Maximum workpiece weight for a 1960s Deckel FP2 ?
I need to do some machining work on the underside of the table from a cylindrical grinder (mounting an encoder spar) and want to use my 1960s Deckel FP2 for this. But the part is heavy and I am...
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Cutting an inside dovetail oil groove on a manual Deckel FP2
Hi All, I haven't posted much work here recently, thought I would show my FP2 in action. This makes good use of a cool 3-axis vise that came with my machine: The problem is to cut an oil groove on an...
View ArticleMaho MH800
Anyone know or have a good knowledge of what gearbox oil you would use in a MH800 manual machine? We had to disassemble to fix a shifting issue and we have no manuals at all. Thanks in Advance.
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Hi Milacron. I tried to send you a message, but didn't succeed. It's a bit important, so I hope you'll make some space. Please delete this message afterwards. Cheers Erik
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Is this a Heidenhain DRO ? (photo)
The scales are Heidenhain but never seen this model display from Heidenhain before. Opened up the back of the cabinet and no manuf tag anywhere on it. Curiously it has DB15 axis connectors but their...
View ArticleInteresting new model Heidenhain DRO news...
1. ND780 and Positip 880 discontinued.... ATech Authority is out.. all gone from them and Heidenhain...no more can be ordered. 2. The new ND7013 to replace the ND780 is great...but $1,927 !!! They have...
View ArticleAciera F4 sn 25588 update
Over the past couple of months I have been picking away at the basket case mill I acquired. I have assessed the damage caused by the previous lack of TLC it has recieved, and despite that it is in...
View ArticleDialog 4 Error Code 14
I've found an issue with my Z axis. (After fifteen years!) It appears we don't have all the 450mm of Z-Axis travel. I noticed the limit switch cam plate looked different than the others, and in fact...
View ArticleDialog 4 keyboard decals
This may have been covered before. I require a character set of keyboard decals for the Dialog 4 keypad. Other than replacing the keypad, are decals (or stickers) available?
View ArticleFP1 New to Me
Hi all, I recently (yesterday) purchased a lever type FP1 and am in the process of cleaning it up to get it running again. It is fairly dirty and gummy, but otherwise seems to be in good shape. What...
View ArticleNew (to me) Fp1
Hi All, Just acquired a lever style FP1. The machine appears to be in relatively good shape, but grimy and sticky from sitting for an extended period. I am in the process of cleaning it up to get it...
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Pp update for tnc426
Dear experts i have a issue with my post processor .. every time i have to put this value in my gcode file.. please check attachment..i desperately need avoid this editing.. please help me Regards Fsa...
View ArticleMaho MH600
Hello! I am new here, I purchased an early maho MH 600 recently. It was covered in slight rust and it was all dirty, I am slowly cleaning it up. What I noticed and confused me was that the lubrication...
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Correa F3UA Universal
I picked up a Correa F3UA #50 taper universal mill today. Everything works, all the parts are there, and seems very little used. Anyone own a manual Correa? Does the factory respond to peons asking...
View ArticleDeckel FP2 Base Dimensions, Making Skid Platform
Hi everyone. I just put a deposit down on a second generation FP2 (single dials and motor mounted on the outside). I will not take possession of it until the end of the month. I plan on making a semi...
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New Bridge Crane
Just installed new bridge crane to be used for moving Deckel mill and Weiler lathe accessories around. This room is very limited, 7.5ft ceilings, and overall room only 9.5ft by 17.5ft. I decided to...
View ArticleDeckel fp1 drive sprockets.
Hi everyone, My friend bought little fp1 mill from circa 1960-1970 and he wants to do a restoration .One thing that machine is missing are the drive sprockets at the back (there is only one at the top...
View ArticleDeckel FP2 # 6770 No oil X-axis lower sliding surface
Deckel FP2 number 6770 (with 2 grease nipples on the left side) I have been looking but have not been able to find anything that describes how (which way) oil comes to the x-axis's lower sliding...
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FP1 electrical box re-cabling
When I first got my FP1, I had one hell of a time unloading it from a trailer with a good part of the difficulty coming from the fact that the electrical box was connected to the mill via two...
View ArticleDeckel Slotting Head Identification??
Hi folk I have the chance to purchase a Deckel Slotting head ... However I have never seen one in the flesh and only know there is a difference between the FP1 version and the FP2 version gear wise....
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