Chock End Plate | First time using the Kennametal FIX8 tool on VTL | CNC Machining

[@Slimeacation]

I was just thinking about how its been a long time since we've gotten a VTL video. Chris always delivers!

[@ChrisMaj]

There just wasn't anything worth recording.

[@paulmace7910]

It’s amazing how big machinery is in the steel industry. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@brodyhmachining]

Amazing indeed and some would call this a small VTL

[@ChrisMaj]

Thanks for watching!

[@jnelson4765]

That FIX8 was moving some serious material.

[@ShainAndrews]

Tis but a chip... Chunky chips....

[@johnlawler1626]

Love that vtl great piece of machining mate 👌 thanks for sharing 👍

[@ChrisMaj]

You bet

[@andrewmiller3834]

I never knew there was a thing called “Pitape.” Just goes to show you that you can learn something new. Thanks for that! Oh yeah, you do great work!

[@josephkelly9239]

Yup. Got it at my shop

[@angeloangelucci717]

Man....awesome as usual but the chip guy deserves a bonus after these chunks. Thanks for posting....

[@I.Odnamra]

As always, a pleasure watching you machining while Im machining. Clearly nowhere near your level but Ill get there haha.

[@АлександрМомот-г4й]

This is a technical art! Great job. I watched at your work with great enjoy! Very interesting your technical drawings. For me unusual to see the sizes in inches (I specially stopped video for see attentively). In general, all is clear, accessible and easy to use. It's cool! Thank you!

[@ChrisMaj]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ДмитрийДнепр-ж4и]

Хорошее утро, Крис и VTL! 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Beautiful job as always mate, Cheers

[@justinl.3587]

Our entire shop went with wireless crane pendants. I know it's not the point of the video but watching you load the VTL with the wired pendant reminds me of the battles I had with mine loading a large horizontal. Watching the pendant swing far away when I accidentally let it go 🤣

[@ChrisMaj]

Yeah, I don't think they're gonna go for it any time soon, but I hear you about letting go of the controller, and you're holding the piece cause it's kinda moving on you.

[@Rustinox]

Well, this is something else than our typical home shops :)

[@jimsvideos7201]

More chips than frito-lay.

[@ataki2023]

Great job man

[@Pandabadtripdaily]

Maquinário monstro, e essa kennametal é top demais

[@4418CARLOU]

Pi Micrometer. And thread milling.

[@warrenjones744]

I was wondering the other day if you were still using the FIX8 tool and how if were getting along with it. Apparently you are on both accounts. Cheers.

[@ChrisMaj]

I only use it for a large material removal. That's where it shines 😅

[@rtanderson11]

Gotta use the 100 degree edge. Nice work.

[@zoltannagy1813]

Nice work as usual Chris. It makes a change from the horizontal lathe. Which do you prefer?

[@ChrisMaj]

I like that vtl, but it scares me a little.

[@cyclingbutterbean]

Almost a full ton of chips per part. Impressive. That FIX8 chip was viscous! You run the parts start to finish on both the VTL and Boring mill? What did the job take you? At least a week?

[@ChrisMaj]

I only did the turning. I think it was 7 days, setting it up, programming and machining.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Did the mill guy drill into his angle plates? Lol

[@carltauber2939]

I notice that you started with a 100º corner of a CNMG, does that insert do a better job cutting through the mill scale than the FIX8?

[@ChrisMaj]

I don't know. I just have so many of these corners that I just want to use them whenever I can.

[@beni_122]

How Accurate can you mesure with the Pi Band? Thanks for another great Video!

[@ChrisMaj]

Pi Tape inch tapes have a diameter accuracy of ± 0,001" up to 144 inches.

[@beni_122]

@@ChrisMaj oh wow I think that's outstanding for such a "simple" measuring tool

[@rubisbiker4482]

De bonnes grosses bûches pour ceux qui aimes les copeaux Je trouve étonnant que vous n ayer pas de banc de mesures pour réglé des barres compateur pour contrôler vos côtes.

[@kevinortiz5165]

How long did that job take you?

[@Andrea-ox4tp]

Buongiorno, scusa una domanda ma lei azzera gli utensili con il presetting o sul pezzo ?

[@ChrisMaj]

Metto sempre i miei strumenti sul pezzo da lavorare. Lo trovo solo più accurato.

[@cambrowndrums]

Hey Chris great work!! What’s the max rpm in low gear on this machine?

[@ChrisMaj]

Low 70 rpm, high 250

[@Sawmill.skills.indonesia]

Good

[@roquri]

Hate to imagine what just the material costs are on some of your jobs.

[@ChrisMaj]

I don't even ask, it just adds to the stress 😅

[@trialetcompagnie4481]

🔥🔥🔥💪💪😅👍

[@cc88000]

👍

[@jouk3338]

God ❤

[@semperfidelis8386]

is that you in the video?

[@ChrisMaj]

Yeah.

[@matuluka]

2:11 feed:7.62mm/rev czy 0.76 miało być???

[@ChrisMaj]

Pomyliłem kropkę.

[@matuluka]

@@ChrisMaj wiadomo zdarza się. Ale fajny masz sprzęt i doświadczenie to widać. Pozdrawiam.

[@seimela]

Why you changed between Fix8 and CNMG

[@ChrisMaj]

Cause I only have one fix8, and it's right-handed.

