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    Deckel FP1 copy issues

    If all else fails, get a bigger hammer. Glad your sorted, looks like you've a major refurbishment on your hands with that machine and plenty of drama ahead. Cheers Adrian
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    Deckel FP1 copy issues

    To press out or pull out, that is the question. I can’t see any problem pressing out the sleeve as long as you take care and support the spindle on the same surface the release nut would have worked against. Using the release nut with a lot of force also has risks There is no spindle lock on...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    Thank you Ross for the detailed reply very thorough as usual. We are on the same wavelength, after fiddling with the jib clearance I also thought it must be something to do with the nut or the splined drive alignment. I did check this before but overlooked the fact I could have put the nut on...
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    Deckel FP1 copy issues

    Assuming you have a similar draw bar to standard, one method of removing the adapter would be to remove the draw bar retaining pin shown as 4*32 in the enclosed photo and unscrew the draw bar retaining collar shown as 2113-178 Remove the quill drive shaft and the whole spindle assembly can be...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    I just think as the difference is small between up and down with an even resistance, i.e its not a case of sticking and then getting lighter, it's either jib or dovetail causing the friction. I know shallow scraping does not help retain as much oil, but there is plenty of oil on the slideway...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    Hello Peter I checked the nut and leadscrew by taking the weight off the carriage assembly. All turned freely and smoothly from the handwheel. Also checked alignment of the lower splined drive assembly and the leadscrew thrust bearing and that was fine. It all points to friction on the slideway...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    Thank you for that information, useful to know. Major down side of re-scraping would be having to completely dismantle the machine again. I don't have the energy or enthusiasm for that at my age.
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    No doubt the scraping on the ways will be worn on a forty year plus machine and the depth nothing like it left the factory. At least on this machine the depth although shallow seems even and I don’t have the skill or measuring equipment to re-scrape a slide way. Finding someone in the UK would...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    Aye Aye Captain, tiver me shimbers.
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    I started using ISO68 for lubricating the ways which I use on my FP1 without any problems. I then tried slipway oil and think there was a marginal improvement, not sure what grade it is as it’s no longer in it’s original container. The interesting thing is the stiffness is constant, it’s not...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    Hello Ross The ways are dovetail which considering the combined weight of the Z axis assembly a bit of a design compromise. I would estimate the weight of the assembly to be at least that of an FP2 and may be a bit more. Mikron construction is very solid and heavy. A clue may be without the...
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    Adjusting Z Axis Jib

    I would like some general advice on adjusting a Z axis jib on a Mikron WF1 and what to do if you think the table is hard to raise and lower by the handwheel. Mechanically the Mikron setup is almost identical to the Deckel apart from one turn of the handwheel lifts the table 2mm on the Mikron and...
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    deckel fp1 table/leadscrew removal

    The end of the shaft does not look right, the hole and it's surrounding area has clearly been got at, with file marks down the shaft and the hole looks larger than it should be. Maybe it's had a knock, got bent and has been repaired badly. As previously mentioned the retaining nut 7 should...
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    Mikron WF2

    I have finally finished restoring my WF1 which has taken the last three years off and on and will start using it. I expect there will be pro and cons of usability over my Deckel and the biggest down side is the lack of accessories like a slotting head and the horizontal overarm which are as rare...
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