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Three Types of Manufacturing Automation and Their Advantages

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way...

Implementing automation in your operation can increase efficiency and productivity. Automation in manufacturing is changing the way the industry operates, from robotic additions to production management software, but many manufacturers perceive the upfront investment as a barrier to entry. However, it has become increasingly important for manufacturers to consider automation in their operations. Automation is Read More...

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News
Hartwig, Inc. Partners with ZEISS Industrial Metrology

As a full-service distributor of industrial machine tools, Hartwig, Inc. is dedicated to partnering with brands that...

As a full-service distributor of industrial machine tools, Hartwig, Inc. is dedicated to partnering with brands that help provide superior machining performance, reduced downtime, and optimized manufacturing environments. With this latest partnership with ZEISS, Hartwig is looking to continue to deliver the best metrology inspection equipment on the market to ensure quality and accuracy in Read More...

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Insights
The Benefits of Conversational Programming in CNC Machining

There are different approaches to CNC machining, beginning with the machine itself. Depending on your needs, one...

There are different approaches to CNC machining, beginning with the machine itself. Depending on your needs, one brand and model of machine might work better than another. When selecting your CNC machine, it’s especially important to consider the control and operating system and how that might aid or impede automation and programming. In many cases, Read More...

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Insights
Game-Changing Technologies: Okuma Enables Machine Shops to do More with Less

As more companies return to full staff following the pandemic, manufacturers are focusing now, more than ever,...

As more companies return to full staff following the pandemic, manufacturers are focusing now, more than ever, on technologies and processes that equip them to be more productive than ever before with safety top of mind. Hartwig and Okuma remain dedicated to helping machine tool users gain competitive advantage through advanced technologies. Robotic high precision Read More...

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Investing in 5-Axis Machining: What to Consider

As technology and part design advance in aerospace, automotive, and electronics, the demand for increasingly complex parts...

As technology and part design advance in aerospace, automotive, and electronics, the demand for increasingly complex parts continues to grow. And with supply chains ever in flux, job shops and tiered suppliers’ ability to deliver quick turnaround times while maintaining strict quality standards is critical to their businesses’ viability.  Investing in new machine technology can Read More...

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Machine Demos
How to Set Z-Axis Program Zero — Okuma P300L Control

https://youtu.be/34HGn3JmAeY

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
System Variable List — Okuma Lathes

System Variable List — OkumaDownload

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
M-Code List — Okuma Lathes

Use this cheat sheet for M-Codes for Okuma lathes. M-Code List for OkumaDownload

Use this cheat sheet for M-Codes for Okuma lathes.

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
G-Code List — Okuma Lathes

Use this cheat sheet for a G-code list for Okuma lathes. Okuma G-Code ListDownload

Use this cheat sheet for a G-code list for Okuma lathes.

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
Local Variables and G101 for Lathe — Example Program

M110G94 M08G17M146()SFM=80 (Surface Feet Per Minute)IPT=.0005 (Inches per Tooth)DIA=1.265 (Diameter of Cutter)TETH=13 (Number of Teeth on Cutter)()G00...

M110G94 M08G17M146()SFM=80 (Surface Feet Per Minute)IPT=.0005 (Inches per Tooth)DIA=1.265 (Diameter of Cutter)TETH=13 (Number of Teeth on Cutter)()G00 X2.3269 Z0 T0101 SB=[3.82/DIA]*SFMC-29.4594 G42 M13G01 Z-0.19 F15G101 X2.3269 C29.4594 F=IPT*TETH*[[3.82/DIA]*SFM]G0 X3G40G95 M12M109G00 X20 Z20M02

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
Tool Life Management / Part Transfer (G22) / Sub-Spindle LB15IIMW — Example Program

G140VTLIN[1]=3 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.625 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VTLIN[1]=1 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.625 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VGRIN[2]=9 VGRFN[2]=1 VGRL[2]=1.625 VGRA2[2]=5 VGRA1[2]=55VGRIN[2]=7 VGRFN[2]=1 VGRL[2]=1.625 VGRA2[2]=5 VGRA1[2]=55VTLIN[3]=28...

