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« Reply #525 on: March 25, 2012, 04:40:15 PM »
I know there has to be a reason, but it sucks to see that beautiful piece cut in half!
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« Reply #526 on: March 25, 2012, 05:11:07 PM »
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I said the same thing when I was cutting them.
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« Reply #527 on: March 25, 2012, 05:20:56 PM »
What are they, big packing glands??
I've worked on equipment that had packing glands that big.
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« Reply #528 on: March 25, 2012, 05:34:04 PM »
Couldn't say. All I know is they're called "fan hubs " 

Wide open for tolerances except the bore, +/- .001"

I assume the retain a bearing or seal on a shaft that wont allow the retainer to fit over the end.

Just a guess though.
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« Reply #529 on: March 26, 2012, 01:15:46 PM »
A quick update-

Things are super busy at shop.  I have two main customers and both want to increase their level of business with me.  One of them by double.  Id guess the other to follow suit.

We signed paperwork on Wednesday to buy another lathe and 12' bar feeder.  New this time, not used.  

I have 2 parts that are repeat orders every month that will very likely last years.  My customer wants to have us do the mating part to those which would double the part volume and dollar volume as they cost the same.

We ordered another Mazak.  An 8" chuck model this time.  QTN200 and an FMB 5.65 bar loader to go behind it.  

Material comes in 12' long and we saw it into 4' lengths to fit my machine.  The new bar loader will accept the entire 12' bar (a bunch of them actually) and when the machine has made all it can from it, it will retract the remnant, eject it into a tray, load the next bar and move it into the cutting position in about 30 seconds.

The lathe will basically look this this-


and the bar feeder-



This thing should kick some serious ass.  I should have asked if it comes painted black with flames Cheesy

So ive done my part to stimulate the economy and create jobs (1-2 probably) Smiley
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« Reply #530 on: March 26, 2012, 03:27:42 PM »
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Those look fun!
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« Reply #531 on: March 26, 2012, 03:38:19 PM »
Congrats man! That thing is a beast!
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« Reply #532 on: March 26, 2012, 03:48:31 PM »
Always nice to see friend's progress and prosper!

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« Reply #533 on: March 26, 2012, 04:00:39 PM »
Quote from: Stella StayPuft on March 26, 2012, 03:48:31 PM
Always nice to see friend's progress and prosper!

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Thanks but I think you mean friend's bank progress and prosper Grin
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« Reply #534 on: March 26, 2012, 04:14:07 PM »
Gotta spend money to make money right?
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« Reply #535 on: March 26, 2012, 04:15:24 PM »
Quote from: NAKID on March 26, 2012, 04:14:07 PM
Gotta spend money to make money right?

and if like me, you have no money? . . .
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« Reply #536 on: March 26, 2012, 06:08:43 PM »
We're like you Carlos
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« Reply #537 on: March 27, 2012, 04:18:16 PM »
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 26, 2012, 06:08:43 PM
We're like you Carlos

I was just asking . . .
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« Reply #538 on: March 31, 2012, 01:00:00 PM »
Well I just picked up a series 1 Bridgeport.

I wonder how it works  Tongue
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« Reply #539 on: March 31, 2012, 01:01:21 PM »
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Well I just picked up a series 1 Bridgeport.

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