Buying your first CNC machine

HOW-TO GUIDE: BUYING YOUR FIRST CNC MACHINE

Important things you need to consider

CNC buyer's checklist

Buying your first CNC machine:
The basic requirements when buying a CNC machine.
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Things to think about... On your machine​

BUYING YOUR FIRST CNC MACHINE

POWER: Be sure to check how much power your machine requires. Most Haas machines operate on three-phase power. Although some of our smaller machines can operate on single-phase power.  If you are installing multiple machines, or plan to have multiple machines in the future, make sure your workshop has enough incoming power to support your needs.  You will need to have an electrician properly run power to the Haas machine prior to installation.
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PROGRAMMING: Basic programming can be done directly on the Haas control. Since its inception, the Haas control has been designed for easy shop-floor programming. If you are looking for a more advanced programming system on the Haas control, check out our Visual Programming System. For more complex programming, and for 4th- and 5th-axis applications, you will need to find a desktop CAM system. Autodesk and Mastercam are the leaders in this software.
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COOLANT: Coolant will become a big part of your machine shop operation. Supplying coolant, mixing coolant, checking coolant, and disposing of coolant will become a weekly part of running your workshop. There are many types of coolant available, and your selection will be influenced by the types of materials you plan to cut, and by which products your local coolant supplier supports. You’ll need at least a 20-litre starter container of concentrate to get your machine operational.
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Things to think about... In your workshop​

BUYING YOUR FIRST CNC MACHINE

SPACE: Machine tools are big and heavy, and once in place, they aren’t easy to move around. A Machine Layout Drawing is available for all Haas machines, which includes all of the necessary exterior and interior dimensions of the machine. Use this to help lay out your shop and decide machine placement. The general rule of thumb is to make sure you have about a metre of space behind the machine, and at least 1.25 m of space on all other sides.

The space behind the machine is critical, so that the electrical cabinet can be opened fully. This is also the location for the incoming power. Your electrician will need to know this location to properly run the electrical supply to the machine. The location of the chip discharge will vary by machine. You definitely want to take this into consideration for machine placement.

Other things to consider for machine placement are the locations of the doorways into your shop. Most machine shops have large roll-up doors to the outside. Be careful where your machine is placed in relation to these doors, as they can allow large temperature swings in the shop. While the Haas machine has built-in thermal compensation to adjust for normal temperature effects, large thermal changes are not easily compensated for.
If your machine accommodates large workpieces, you’ll need to consider a location with additional space for loading material into and out of the machine. A lift device such as a fork lift may be necessary to load and unload the machine. Tip: Use tape marks on the floor to “see” how different machine locations and orientations will fit in your workshop.
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FOUNDATION: For the most part, standard industrial floors with 100mm – 150mm of properly reinforced concrete are sufficient for most Haas machines. A few larger (EC-1600) or faster (DT-1) machines may require anchoring, or a thicker foundation. Refer to the installation requirements for each machine for accurate details.

If at all possible, the machine should be positioned on a single uninterrupted piece of concrete.
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WATER: If you are using coolant, you will need a water supply. Preferably, as close to the machine as you can get. Coolant is supplied as a concentrate, and then mixed with water. As the machine operates, some of that water evaporates, which changes the coolant concentration.  A good refractometer will help you monitor and maintain the proper coolant concentration for optimal performance. Maintaining coolant typically means adding water to the existing coolant in the tank, mixing it up, and then measuring the concentration.
RAW MATERIAL: This will vary widely, depending on the parts you are making. We can recommend material suppliers to work with. In addition, you will need a means to store your raw material, such as a material rack, and most likely, a means to cut your raw material, such as a horizontal band saw.  Many suppliers will offer to cut your raw material for you for an additional fee, usually a charge per-cut. You can offset these fees over time by investing in a good horizontal band saw.
AIR: All Haas machines require compressed air to operate. Air is used for tool changes, turret clamping and unclamping, and other machine operations. The air must be clean and dry, and there must be sufficient volume and pressure for proper machine operation. It is very important to have a high-quality air compressor for machine operation. A screw-style compressor with an air dryer is preferable, but a multi-stage piston-style compressor will work.  While the Haas machine has a built-in system for removing water from the incoming air, the cleaner and dryer the air is before getting to the machine, the better off you will be.

Things to think about... Tooling and Workholding

BUYING YOUR FIRST CNC MACHINE

WORKHOLDING:  As with raw material, workholding will vary a great deal, depending on the parts you are machining. For a vertical machining centre, you should at least have a 150mm fixed-jaw vice, a few sets of soft jaws, a toe clamp kit, and some basic hand tools.

