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Boring bars for lathe or mill?
Hi All, The tooling that came with my mill included an assortment of brazed carbide boring bars like these. They were packed in and around the Wohlhaupter UPA3 and Swiss boring heads, though some of...
View ArticleDialog 2 differences from Manual
I have the feeling that there aren't many users out there still using Dialog 2, but here goes. My fp2NC is running Dialog 2. I have to admit that I have been using mode 7 almost exclusively for...
View ArticleAnyone have any experience of Jung surface grinders?
I'm thinking about replacing my tired, but faithful old Jones and Shipman 540. I was thinking of a Jung HF50. Does anyone have any pointers as to weaknesses with these machines, wear issues etc? Any...
View ArticleDelta / triangle beside axsis in CNC modes ?
yesterday I was squaring up the ends of some long tube in CNC mode 9 running horizontal because of the length. I had no stop set so I had to touch off the end of each new part. I started up again this...
View ArticleRigid tapping with a Deckel FP1
I've been doing some rigid tapping lately and the lack of a reversing switch on the Deckel is a little annoying. I've been feeding in with the quill, stopping the spindle and turning the tap out with a...
View ArticleSaving programs on contour 2.
Hello again, I'm getting pretty comfortable with the programming end of the contour 2 and I just wrote a program for a feature we see on several different parts. I would like to save this program but...
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Problems Using G79 contour pocketing
Today I tried a more advanced part to learn how to use the g79 function for pockets with islands. I already have the part squared and im just doing the islands and pretending that there is a pocket...
View Articleevaluating Deckel FP1 for purchase
Hello all, I need to know some of the important things as to wear etc. to look for on an FP1. I am familiar with machine tool repair in general,but have no experience with Deckels. I searched the forum...
View ArticleFP2NC Questions
I have a few random questions about my fp2NC: How does length compensation input work? If I type D as part of a block it is ignored. Where is the spindle gearbox oil filler? When the machine is in inch...
View ArticleChip filter for FP2NC Enclosure Coolant Return
Did the FP2NC enclosure originally come with some kind of chip filter/basket in the sump? There is some kind of attachment point at the center of the sump, not sure what it is for. I have started using...
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Deckel FP3 serial
Hi, just got myself a Deckel FP3 from an auction this weekend. Serial 0552 on the left hand side door 2028-0188 on the y axis ram and 2231-0111 on the universal table if anyone can help me determine...
View ArticleNew Deckel Convert!
Hi Folks, Just thought I'd pop in and say what a great resource this forum is. It has been super helpful to me in learning my way around the FP1. Thanks to all that have put time and hard earned...
View ArticleG41/G42 on Dialog 4 questions
I'm writing a code generator for Dialog 4. I'm studying the programming manual about cutter compensation and not finding what I need. The manual's way shows programming the edge of the part and adding...
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What's this tool?
In the collection of bits that came with my 1964 Deckel FP2 was this too. It was crammed in with single-point cutters for a Wohlhaupter and random lathe tools. What is it? Is it a boring bar or for...
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What's this tool?
In the collection of bits that came with my 1964 Deckel FP2 was this too. It was crammed in with single-point cutters for a Wohlhaupter and random lathe tools. What is it? Is it a boring bar or for...
View Articledeckel fp1 end mill holders
Does anyone have a US source for FP1 end mill holders? Stan Krum's holders looked great, but he is no longer working. Also, a machinist willing to modify a Jacobs chuck to fit an FP1? Thank you for...
View ArticleProper Deckel FP1 Feet?
I see Singer sells these specifically for the FP1: 4 Maschinenfüße 85x85 M12X150 Grau Neu Z B FÜR Deckel FP1 Fräsmaschine | eBay However 12mm seems a bit small, the 16mm version would easily clear the...
View ArticleAciera F5 electrical diagram
I have a Aciera F5 right now and the high speed is not kicking in The easiest to search is with a electrical diagram BUT>>>>>>> Thats what I am missing Anybody knows where to...
View ArticleDeckel Jigbore/grinder feed gears
I purchased a nice Deckel Jig Borer with the Grinding head included. I'm cleaning it up and noticed the "X" feed gear and a few teeth missing. Thinking I could use the "Y" gear I found it too has a few...
View ArticleDialog3 Mode 16 Commands
Hello all; Does anyone have a list of the available Mode16 functions? Thanks; Erik
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