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    Looking for an I.D. Grooving Tool

    Here's the scenario. The machine is an Okuma Genos L2000-e with live tools. I have a part that needs to have some grooves and back side counterbores turned. The easy part is the front c-bore is 1.180" diameter .65" deep. Then the through hole is 1.0" diameter. After going .2" deeper the back...
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    Coolant Control in a CNC Lathe

    I'm looking for something better than Loc-Line to direct coolant where I need it to be. I need high pressure directed in just the right spot for chip control when turning plastic, and fitting a small orifice nozzle on Loc-Line causes it to move around like a loose firehose. An application...
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    Genos L2000-e With OSP-300PLA-e Control X-axis Live Tool Tapping Problem

    I'm programming and running the machine mentioned above, and I'm having an issue with X-axis live tool tapping. The issue is when feeding into or out of the hole the machine seems to be feeding in inches per minute mode instead of inches per revolution. Here's a copy of the code the machine...
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    Free Collets and Guide Bushings

    We have a Tsugami SX26 Swissturn that has reached its end-of-life status and is being replaced. This leaves us with a couple of drawers full of collets and guide bushings that we will give to whoever wants them. We have main spindle and sub-spindle collets, and main spindle guide bushings...
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    Solidworks to Fusion 360 File Format

    I drew a part for a friend using Solidworks. He needs a file that can be opened with Fusion. Can someone tell me what generic file format I should save this part file in so that he can open it? Thanks.
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    Exploring Workholding Options

    I'm in the early stages of designing a milling fixture to be clamped in a collet chuck in an Okuma Genos lathe with Y axis and live tools, and for workholding I'm looking for small vises that can be mounted to a six inch diameter flat surface. I know the Schunk name, but I'm guessing there are...
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    Seeking Recommendations for a Sinker EDM

    I have a question for those in the know. In your opinion, who makes the best sinker EDM for what we want to do? Type of material: Tubes made from inconel, copper nickel, titanium, admiral brass, 304 SS, 316 SS, ZIRLO (Zr-Nb Alloy), ZIRCALOY 4 Size of material: .375"-1.0" O.D., up to 60" long...
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