As your collection grows, you will want to consider different sized vices, and maybe even dual-station vices. For lathes, a collet chuck may be in order, if you find yourself consistently doing bar work.

CUTTING TOOLS:  Cutting tools also vary wildly, based on the work you are doing. For a mill and a lathe, a good selection of cobalt drills is a requirement. A set of taps will be needed, as well, as most parts typically have threaded features.

For mills: a selection of end mills is generally needed; make sure to have a set for cutting steel and a set for cutting aluminium. For lathes: some OD turning tools, part-off tools, and a boring bar are a good starter selection.

TOOLHOLDING:  Again, this will vary, but here are the basic toolholders to consider for a mill: assorted side lock holders, and ER32 collet chucks and a collet set. A full suite of toolholders would include multiple ER16, ER25, and ER32 collet chucks, along with the corresponding collet sets. Most collet sets come with the necessary wrenches. Pull studs will also be required. A tool-tightening fixture is included on most Haas mills, but a good bench-mounted version is also handy to have. Haas lathes come with a basic set of toolholders.

MEASURING TOOLS:  For measuring parts, you will want a good 0-150mm caliper, a steel machinist’s scale, and a set of micrometers. A good magnetic base with a dial test indicator is useful for setting up machines. And an edge finder is a necessity for a mill, unless you add Wireless Probing (WIPS) to your mill.

Things to think about... When you're expecting

BUYING YOUR FIRST CNC MACHINE

SWARF BARREL:  It’s good to have at least one barrel for dumping swarf/chips into. A 200 litre (55-gallon) swarf barrel on wheels is great for Haas lathes with a swarf conveyor, or a Haas mill with the chip lift option. Machines with only chip augers need a smaller bin to fit under the chip chute. Having a swarf barrel of some sort will make cleaning out your machine infinitely easier.
TOOL TROLLEY:  A trolley for tools and for storing finished parts will help keep things organised. There is a variety of trolleys and wheeled cabinets available, some specific for toolholders, some for parts, and some for a combination of the two. Even starting with a simple Machine Mart or Halfords style tool trolley will help you figure out the best way for things to flow in your workshop.

TRAINING: Talk to us if you need training. We typically provide basic onsite training at machine installation. We can give more advanced training either onsite, or at one of our facilities. Our Haas Tip Of The Day YouTube channel is another great resource.
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Our Tip of the Day videos will appeal to both new and expert Haas CNC users.

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A quick Wikipedia check tells us that a Precision Reamer is "designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides". That is an apt description but luckily Mark goes into much more detail as he compares the different kinds of reamers you'll probably come across in a typical machine shop and the specifics of how you should use Chucking Reamers on your CNC machine tool. Click here to find the reamer you need at HaasTooling.com: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/holemaking/reamers.html?op=/haas-tooling.html&oh=holemaking Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
How Reamers Work - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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How Reamers Work - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

In this Haas Tip of the Day, Mark introduces us to new "Enhanced" tool changer functionality via Setting 420. This allows you to load and unload tools sequentially by tool number. Mark even gives us a way to perform this function on older controls using a macro statement. Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: KAQIZ1B2WJ8LPLL9
Load and Unload Your Tool Changer Easily Using Setting 420 - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Load and Unload Your Tool Changer Easily Using Setting 420 - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

In this quick Tip of the Day, Mark shows us an easy way to keep your work probe offset intact when clearing the rest of your tool offsets on your Haas mill. Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: GFKBNR6D2BV1FBHT
Don't Lose Your Probe Offset! - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Don't Lose Your Probe Offset! - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

We've made lots of videos where Mark looks at setting the tool and work offsets on your mill. Now he's adding another one and showing us a quick way to set one tool offset or many tool offsets using some simple to understand macro statements. Mark must want us to get our next job started more quickly and easily. Here are a bunch of links to some of the other "Offset" Tip of the Day videos: Tool Offsets and Manual Tool Setters https://youtu.be/A7CwqjU2wg8 Set Work Offsets in Seconds https://youtu.be/5I1eG49XnTA Tool Offsets Explained https://youtu.be/J7dCwBkUNNU How to: Set Tool Length and Work Offsets https://youtu.be/uNjMIIRttFE Set a work offset with an edge finder and indicator https://youtu.be/AyMsFtwzrmI Set a Work Offset and Angle With Your Haas Probe https://youtu.be/amWolMgEM-Q Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: EZI5CQNU0KYPJ0ZM
Use Macros to Speed Up Setting Tool Offsets - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Use Macros to Speed Up Setting Tool Offsets - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

