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Here's one on the SLX control, but the procedure is very similar. What control do you have? ruclips.net/video/7eKAyWVqa9w/видео.html

@@TRAKmanFlorida the control I have is an SLX. The company I bought it through (new) in Minneapolis/St.Paul was suppose to give me training through a guy in Iowa who had problems getting here, and now the company dropped S.W. INDUSTRIES because they have a long time relationship with Hurco and Hurco got into the lathes and didn’t want any competition . I have used the lathe more or less as a manual machine since purchase and have used the canned cycles such as taper, radius, and etc. but I know it has the capability for full CNC. I do not have any turrets, but I do have a tailstock and a quick change toolpost. I very much appreciate your responding to my request. I believe this was one of the reasons RUclips originated to help each other out. As soon as I get time I will try out what you sent me. Thank you ever so much. If I get stuck may I contact you in the future?

@@37yearsofanythingisenough39 Absolutely. I'm here to help. Sometimes it takes a bit for me to answer. Go here: www.youtube.com/@TRAKmanChi/videos as I have a few SLX programs in there for you to study. Other issues, just let me know.

@@TRAKmanFlorida I appreciate it. Thank you.

Yes it will, but bringing in the new updated g-code file is not as simple. There's a vid here: ruclips.net/video/vYDkBOQz8cg/видео.html

Alt W

Sorry, Corey - ALT W, then Go to 2 Axis.

This video was shot using the new RMX control from TRAK Machine Tools. Your LPM is an earlier generation control that does not have this capability. However, if you want this kind of capability, you could purchase the RX offline software with the cam-out option and it will take this machining pattern (and many, many more patterns as well) and turn them into a g-code file that you can then run on your LPM.

@@TRAKmanFlorida is that software pretty expensive?

@@Witchpit Just a hair over $1000.00 to do what I described. And, no annual fees. It's a bargain. Just the adaptive machining alone will pay you back in weeks.

Sorry for the delay in responding. The Offline software is $495.00 Additional for Parasolid capability $1020.00 There are no annual fees - once you pay for it, you own it.

Did you work it out?

ALT L. Most commands require the ALT key plus the first letter of what it is you want to accomplish. ALT G for Go, ALT S for Stop, and so on.

@@TRAKmanFlorida Thanks a lot

@@coreystapleton1509 I'll try pressing ALT L, thanks.

Hi Sam - have you checked out the new VMC ProtoTRAK machines? Here's the link: www.southwesternindustries.com/products/vertical-machining-centers

Yes, I was using the ProtoTRAK SMX offline. It's 2 or 3 axis software, mill and lathe combined in a single package.

Hi Joe - we run some Mazaks in our manufacturing facility in L.A. They do our high production work and we love them. However, our high mix, low volume parts are done on the LPM, usually with one of our 2OPs beside the machine(s). Some of our cells have 1 person running 3 machines. We run the LPM over any other machine because with lots of setups and shifting job priorities, the LPM comes out on top. It's all about choosing the right tool for the job at hand. And, after all, time is money.

Just enter the tool # for the first event of the sub repeat - the others will follow

The preliminary matching to allow mounting onto the fixture was done on a 2OP, John.

Dan. I used CamWorks 4 axis software to create the program. It is the software I prefer to use as it is simple to learn and well supported when required.

Hi Micah. You could start your cycle at X-0.02" and Z0.140". Then turn, inc set the X and Z0. Then continue to program the part. When using position moves to describe the stock, inc set the X, and abs set Z0.140" (your Z start point). End cycle and "Yes" to close the cycle. That's one way, there are others. Let me know if you want the others.

That would be Z0 abs set when starting.

Hi Paul. Perhaps you will enjoy the TRAK RUclips channel: ruclips.net/channel/UCvblbe5CbshUMUmTiU3l76Q Lots of videos there for you.

Sorry Anthony. The LX3 is quite old and I'm focused on our newer products. Only so much time, you know.

@@TRAKmanFlorida Thanks Yes it's old just purchased an x collage machine is tidy I have figured oit how to do some programing on nice video

Hi Tim. I work for TRAK Machine Tools, so I may have a slight bias :>). However, if you watch the video here: ruclips.net/video/wHqfM8d12-k/видео.html then you will see for yourself how this machine performs. I machine most every type of materials on the 2OP. From aluminum to inconel. I cut D2 with a 3/4" endmill with great success. Give it the right chip load & rpm and it will amaze you. Being able to move it to where it's needed is key. An ad hoc cell can be setup where needed, when needed. Get more work out of a single person. Makes sense. The small footprint & generous travels are assets. Oh yes, it's very reasonably priced.