G140VTLIN[1]=3 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.625 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VTLIN[1]=1 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.625 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VGRIN[2]=9 VGRFN[2]=1 VGRL[2]=1.625 VGRA2[2]=5 VGRA1[2]=55VGRIN[2]=7 VGRFN[2]=1 VGRL[2]=1.625 VGRA2[2]=5 VGRA1[2]=55VTLIN[3]=28 VTLFN[3]=1 VTLD[3]=0.25 VTLL[3]=1 VTLA1[3]=118VTLIN[1]=3 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.5 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VTLIN[1]=1 VTLFN[1]=1 VTLL[1]=1.5 VTLA2[1]=5 VTLA1[1]=80VTLIN[2]=9 VTLFN[2]=1 VTLL[2]=1.5 VTLA2[2]=5 VTLA1[2]=55VTLIN[2]=7 VTLFN[2]=1 VTLL[2]=1.5 VTLA2[2]=5 VTLA1[2]=55VWKR=393.7007 VCHKL=0.5 VCHKD=0.5 VCHKX=2 VCHKZ=-2G141VWKR=393.7007 VCHKL=0.5 VCHKD=0.5 VCHKX=1.75 VCHKZ=-2G140DEF WORK[M]PT LF,LC,[-20,0],[20,20],[20,0]ENDDEF WORKFPF 0,[0,0],20,DENDDEF WORK[S]PT LF,LC,[-10,0],[20,20],[10,0]PT LF,LC,[-17,0],[18,18],[7,0]PT SS,LC,[-20,0],[13,18],[3,3]ENDCLEARDRAWG141CLEARDRAWN0001 G140N0002 M216N0003 Read More...

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
ID Oil Groove on Okuma Lathe — Example Program

CLEARDEF WORKPS LC,[-60,0],[65,50]PS LC,[-60,0],[65,10],0ENDDRAWG0X20Z20T0101X.9Z.5S200M3M42G0 Z-.5X.995G34 Z-3 X1.010 F.25 J1Z-.5 X1.020Z-3 X1.030Z-.5 X1.040Z-3 X1.050Z-.5 X1.060Z-3 X1.070Z-.5 X1.080Z-3 X1.090Z-.5...

CLEARDEF WORKPS LC,[-60,0],[65,50]PS LC,[-60,0],[65,10],0ENDDRAWG0X20Z20T0101X.9Z.5S200M3M42G0 Z-.5X.995G34 Z-3 X1.010 F.25 J1Z-.5 X1.020Z-3 X1.030Z-.5 X1.040Z-3 X1.050Z-.5 X1.060Z-3 X1.070Z-.5 X1.080Z-3 X1.090Z-.5 X1.100Z-3 X1.110Z-3 X1.120Z-.5 X1.130Z-3 X1.140Z-.5 X1.150Z-3 X1.160Z-.5 X1.170Z-3 X1.180Z-.5 X1.190Z-3 X1.200Z-.5 X.995G0 X.9G0 Z1 G0 Z-.5X.995G34 Z-3 X1.010 F.25 J1 C180Z-.5 X1.020Z-3 X1.030Z-.5 X1.040Z-3 X1.050Z-.5 X1.060Z-3 X1.070Z-.5 X1.080Z-3 X1.090Z-.5 X1.100Z-3 X1.110Z-3 X1.120Z-.5 X1.130Z-3 X1.140Z-.5 X1.150Z-3 X1.160Z-.5 X1.170Z-3 X1.180Z-.5 Read More...

Greg Hartwgi Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
G88 Threading Cycle for Lathe — Example Program

N1G0X20Z20G50S3500T1111M42M3S1000X3.25Z3.25G71 X2.25 Z.5 B60 U.001 M32 M73 D.03 H.1 F.1 I-.1G88 NLAP1 D.03 H.1 B60 U.001 M32...