We've done a deep dive on ER Collets before! And now Mark is back to help us understand the important differences between Standard, Sealed, and Tapping collets in this Haas Tip of the Day. Here is the link to our 1st ER Collet Essentials TOD video: https://youtu.be/WKikm6cQKh0 Here are links to our HaasTooling ER Collets and Toolholders pages where you can find all three of these types of collets: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/mill_toolholding/er_collet_chucks.html https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/er_collet.html Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: 29R3Q6OJOBKY4QA3 Code: KSXVLUN4TMGDZROM
ER Collet Essentials PART TWO - Why We Use, and Don't Use, Certain Collets - Haas Tip of the Day
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ER Collet Essentials PART TWO - Why We Use, and Don't Use, Certain Collets - Haas Tip of the Day

When you're machining pockets with an end mill it's not uncommon to get a stack of chips in the pocket that's hard to get out. Mark takes a look at several styles of end mills that cut your chips into smaller pieces, making them a lot easier to get out of the pocket before your end mill gets damaged re-cutting those same chips. Here are links to the HaasTooling Roughing End Mill, and Chip Splitter pages: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/milling/roughing_end_mills.html?scroll=true https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/milling/roughing_end_mills/03-0677.html https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/milling/end_mills/03-2145.html Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: QZKOWNHQJ7NGABWK
Control Your Chips! Chip Splitters and Roughing End Mills - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Control Your Chips! Chip Splitters and Roughing End Mills - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

If you thought a "refractometer" video from Mark Terryberry would just include the basics of how to use a refractometer then maybe you haven't watched enough TOD videos yet. In typical Tip of the Day fashion Mark delves deep into topics having to do with the refraction of light and how in the end refraction impacts how well your coolant concentration is maintained, which in turn positively or negatively impacts your tool performance, tool life, and surface finishes. Click the link below to reach our YouTube Coolant Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FfK7Yod27fuiQ4ZSRAnTT7Ut0wJCGRP Here's a link to purchase a refractometer on HaasTooling.com: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/measuring_inspection/09-0032.html Link to HaasTooling.com where you'll find our entire tooling lineup: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling.html Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
Bending Light with Refractometers. Haas Automation Tip of the Day.
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Bending Light with Refractometers. Haas Automation Tip of the Day.

Every CNC machine needs the proper tools to go from being a shiny new piece of technology to a mechanism that actually cuts metal, makes parts, and then makes money. With that in mind Mark selected what he believes is the best cross section of tooling to get your new machine, or existing machine, running parts on day one. This is a big kit and it represents a significant investment. But with the realization that you'll probably end up with most of these tools in your shop after 6 months to a year, this is a great way to get out in front of what you'll need and save money, time, and frustration along the way. Here's the link to the Mill Tooling and Workholding Starter Kit: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/package_kits/mill_toolholding_kit/08-1739a.html Link to HaasTooling.com where you'll find every one of these individual tools and so much more: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling.html Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
Tools of the Trade - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Tools of the Trade - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

Programming the sub-spindle on your Haas lathe couldn't be easier. Mark shows us how to use G14 to get this done and also how to setup the tools on your sub-spindle. And you might even gain a new appreciation for G15 that's usually running in the background. Link to our Bonus Content page where you can find the G14 example program https://www.haascnc.com/video/Video-Bonus-Content.html Sync Your Spindles with G199 https://youtu.be/yCL8cZq0LZI Use G53 Not G28 to Cut Cycle Times and Position Your Lathe Turret https://youtu.be/G2uqdHiodDI Set Lathe Offsets Quickly with the ATP Option https://youtu.be/6DwQupFwpmg Set Lathe Offsets Manually https://youtu.be/rd2u2MG6meY Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
Use G14 to Program Your Lathe Sub-Spindle The Easy Way - Haas Tip of the Day
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Use G14 to Program Your Lathe Sub-Spindle The Easy Way - Haas Tip of the Day

Through-Spindle Coolant, or TSC as it's usually abbreviated, is a tried and true option for Haas mills. Most everyone realizes that TSC can improve cycle times and protect their tools better during machining. But in this video, Mark dives into the many ways TSC makes your machining process more solid, and offers the machinist as well as the shop owner peace of mind when it comes to their metal removal operations. Mark mentions this video: Don't Waste Cycle Time; Peck Drilling Essentials https://youtu.be/AM6nVgKjBQo Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: KP3O0RMGPQ2C9NNV
TSC = Peace of Mind - Mark Talks Through-Spindle Coolant - Haas Tip of the Day
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TSC = Peace of Mind - Mark Talks Through-Spindle Coolant - Haas Tip of the Day

