VFD size for Abene VHF3
Can anyone tell me the size variable frequency drive they use on their VHF3? There are 2 motors on it and I don't want to buy one that is too small.
View Articlehorizontal vs vertical programing
On the Deckel I noticed that the spindles run in opposite direction so my question is when you program a M3 how does the machine know to reverse the spindle direction for a program made to use the...
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Pics of completed Abene
This is probably as clean as this thing will ever be again so i thought i'd record the moment. Thanks Don!! Attached Thumbnails    Â
View ArticleDeckel Table for FP42NC
I normally would not post about a current auction, but in case someone overlooked the unique table mounted on the machine. Deckel FP4NC Milling Machine | eBay If you look closely the table is for a...
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The benefits of good spindle bearings
The photo shows a 0.4 mm carbide PCB drill held in an ER32 collet. The holes (6) are being drilled at the maximum speed of the mill which is 2000 rpm. I was doubtful whether this was going to work, but...
View ArticleDeckel Dialog Cycles--"SafetyAllowance" distance
The manual specifies a "Safety Allowance" of 2mm for many canned cycles, such as drilling, boring and milling of pins or pocketing. Is there a reason this distance must be 2mm? What are the...
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Aldrin mill
I hope this is ok to post in this forum. This is an unusual milling machine I have been working to get home for quite a long time. It finally arrived today from Sweden. It is a 5 axis machine with a...
View ArticleDeckel U2 20mm collets FS
I have some collets for sale, common inch sizes, new, $7.50 each. These are Chinese but ok sold and used lots over the years, never a problem. Bob
View ArticleDeckel FP1 wiring question
Hi, I have Deckel FP1, '50's/60's vintage I believe (it has the lever speed change, "stick shift" feed control, MT4 spindle). It has the large electrical box, and AFAIK is all original, electrically....
View ArticleMill/Dril like Aciera type 22 wanted
Anyone know of an Aciera mill/drill, type 22 for sale? I am looking to replace my Delta 15-66* because the run-out over-sizes holes and I need more accuracy. Ideally a floor machine, pillar type so...
View ArticleAbene VHF3 feed drive universals
I write this because I am ordering a set. The fellow at the factory says there are only 8 sets left. I am buying one set that leaves 7. If you think you ever will need a set now is the time. They are...
View ArticleNeed photos of Sip IH, sliding optical block lenses
I am rebuilding a sip IH and the sliding optical block for the built in scope on the machine appears to be missing a lense maybe. I would like to receive a few photos of the block from another machine.
View ArticleInteresting old Deckel unsold on EbayUK.
Said to be marked Fp445? Deckel Horizontal Milling Machine | eBay Click on "See original listing" Don
View ArticleDeckel SO grinder and Accessories for sale
A friend of mine picked up this grinder and wants to sell it, he's not a member of this forum so I told him I would post it here. It's a Deckel SO, I can see at least 6 wheel adapters, a bunch of...
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Maho MH600 - oh look, twins!
So if a Maho MH 600 would be good for a home shop machinist (and I am still really enjoying using it), how about 2 of them? For episode #1, you need to see one of my earlier posts:...
View ArticleMaho 600E, Need help
Dear Experts I am a continue reader of this forum and it helps many people by the experts. I have MAHO 600E, it was working fine, last week we changed the head from Vertical to horizontal, load a 170KG...
View ArticleAbene Quill Attachment?
Where can I find a quill attachment for an Abene VH3 with a 40 taper? I don't necessarily want the original Abene attachment but that would be nice.
View ArticleOld FP1 with Wehrmacht stamps, WW2 Era ?
I went to look at a Hyster forklift today, and I have tendency to ask folks if anyone knows if there are any machine tools or tooling for sale. I've gotten some good deals that way, and learned some...
View ArticleSource for Elan push buttons?
Anyone have a source for the 30mm Elan push button switches? These are used on my FP1 to select low (I) or high (II) and are anodized green. Not expecting to find green anodized or I or II but would...
View ArticleAdapting Heidenhain DRO 9 pin round plug to newer 15 plug- DIY or buy adapter ?
Heidenhain ND780 with 15 pin plugs...need to connect two scales...one (can't remember model) with 9 pin round plug and another (brand new LS 303) that has no cable with it. Apparenly the cable I need...
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