[@slipstreamvids7422]

Looks like a forging

[@ChrisMaj]

Seamless rolled rings.

[@MrKotBonifacy]

2:14 - miszczu złocisty... posuw to będzie 0,76 mm/ obr.... ;-) ("Ciągle pracuje, wszystkiego przypilnuje - i jeszcze inni, niektórzy, wtykają mu szpilki - to nie ludzie, to wilki!" To byłem ja, Jarząbek : ) EDIT - znaczy, jeśli 0.030 in jest poprawną wartością, bo po namyśle to jednak refleksja mnie naszła, że 7,6mm/obr przy obwodzie ca 3,5 m to raptem 2 mm z groszami na metr bieżący materiału... no ale wtedy trza poprawić to 0.030 in. EDIT 2/ Korekta: Jak to mówią Rosjanie, "pośpiech jest dobry przy sraczce" (спешка хороша при поносе) - w 2:51 widać "jak byk", że feed to 0.030 in/rev.

[@ChrisMaj]

To jest tak jak się człowiek śpieszy. Ale w calach napisałem dobrze, to jest najważniejsze 😉

[@MrKotBonifacy]

@@ChrisMaj He he...a mówiom, że Hameryka będzie się metryfikować... Znaczy, "sooner or latter", co z kolei przypomina mi tą definicję słówka "baatme" (Hindi) - "to coś jak meksykańska 'mañana', ale z mniejszym naciskiem na pośpiech". Ale grunt, że wyszło dobrze - "Ende gut, alles gut" : )

[@aquilaaudax6033]

✋🏼🇦🇺👍🏼

[@Jk1978-1]

Love the videos but Helen Keller could see that this was a forging - not a casting 😂

[@ChrisMaj]

It's actually a seamless rolled ring.

[@10Mbowman]

0.030" PR = 0.762mm PR

[@StanislavPacourek]

M4 G0 X-381 G1 Z-80 G0 Z0 You need to learn how to program in G code. Cycles can't go to -X.

[@ChrisMaj]

Yes, sir. I'll start learning G-codes on Monday first thing in the morning. 👍🫡

[@StanislavPacourek]

If interested I could help@@ChrisMaj

[@madwatchmaker]

Impressive material removal with fix8. It creates huge load on the machine, our old Yoji doesn`t handle it. What´s your thought on this insert?

[@ChrisMaj]

Fix8 definitely needs all the Hp you can get.

[@eyefixityouification]

Awesome chips, that must create a lot of heat, probably don't need to fire up the furnace. Thanks for the video.

[@dawszelka5461]

Zawsze mnie ciekawiła jedna rzecz.. Bo oprawka do nozy była pusta więc jak mierzysz narzedzia ? Na wióra ? I z jakiej stali jest zrobiony chwyt do noży ten długi ? bo jest mega sztywny a jest tez dosyć długi ;D zero wibracji ani nic nie ma :D

[@ChrisMaj]

Każdy nóż zacinam, mierzę i wpisuje wymiary w offset.

[@stjepansvrtan9766]

Great job Chris!👍

[@왁스바른호랑이]

I saw your video about fix8 U have been using the fix8 for the past time How do you feel about it? Do you recommend purchasing it?

[@왁스바른호랑이]

U use 950-6000 hankook manual lathe and i make big and long shaft If u say yes, than i will buy it

[@ChrisMaj]

If you do a lot of roughing of a big parts and your machine can handle it, you can give it a try.

[@왁스바른호랑이]

@@ChrisMaj we do 90-160 diameter and length 2000-6000mm shaft Small diameter and long length is almost problem

[@mattiasarvidsson8522]

using chains is hardcore .... I mostly see ppl using those plastic roundslings these days...;)

[@ChrisMaj]

With all the sharp edges, I would rather use chains.

[@Lathe.Lab-vc3td]

Dear colleague, it is excellent. Good luck 👍👍👏👏👏

[@life.is.to.short1414]

2 different parts in 1 video.. let's go..

[@25vrd48]

Very nice pieces .

[@theberrymanmanman]

Did you program this whole part using manual guide? Great job all around Chris!

[@ChrisMaj]

All done with manual guide.

[@theberrymanmanman]

@@ChrisMaj bravo sir! I wish I knew how to use manual guide. I just program using basic canned turning cycles. G71/G72/G75/G76 on a 31i. I know our lathe has manual guide. I have no idea how to use it though.

[@ChrisMaj]

@theberrymanmanman I used to do all of it with G-codes, but once I tried manual guide, I find myself using it more than G-codes.

[@markfiges999]

Thanks Chris - great job and vid - kept you out of mischief for a day or two😉

[@ChrisMaj]

More like almost seven days

[@BradleyWilliams-to2oc]

Nice Job ! Can u show set-ups & maybe a short bit about What the part is & what it's function is. Oh, could u also make ur vids more info wise with more intricate procedures , That would b Awesome. 🇨🇦

[@ChrisMaj]

I'm trying to show as much as I can, but I'm just doing all this on a fly. If we do the entire assembly, then I'll show it if I can, and a lot of times, it's just one-offs, and I don't even know where they go or what they do.

[@BradleyWilliams-to2oc]

@@ChrisMaj - I'm sorry I didn't ask if u were Allowed 2 video Certain Procedures & Parts made. Anyhooo, Great Channel . A Subscriber 100% 🇨🇦