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Can't get CNC function to work, Deckel FP3NC with Dialog 3 control
Hey guys, My name is Charles and I am new to this forum. I love this website and all of the technical help that you guys answer, so thank you in advance! Ok my project is a 1985 Deckel FP3NC with a...
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Removal of FP2NC Z Axis Gibs
Now that I have machining done for my two main projects, its a good time to address a few problems on the FP2NC. First I would like to remove and inspect the Z-Axis gibs. Objective is to correct the...
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Abene VHF3 Universal Table- Disassembly?
Howdy Folks, Decided to give the Abene VHF3-UBS (universal table and quill) I picked up over the winter a teardown so I can make sure all of the lubrication points are clear and flowing, but it seems...
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A trip to Switzerland
I just returned from a holiday in Switzerland, which my dad took me on for my 20th birthday present :) While I was there we visited Luthy, Muller and their Machine museum and the Tornos museum. I have...
View ArticleDialog3 Tool Compensation Contour Length Radius
I have tried to make this thread title detailed enough to be easily found in a search........... Because I've tried. Trying to get to the bottom of Tool Compensation and Compensation on Contour in...
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Maho Spiral Milling unit - mounted on MH 600
IÂ’ve been pretty quite on what IÂ’m up to with the spiral milling unit. Making up the change gears took a bit of time, but so did installing and setting up the actual unit. Simply slapping the unit onto...
View ArticleFP2 shear pin and Y-axis crash
I should avoid going into the shop late in the evening.... A half hour ago, I ran the Y axis ram of my 1964 FP2 into the back of the vise, with some combination of the rapid and an 80mm/min feed. I had...
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Deckel FP1 Work Light Question
Heidi came with this work light. I would like to find another for Helga. Is this a Deckel product or and "after market" add on? Do any of you have one stashed away that I can trade you some cash for???...
View ArticleDialog 4 File Upload Question
When you upload a text file to the control (Mode 14), do the feed commands need decimal points? I was getting corrupt blocks when feeds had no decimals, but I did not have a chance to fix the post and...
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Deckel FP1 dividing head
Hi, I have this deckel fp1 dividing head. It is SK40. I have a question about usage - it seems the draw bar is to long - I insert my SK40 tooling that I use on my mill and the draw bar will not...
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What makes the helical clamps so special?
I just picked up these clamps along with several other Deckel related things and wonder what makes people think they're so great. I see they are well made and a lot of thought went into them but the...
View ArticleGK21 components
I am looking for a couple of parts for my early version of GK 21 duplicator. I am interested in finding a 3/8 collet, and also the arm that rides on the spindle with a couple of small rollers, to help...
View ArticleFP1 X axis lead screw same as FP2
Here's the scoop. I have the screw out of an FP1 cleaning it and considering ordering a replacement nut for it, has about .015" play in the assembly. I get to thinking, I have a brand new old stock FP2...
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Please identify this collet
Hi All, I recently bought a small dividing head on UK fleabay and have stripped it down for inspection. There is one collet that came with it but there was no ID on the head and I don`t recognise the...
View ArticleBosch servo setup fp4nc Siemens control
Hello, I am looking for a better understanding of the servo setup on theses machines. To be specific how the the different setting relate to each other. DD has provided me with instructions on how to...
View ArticleTramming the Y axis Ram
I have done some measuring as follows: I mounted the mag base on the vertical head with the indicator touching a large parallel on the table and moved the Y axis. At the front of the table I get...
View ArticleDeckel FP1 drain oil location
hi guys. I recently cleaning and restoring one of these early FP1 and I wanted to change all the oils in the gears box but wouldn't find the location of the drain . can any one here know where it is on...
View ArticleDeckel FP4 A with Hurco electronics
Stumbled across this machine a few days ago. I'm interested in purchasing it as the price seems reasonable but wanted some input form you deckel guys. Machine is an FP4 A but with USA electronics. It...
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Retrofit of my 1978 Deckel E3 (basically one of the first NC FP3's)
Hello everybody, I'm Markus, 49 yrs and from Germany. Some weeks ago I had the Idea to replace my small china mill - an CNC controlled 'Optimum BF' 20 with something bigger - preferably a Deckel FP. I...
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Retrofit of my 1978 Deckel E3 (basically one of the first NC FP3's)
Hello everybody, I'm Markus, 49 yrs and from Germany. Some weeks ago I had the Idea to replace my small china mill - an CNC controlled 'Optimum BF' 20 with something bigger - preferably a Deckel FP. I...
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