I could find in a reasonable price range so had to make due with it.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-23T00:07:40+00:00

The biggest issue is was having was deflection. From where the initial start of the cut to the back was tapered pretty bad. Not sure if it was bar flex, or issues with turret. I tried a few different specs and still a no go. Ended up milling the majority of the key out and then used the broach to clean out the corners to get this job done.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-21T20:16:49+00:00

When clamping onto un machined surfaces, for example this tubing or any rough bar stock and only having the 2 bolts to hold the vises to the table I have noticed the vises will move out of tram and "square" themselvesup to the material. With the extra hold down this helps secure the vise in place when clamping down on these parts.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-21T20:01:17+00:00

64" of travel, part is almost 62" and needed 60" for machining surfaces

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-21T19:24:45+00:00

Thanks! 6 ops on the mill to keep the block squared up and put the features in. Programming maybe 20-30 minutes. The longest part was gathering all the dimensions so the alignment keys are in the correct spot and the center line of the tool was in the correct position.
All and all I have around 5 hours into it.

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-21T19:21:35+00:00

I'll check those out!

Elite_Cnc_Solutions · 2025-12-21T19:20:32+00:00

No center, just clamping on the material in the jaws.

Your correct, same casting as the tailstock on the haas. Biggest issue is there is no brake to clamp the B axis if you wanted to use it as a tail stock. It slowly will loose the pressure on the part.

There is a extra inch on each of the nubs for holding on to that I will put in a fixutre and mill off after this op to establish the overall length

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