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I would go with a multi thread tool, not a single tool, to do something like a fixture plate. https://www.osgcanada.com/a-brand-at-1-16625 Something like that ^ It would be much faster than a single point, and give you better threads.

Anyone on here get her? Going to miss that machine!

Three of the best reference books available are by Peter Smid - Mostly based around fanuc controls but good general info also. CNC Programming Handbook Fanuc Macro B CNC Control Optimization Many of the newer more relevant books are in Chinese, there has been no one working on...

Thank you Derek! Many of the wheels we use to repair are Westjet wheels, Bearing bore repairs, inflation valve bore repairs, key screw hole repairs etc... we use to get 5 wheels a week as well as brake components - now its 2-3 per month. I hope for both our sakes that travel opens up again...

Unfortunately our business has not been doing well with Covid, most of our work is aircraft repair work that rely's on flight volumes to provide the regular work volume we are use to - we are diversifying more and still going to remain open with two CNC mills, we are also going to be moving in...

No ill intentions, I actually just want to know what brands your thinking of - I'm going to need a replacement for the Monarch!

She is 23 years old and I can count the dents in the bed on one hand! Always oiled daily when used, always wiped ways with oil and gave lube system a few pumps before moving her. I bought the business from an older man who was my journeyman and when this machine was new in 1993, he took it...

You don't think they are better than a modern Taiwanese manual lathe? Do you have a few links of these machines your saying are better? The Calgary auction 10ee for sale was mine, and I have to say I'm going to need some examples to back that up - it is by far the nicest, quietest, most...

Unfortunately that auction is for my shop Sullivan Machine Works! Any questions about the monarch and I would be happy to answer them. Aaron