Replacing an air line to my automatic tool changer on my CNC Milling Machine.

CNC Mill Repair .I replaced the leaking cylinder on my Excel Mill Tool Changer.

CNC fail. My used VMC CNC Mill finally had a show stopping issue. Developed an air leak that my air compressor did not like or care to keep up with. Some pneumatics troubleshooting was required. Checked air lines, solenoid and ended up with blow-by air thru the carousel air cylinder

How I start my Fanuc OM based CNC Mill. How to get started or use an older Fanuc OM based mill. I purchased a used CNC mill and have been using it successfully for over a year. For DIY type operation, it’s been reliable and capable. Excel VMC mills, in particular, seem to be very reliable, easy to work on and I’ve been able to source parts. I use Fusion 360 along with custom post-processing to my DNC to make parts. The oil absorbers I use are at: https://amzn.to/2CGWHbu

I wrap up the RZR CanBus Mux product development video as I machined the last pcb enclosure this morning. End screen to all the associated playlist included in the project. This was an stm8 canbus power module I designed for my RZR.

Using the titan DNC with a Fanuc Om. Cable used - http://amzn.to/2z4RQMA DNC Titan - https://amzn.to/2rpV3oD USB Stick - https://amzn.to/2KFQuyu

Machining the topside of the PCB enclosure. A tool is dropped by the ATC and the first use of the Fanuc LCD Upgrade for the CNC mill. Tool change fails.

How to adjust your Fanuc CRT control screen. I also upgraded my monochrome CRT to a color LCD. This is an update for my home shop vertical machining center with Fanuc controls. The LCD is much easier to read, with color, and much lighter in the swing panel.

Finishing bottom section of the PCB Enclosure.

Making a CNC PCB enclosure with form tapped holes for the solid-state relay multiplexer. Thread forming with a balax tool. Form tapping is ideal for PCB enclosures. Products I used to make this video. Solid 123 Blocks - Amazon http://amzn.to/2vreDC1

Making a simple vise step jaw for a machining a 6061 PCB enclosure for a solid state relay module / controller. The design was done in Fusion 360 and machined using my Excel VMC. The step jaw fits the DX6 Crossover Kurt vise.

Some downtime in the shop, fixing the facemill, and improving efficiency of the new Kobalt Toolbox with Kaizen Foam. This saves a lot of space and organizes tools in any toolbox, especially machinist tools. Amazon Links to these products: Foam - http://amzn.to/2vBiJK0 Knife - http://amzn.to/2vBwXdX

Making a knob for the Kurt DX6 vise. Crashing a facemill.CNC Fail!

Making a soft jaw fixture using Phasic Tooling Components blanks for the Kurt vise. This holds 3" round stock in the vise while machining the Dodge Cummins Fuel Filter Nut Tool for CNC Machining. Check out my patreon page via my page banner, become a support and get design files and early access to videos.

Using the Kurt DX6 for the first time. Work Setup How-To. Finishing the fixture plate run. Purchase a DX6 vise at http://amzn.to/2fnzpyn. Other products used in this video. Small Stone - Amazon http://amzn.to/2vTEu8H Large Stone - Amazon http://amzn.to/2ut3Ycw

I finally made a decision and purchased a Kurt DX6 6" Vise. Here is a review of the unboxing. These vises are top notch and I really wished I had ordered two. Purchase at Amazon via http://amzn.to/2fnzpyn.

Machining a robust mount for my Polaris RZR 1000S to securely mount a VHF/UHF antenna. These mount to the 1 3/4 rollbar on the Polaris RZR and other UTV’s to provide a mountable block of tapped holes. Custom CNC machined from 6061.

Prototyping a smaller CNC tooling plate. I had a few issues during machining this part and I go over how I corrected them. Fixture/Tooling plates are used for many of the custom parts I make.

I installed a Reverse Osmosis system to top off my vertical machining center coolant tank with almost pure water. I also did some other upgrades and did a quick overview of past upgrades. Products used in this video: RO Complete Kit - Amazon http://amzn.to/2fwqzOJ

I had a bore size issue on the #1 Tap Adapter Trays and had to setup a job to fix the bore size and chamfer. I made a math error on the first tray. I have a Patreon page if you would like to see more videos, access to design files (Electronics and Mechanic), and pre release access. Thanks for watching!!!! Please subscribe.

Machining Rigid Tap Adapter Holder Trays for the Fanuc CNC Mill.

Making an ER 16 Collet Storage Tray. I crashed a tool and a part!!!!!

Vise Jaws Setup and machining. Part 2 of making some vice jaws.

Things happen during part runs. This is just an overview of what can happen and how I address them. I had a rough week with the Haimer probe and I go over how I repaired it. Manual operation of the ATC. You can buy a Haimer on Amazon via http://amzn.to/2vnZ1Ps . This is the NG which is mm only but that doesn’t matter with 0 probing.

Machining some test 6061 aluminum with flowing coolant. Everybody is a hero in aluminum. It’s taken about a month or so to go from purchase of the VMC to actually making parts in the home shop using my “spare” time. A bit of loc-line adjustment and the tools to work with loc line. #firstchips #cncmill

The way I setup positive tool offsets using the spindle face as the makeshift gage line. This is on a Fanuc OM based Excel VMC.

First chips and using the Ausys Titan DNC controller via RS-232 for drip feed, programming, and downloading parameters.

After a late night, I resolved the automatic tool changer issue and it’s working as it should now. Back to cutting chips.

Troubleshooting one of he last items on my check sheet before machining. The automatic tool changer.

Installation of an American Rotary AD-20 Phase Converter for my VMC CNC Mill upgrade.