For a more comprehensive look at the 2OP, see our TRAK RUclips channel and you will get a better understanding of the overall machine's capability. Go here: ruclips.net/channel/UCvblbe5CbshUMUmTiU3l76Q Thanks.

No need to bolt the machine down, Zach. It sits on leveling pads.

I get a lot of shake, especially when running override. It’s one of the first in production so I wonder if that’s why. I should do a demo and show the Tech. Do you have any issues using wear and using your offsets on the control. I have not been able to get it to work properly, we are having the company we bought Mcam from look at it. Could you email me at my work email if you wouldn’t mind: machineshop@rosesoil.net

Hi Zach. I've sent an email to the above address with my particulars. I'm fairly certain I know what your problem is with Mcam and wear offsets, but I need to be certain. Thanks.

TRAKmanFlorida Really appreciate the reply. Talking with the reseller I finally discovered that the prototrak takes a basic Fanuc 6M post, which we paid for our custom made post which like I said wear does not work properly. I’ll check the email tomorrow with the more info. I appreciate it my friend!

Hope it was helpful, Andrew. FYI, I am on their payroll. :>) Just trying to be helpful.

And what do you consider the conventional way to be Bampa? Please elaborate. Thanks.

Hi Andrew. If you look at the 1:15 mark of the video, you will see I've called out Camworks as the cam package I used to machine this part. I designed this part with lots of external arcs and curves so as to challenge the software's ability to keep the chip load constant. It does a great job, but so does the machine. Glad you liked it.

How many lines of gcode can the machine run? If I had a 12000 line program would that work ok? I'm using fusion 360 myself and we are getting an lpm at our shop. Thanks for the information. Hope to see more from you.

There is no file size restriction, Andrew.

8000 rpm, 30% of the 0.5" diameter cutter, 300 IPM feed. This part was cut at another facility at 400 IPM, all else the same (it was accidentally in 150% override on the feedrate). It cut it fine.

Sorry - that was for the aluminum part, Josh. the 304 SS part ran at 5,164 RPM and 88 IPM using 30% of the cutters diameter that is 0.5" diameter.

That's a Kennemetal 40 taper collet chuck. The endmill is from Kennemetal as well.

Cat 40 Kennametal

Did you try this one? ruclips.net/video/Y5ITYdOp2yg/видео.html There are more - google trakmanchi there are several and more coming. Thanks for watching and good luck in your learning.

Perhaps a suggestion on a lathe that does display coordinates when back-plotting, Pete? Most cam packages do not give you coordinates on back-plot, and clearly this is not a cam system, rather, an alternative to having to buy and maintain one. Your opinion is just that. There is no one thing that satisfies all people, to my knowledge. Out of curiosity, what model of TRAK lathe and ProtoTRAK control did you operate? Thanks for the feedback.

Hi Pete: Just for you ;>), we have added XYZ mill and XZ lathe coordinate display in Setup, Toolpath mode. You can step forwards and backwards in single block mode through your program and check your coordinates before making chips. Quite useful. Check out our new RX series of controls at www.trakmt.com There are an enormous amount of new and useful features added to the RX series. I believe you'll like it. Be well.

Hi Mario. Cycle is in fact a series of roughing passes (such as you would do with a bore) at a specified-by-you depth per roughing pass, then a semi finish pass to knock off scallops whilst leaving the finish stock amounts on. Finally it makes the finish cut, cutting an even amount of stock across the finish profile of the part. It is a much easier and more efficient method of stock removal and finishing that a simple bore cycle. I'll be popping up more turning videos in the near future. I'm getting better at making them and hopefully the newer ones will make it easier to comprehend. Thanks for your input.

Hey Gene - When you have an arc that spans both adjacent entities, yet is broken (it looks correct, but is broken), that means that the arc's centers are off (rounding error, most likely). If the arc is broken, the A.G.E. profile/pocket cannot be ended to allow subsequent operations to be performed.. It can, however, be machined with a broken arc(s). The solution is to go to the broken arc event and put in GUESS value(s) for the X and/or Y centers. Use the numeric values that are already there, just press the GUESS key before entering in the arc center value(s). Thanks for watching, and you are correct, I do need a trip to Florida!

More coming, Joe. I'm working one a couple right now.

google search trakmanchi and list all vids. There are some OD and ID parts up there. Thanks for watching. Hope they help.

Just like Autocad, we express angles based on the angular grid from our starting point. Imagine an angular grid at the start point of the angled line. The print shows a 73 degree angle from the base of the part. That leaves 17 degrees left in the quadrant of the possible 90 degree total. From the start of the line, the angle comes off of 270 degrees + the remaining 17 degrees in that quadrant for a line angle of 287. I hope this is of use. If not, I may have to make an instructional video on line angle expressions.