N1G0X20Z20G50S3500T1111M42M3S1000X3.25Z3.25G71 X2.25 Z.5 B60 U.001 M32 M73 D.03 H.1 F.1 I-.1G88 NLAP1 D.03 H.1 B60 U.001 M32 M73NLAP1 G81G34 X2 Z3.2 F.010G34 Z.5 X1.8 F.10G0 X3. F.05G80M5M9G0X20Z20M2

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Programming Code Guides
Common Variable for Lathe — Example Program

N10 G14N20 CLEARN30 DEF WORKN40 PS LC,[-30,0],[30,23]N50 ENDN60 DRAWN70 (V1=OD)N80 (V2=Length of fin part)N90 (V3=ID)N100 (V4=Counterbore I.D.)N110...

N10 G14N20 CLEARN30 DEF WORKN40 PS LC,[-30,0],[30,23]N50 ENDN60 DRAWN70 (V1=OD)N80 (V2=Length of fin part)N90 (V3=ID)N100 (V4=Counterbore I.D.)N110 (V5=Counterbore depth)N120 (V6=Counterbore? 1=yes 0=no)N130 (V8=Length of chamfer)N140 (V12=Face SFM)N150 (V13=Face Feedrate)N160 (V14=Rough Turn, Drill, and Bore RPM)N170 (V15=Rough Turn Feedrate)N180 (V16=Drill Feedrate)N190 (V18=Bore Feedrate)N200 (V19=Cutoff SFM)N210 (V20=Cutoff Feedrate)N220 G50 S2000N230 G0 X20 Z20N240 M42 S=[3.8/V1]*V12 M3 P10N250 Read More...

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
Insights
Good Machine Maintenance Habits for Your Shop

A regular preventive maintenance program can have a variety of benefits to your operation: preventing unplanned downtime,...

A regular preventive maintenance program can have a variety of benefits to your operation: preventing unplanned downtime, prolonging the life of your machines, and even helping your team learn to take better care of your equipment. We customize our preventive maintenance programs according to what type of equipment is running in the shop and what Read More...

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Prevent Chatter On Your CNC Lathe With Okuma’s HSSC and VSST

Eliminating harmonics, which can produce tool chatter or poor surface finish, is critical for maximizing productivity. If...

Eliminating harmonics, which can produce tool chatter or poor surface finish, is critical for maximizing productivity. If you have an Okuma horizontal or vertical CNC lathe with a P200 or newer control (also available on the P100 control as an option), you have tools that help prevent chatter by allowing for RPM changes either manually Read More...

Greg Hartwig Hartwig, Inc.
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THINC®-OSP-P300 CNC Control Delivers Process Efficiencies and Enables User Innovation

Okuma’s history of introducing innovations in CNC control technology spans more than 50 years – and the...

Okuma’s history of introducing innovations in CNC control technology spans more than 50 years – and the THINC®-OSP-P300 is the latest breakthrough. The OSP-P300 brings a dramatic paradigm shift to the marketplace, with a process-based user interface rather than the traditional mode-based operational layout. The process-based platform is most evident in the EASY OPERATION interface, Read More...

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Machine Demos
Inputs and Outputs (I/O’s) on the Okuma OSP Control

This video covers best practices for preventive programming using I/O variables on Okuma OSP controls. https://youtu.be/CZQGkjmMHmo

This video covers best practices for preventive programming using I/O variables on Okuma OSP controls.

Joe Thole Hartwig, Inc.
Ask an Engineer
How to Use the G84 Code for Rough Turning Conditions

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough...

The following commands allow the cutting conditions to be changed from the desired point(s) during a rough turning cycle. If no change in cutting conditions is necessary, there is no need to use them. Changes can only be specified three times  – A, B, C. The commands following the three specified entries must be designated Read More...

Trey Starnes Hartwig, Inc.
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EDM Best Practices

We often help customers at Hartwig with troubleshooting their EDM processes. This short article contains a few...

We often help customers at Hartwig with troubleshooting their EDM processes. This short article contains a few helpful tips for keeping your EDM operation running smoothly. Avoiding Spooling Problems Wire tangling or crossovers on the spool are one of the most common reasons for returned EDM wire, yet the vast majority of these incidents are Read More...

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Programming Code Guides
Guiding Code Program

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Programming Code Guides
Coding Program Guide

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Programming Code Guides
Program Code Guide

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