Deckel FP5NC - Maintenance
Hello, 1. I am working on Deckel FP5NC (Dialog 4) and I noticed the machine is leaving a mark when doing a circle/arc. The mark is on both sides of the circle along the X-plane. I tried entering the...
View ArticleHow to diagnose rapid traverse on an FP2?
Hi, I am taking the afternoon off today to go look at an FP2 an hour away. One thing I know about it is that the rapid traverse either does not work at all or it is very slow. I had a hard time getting...
View ArticleMy deckel seems to be eating it's leadscrew nut
I've noticed it for some time but haven't had the chance to do anything about it. I was seeing a yellowish sheen on the threads after a while and oil that ran out around the sides of the saddle where...
View ArticleDeckel conduit and Cable housing
I am commissioning a deckel indexing head for my fp4nc and wanted to replace the cable armor, does any one have a name of a supplier? Also would like to change the big conduit at some point as well if...
View ArticleManual in Englisch for a Deckel FP1 2102
Is there anyone who can guide me to a link where I can download a manual for a Deckel FP1 2102 in Englisch A 2101 would do as well I suppose A customer wants one I have plenty of them in German Peter
View ArticleMacmon m100c vs M100e
Hi all, I have two Macmon mills, the M100c was made (according to the nameplate) in Switzerland in 1973 and the M100e in Germany in 1989. I was just wondering, does anyone know how their numbering...
View ArticleGuesses as to ocean freight of new machine from Austria to USA ?
1420 kg weight, crate size 1930 x 1120 x 1840mm. Seller is large concern and completely trustworthy, but they want me to deal with all the shipping cost/paperwork direct. The Mikron mill I bought from...
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Deckel Fine Boring Head missing part
I believe I'm missing a part on my Fine Boring Head, see these photos...it seems there should be a knob to lock down the height setting rod. If someone has one of these heads, could you provide a photo...
View ArticleDeckel 380mm Rotary Table Oil Servicing
Hi everyone. I bought a Deckel rotary table at auction without inspection for $150. The table rotates freely and it seems pretty solid without play in any direction. It is dirty and needs a good...
View ArticleDialog 4 lettering program
So i spent some time over the weekend transcribing a program i had in hard copy. Had it on a disc, but that is gone years back. Works using peramiters to size and space the lettering. Each letter is a...
View ArticleDeckel FP 2021 Precision Boring Head problem - quill is stuck solid
I have just purchased a Deckel FP 2021 Feinbohrkopf / Precision Boring head. The head is apparently unused and has been stored for at least 20 years. The head is in perfect looking condition BUT the...
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Mikron Traversing drive chain
I have been refurbishing a Mikron WF1 and have an issue with the main traversing drive chain. The chain looks like it's the wrong pitch, it works but makes a clicking sound as it feeds onto the lower...
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Deckel Accessory Management II
I finally finished the second cabinet for storing my Deckel accessories. This second cabinet is used mostly for the heads. I machined a bunch of dovetail blocks out of Delrin to mount the various...
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Adventures with a Lleaking FP3 / wipers & seals maintenance -- some questions
Hi folks, I have a good old FP3 I have been using for a few years now. It has always been leaking slightly from the back of its ram and dropping oil onto the top of the motor. I was aware of the...
View ArticleFP2 Dial Indicator On The Vertical Axis
Hi everyone. I have a 2 axis DRO on my FP2, and I would like to use a dial indicator on the vertical axis. I have been using a magnetic base with dial indicator but I am getting tired of setting it up...
View ArticleInter-changing GK 21 and GK12 spindles
I have a good Deckel GK21 pantograph, and just rebuilt the spindle. Looking at the smaller brother GK12, the smaller spindle apparently fits into the S0 Cutter grinder directly so the tool should be...
View ArticleMaho MH1000 Manuals
Any chance someone has a manual with wiring diagrams for a Maho MH1000 manual machine or have a recommendation for where one can be purchased?
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Gillardon Drill
Picked up this Gillardon drill. Made in Germany definitely has the Euro look. Never heard of this brand. Anyone have experience? Good/bad? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleWhat did I buy?
Hey everyone. I found this on eBay, and because I have an addiction to rotary tables I bought it. It was advertised as a Deckel tilting indexing chuck, didnt have a size referenced in the ad. It...
View ArticleImpressive worm gear cutting video
I came across this video and was impressed by the ingenuity of the setups and methods, including using part of a nearby mountain to index against. He has other videos that I have not investigated yet,...
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