Lang With a Thru-Bore --- Ep.90
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- In this episode of Taps and Patience, AJ and Harrison discuss a series of technical and operational challenges they faced recently. AJ recounts his frustration with a persistent issue on his machine, where the drive belt frequently snaps during the warmup cycle. Despite having previously replaced the belt multiple times, AJ struggled with a new, more flexible belt that took him four hours to install. They explore potential fixes, including adjusting the warmup program to incorporate more gradual RPM increases and implementing a variable warmup time based on how long the machine has been idle. Harrison shares his own difficulties, revealing that he has had a tough time with broken end mills while machining 4140 steel. He discusses his discovery of a sheared-off flute and the implications of tool life management.
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Harrison also reflects on his experience with a recent large tooling order, noting the relief of replenishing his stock after dealing with cash flow issues. They both touch on the importance of tracking tool life and the impact of different materials on tool durability. Harrison explains his efforts to understand and optimize tool life for cost management, highlighting the balance between cost and performance, especially when switching to automation in the future. They emphasize the need for consistent tool life data to better manage and price their machining operations.
I am very happy to hear that you are guys busy. It is very exciting when POs are coming in, but after a few life bumps and bruises of my own, I would advise to try to maximise the machine spindle time and pace the expansion etc before putting yet another monthly payment on the stress list. I have heard plenty of stories where in US purchasers sweeten new job shops up to get them up to a certain size, with a huge monthly bill on machines hanging over their heads and then start asking for discounts, because they know you need the cash flow.
Yamaha side by side
Looks like AJ is very allergic to € stuff :D (What..., nothing in Belgium ? :D ...nope nothing)
Brother...R series 2x4th on it...with a robot in front...Load while running $$$
Fun fact, AJ lived in Belgium for two years 🙂
I bought 4140 PH from Zoro and it was also saw cut on all 4 sides. For the weekend warrior with just a few hundred in purchases a month, I find Zoro pricing is better than any other place; add to that the occasional 20% to 25% coupons and the free ship
I'm not sure I have ever heard of Zoro. I always purchase in small quantities anyway, I'll have to check them out.
@@AudacityMicro Pretty sure MSC has owned them for the last 8 years or so
I hope you used proper ppe and proper wash down with that beryllium copper. That stuff is wildly dangerous to work with.
I treated it pretty carefully. I go over my safety stuff in the RUclips video. Which will come out.... eventually. I have a lot of other priorities at the moment. I recorded it, but it'll be a bit before I can get around to editing it.
@@AudacityMicro we had to edm some of that at a clients shop. Ended up using the oldest wire machine in the shop, modified it to get everything to fit, then just wrote the machine off when the job was done and shipped it to a hazmat place all wrapped in plastic.
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