The new Max Speed setting now available for Haas Mills on our new Tool Info page makes it easy to control the speed of any tool in your carousel that has a critical RPM limit. Mark shows us how to use it. Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
Set Max Speed On Any Tool Right From Your Haas Control - Haas Tip of the Day
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Set Max Speed On Any Tool Right From Your Haas Control - Haas Tip of the Day

Often you might find yourself asking "What bolt am I holding?" or "Is this an Inch or Metric screw?". In this Tip of the Day, Mark takes a thorough look at the many important aspects of screw identification that can help you figure out exactly what fastener you're dealing with. Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: PSVMDYPQW0I2TQNV Code: GFJ25BPWPKAC9T7U
The Nuts and Bolts of Screws: Bolt ID for Machinists, Mechanics, and Engineers - Haas Tip of the Day
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The Nuts and Bolts of Screws: Bolt ID for Machinists, Mechanics, and Engineers - Haas Tip of the Day

This might seem like a simple topic. But as usual Mark finds many interesting and useful details as he examines the differences between Torx and Torx Plus fasteners and wrenches. Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code:
THIS IS NOT A TORX - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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THIS IS NOT A TORX - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

Mark introduces us to a host of different tools for setting our tool offsets manually. He also helps us understand the fundamentals of how the machine work offsets and tool offsets function together to define where everything is located inside the work envelope. Click below for the different videos we've done related to setting Work and Tool Offsets. Manually Setting Tool and Work Offsets: Mill, Tool and Work Offsets Z: https://youtu.be/uNjMIIRttFE Mill Work Offset XY: https://youtu.be/AyMsFtwzrmI Mill Next Tool Button: https://youtu.be/84P1BQiCUIw Lathe: https://youtu.be/rd2u2MG6meY Mill Offset Probing: Work Offset https://youtu.be/5I1eG49XnTA Tool Offset https://youtu.be/J7dCwBkUNNU?list=PL1FfK7Yod27cy-MIhXsKkDwTmvclf7ps7 Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: ZYQ9EX9TPR11UTPE
Tool Offsets and Manual Tool Setters - Haas Tip of the Day
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Tool Offsets and Manual Tool Setters - Haas Tip of the Day

This TOD addresses a very straight forward topic. Cleaning and maintaining your vise is an important step that most of us unfortunately neglect more often than not. Mark shows us just how easy it is to get this done and have a little peace of mind about our vise longevity and proper part clamping. TOD - Mill Soft Jaws (where we show basic cleaning steps) https://youtu.be/0ppYjZ4So6c TOD - How To Square Your Vise https://youtu.be/cn05fX55pqc Haas HKDX-6 Vise web page: https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling/mill_workholding/vises/05-0404.html Kurt DX-6 Vise Operators Manual: https://2fkp3u2iouqr3w74v5k31xy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-DX6-Manual-7-19-21.pdf Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: https://www.haascnc.com/about/Newletter_Signup.html Need more reasons why you should consider a Haas? Check this out: https://www.haascnc.com/whyhaas.html If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/ Code: GEXHKG1DXWIWXIIB
Vise Maintenance = Good Parts - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Vise Maintenance = Good Parts - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

Probing the inside or outside diameter of a round part is pretty darn easy using the Haas VPS templates and your WIPS probe. But what about when you need to probe a part where the shape is only half circular or some other part of a circle smaller than a whole? Well, that's where Vector Probing comes into play and in this TOD Mark outlines the path to getting these more complex shapes accurately measured. TOD Bonus Content Page https://www.haascnc.com/video/Video-Bonus-Content.html Here are links to the videos Mark mentions during the program: In Process Probing. 1-2-3-4-5 https://youtu.be/fFZi6rWIcuU Probe your Work Offsets https://youtu.be/5I1eG49XnTA Probe Calibration https://youtu.be/VUY2c39jykM Automate with your Probe. Macros. https://youtu.be/1l1RbDgkbng Mistake Proof with your Probe. Poka-Yoke https://youtu.be/b96PgNhmujA Troubleshoot your Probe https://youtu.be/KjSSgZqps2A Probing Tool Offsets Explained https://youtu.be/J7dCwBkUNNU Probe your Tools https://youtu.be/lxjk06dHCHg If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button and share it with a friend who’ll find it helpful . . . and thanks! Follow Haas: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaasAutomationInc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haas_automation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Haas_Automation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haas-automation/
Use Vector Probing to Probe a Half Circle - Haas Automation Tip of the Day
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Use Vector Probing to Probe a Half Circle - Haas Automation Tip of the Day

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