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Wanted Deckel FP1

I'm in Northern California. I'm looking for nice Deckel FP1 and or tooling/attachments. Thanks.

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Euro PM members- Ever seen a used Fehlmann Picomax 54 for sale ? (photo)

Just curious what typical price might be for the 54 model in particular. Apparently made from about mid 1990's on....although image below is much newer 54 judging from control.

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Did clones improve on anything?

This is probably limited to the FP-1, however when clones like the British Alexander machines were designed and built as copies of Deckel machines, did they improve on anything? Are there Alexander...

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Philips 432 processor board

Hi Does anyone know where to find datasheet or jumber setting on my 286 processorboard? Kind regards Torben

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FP3NC ram cover?

My mill is missing this cover. From some photos and the manual it looks like this is made like a plastic tambour. Is this material available to cut / make your own? It seems like it might be good for...

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PM EMO trip - September 2013

The purpose of this thread is to see if/how we can arrange a trip to the EMO in Hannover in september 2013. There seem to be interest in that idea initially launched by Martin and I, for myself, would...

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Error 38 on FP2NC with Dialog 4

Hi. My FP2NC won't to start, it reports Error 38. Should be a software error on the NCC90 card. Did the EEPROM erase itself, or could it be something else? Any ideas? Regards, Torleif.

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Aciera F3 and DRO

Who anyone have a photo/s of an Aciera F3 with a DRO, I would like to get some ideas on how/where to attach the DRO. Thanks

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Deckel Slotting Head

I have an FP 2 slotting head that I thought was FP 1 when I purchased it. Would anyone be interested in trading the FP 2 head for an FP 1? Send me a pm and I will reply with photos. Thanks, Neil

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milling using the deckel indexing head for

I've done some fairly heavy milling using the deckel rotary table without concern for the worm. Any idea if heavy milling with the indexer will damage the worm? Markus

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Emco F3 Mill

I wonder if this is allowed here? I couldn't find any when searching, so thought it might be of interest. This machine is for sale at present on local site Trade Me. Photos and specs taken from advert....

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Other European Mills

Hi Guys, I was wondering about those other European milling machines. What machine specific forum do these horizontal/vertical knee mills belong in? Here are some that have been for sale by dealers and...

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Manuals for Maho MH500, Maho MH600, Maho MH800, the conventional machines

I am looking to download the manual for the Maho MH500, Maho MH600, Maho MH800,the conventional machines. Anybody knows if it is available for downloading somewhere. Does anyone have this machine and...

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Have some questions on an FP1

Went to see one last week. Serial # 36217. Looked old. If you didn't mind rust on the column ways and on a bunch of the unpainted unplated parts ( superficial, but rust ) and .030 backlash on the X...

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Wanted Deckel FP2

I'm looking for an FP1 or FP2. I'd prefer a FP2, 2nd gen, with dials, in very good to excellent condition and with original paint. I'm located in Northern California.

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Report on Abene Rebuild

Here are a few pics showing my progress on the Abene VHF 3. All the cast iron was taken back to bare metal and now comes the fun of making the surface smooth for the new paint. As you can see on the...

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deckel DMU 50, which control is best?

we want to get a 5 axis machine, and my boss is really liking the deckel, it will be a used machine. they go fast, and we have seen a few pop up , but some have the Heidenhain, controls and some have...

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Reliability of FP1 Aktiv

A buddy in Switzerland is considering buying an FP1 Aktiv. I've heard that these can be big trouble if the electronics develops difficulties. Anyone have any experience with a) the reliability of these...

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Maho MH600E Transformer Wiring

Hello Folks, I am in the process of rewiring my MH600E and could really use some help with regard to the transformer cabinet. There weren't any electrical manuals with this machine and all the wires...

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Arboga U2508 impressions and experiences?

Hi guys, I'm considering buying an Arboga U2508 mill/drill as a small second milling machine in my workshop and would like to hear some real life experiences with such a machine. It comes with the...

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