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    the perfect milling machine

    Can a maho or deckel milling machine, with a universal (axis tilt, swivel, and rotate) table, dial any axis errors out due to wear aging? What do you say Ross - Alfa/GTA toolnuts - Paul Hoffman
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    Need Help with Bobcad on Wire EDM

    Hi All, I'm just getting back with BobCad, and I've been working with a part OK, simulation and all, but now I can't get it to post or simulate. What am I doing wrong? email: [email protected] Thanks for any help, Paul
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    Maho 600-C Documentation

    Hi all, Can user manual, maintenance manual, and or electrical schematics be obtained for the 1980's Maho 600-C? Paul
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    Deckel Dialog 2 VS Dialog 4

    Is the Dialog 2 control as easy to operate manually as the Dialog 4, or does the Dialog 4 make it easier, and more versatile? Paul
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    Tooling for a Deckel FP4NC

    Hello all, Are you getting cabin fever yet? Would it be possible to use NMTB40 tooling on a FP4NC by replacing the hydraulic pull stud sustem with a NMTB draw bar, or is there not enough from at the top for the NMTB draw bar neck? If there is not enough room at the top could I cut off the...
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    Deckel FP4NC Footprint

    Hi all, I have been looking at a FP4NC and I was wondering if the control cabinet could be placed to the left side of the mill, with the cabinet door opening to the left. Normally the cabinet is placed at the rear, but this makes for a very deep footprint (136"). The cable conduit would be...
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    Question for you Deckel NC owners

    Hi All, For the deckel NC owners out there what CAD/CAM do you use and is there a good post for your machine? Paul
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    Looking for a Deckel

    Hi All, I am looking for a Deckel fp2,3,4NC, working or not working with a universal table. I would prefer a 'flip-head', but would consider an earlier version. I don't want to have to import one from Europe. Paul
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    How do I post to the sticky wanted thread?

    I don't get the "new post" when I'm logged into PM and I go to the WANTED thread. So how do I tell people I am looking for a working/non working deckel fp2,3,4,NC, with the universal table? Paul
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    Deckel FP3NC Documentation

    Hi Guys, Are there Deckel FP3NC manuals and electrical schematics readily available for this machine - it has a Dialog 3 cnc control? Paul
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    Pull Studs on a FP3NC

    Hi Guys, I am looking at a FP3NC mill that uses pull studs, can you use a pull stud on a NMTB40 tool holder, that will work? Can you buy pull studs that are for that, or can I make my own that will work. Is there room in the FP3nc spindle for the 3/4" extension on the NMTB40 tool holder? Paul
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    Did The Flip-head models fix the Z axis Galling

    Hi All, I was reading the previous post concerning trouble with the Z axis and the over-ride clutch. Ross seemed to intimate that there may no trouble with the Z axis galling near the top of the axis travel on the flip-head models- is this true? Do the flip-head models have this galling...
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    Do all Flip-up Heads Look The Same

    Hi All, I have been looking at several FP4NC, and some say they have a 6,300 rpm spindles, but the spindles look different. The newer ones are rectangular with a 45 degree slope near the top, and some of them are a raised rectangular face with what looks like two round shapes on top, which I...
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    Flip-head VS Needle Bearing Head

    Hi All, Can an older 3150 rpm FPxNC be retrofitted with the new style flip-head 6,300 rpm spindle? I'm still looking for a FPxNC that's for sale. I responded to the,"Deckel FP3-NC Dialog 3, possibly parting out, retrofit ideas, etc." but I never got any response from 1000EE. 1000EE, if your...
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    Deckel FPxNC Spindle Bearings

    Hi All, Did the FPxNC spindles have duplex ball bearings that had a 3,150 rpm max speed? What models had the duplex ball bearings? Paul
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    Cost to Ship a Deckel From Germany

    Hi All, Has anyone shipped a Deckel mill from Germany, and if so, how much did it cost, and what all was involved? What would be the best way to do it? Suggestions on shippers? Thanks for any help, Paul Hoffman
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    Cost to Ship a Deckel From Gewrmany

    Hi All, Has anyone shipped a Deckel mill from Germany, and if so, how much did it cost, and what all was involved? What would be the best way to do it? Suggestions on shippers? Thanks for any help, Paul Hoffman
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    What year was the last Generation Deckel FP2 Released

    Hi all, What year was the last Generation Deckel FP2 Released? Paul
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    Has anyone heard of an MR brand surface ginding wheel

    Hi All, I bought a supposed CBN surface grinding wheel on ebay. The wheel was marked "MR" "D2291". I have never heard of that brand of wheel, and the D2291, sounds like it should be a diamond wheel. Any help would be appreciated. Paul
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    Tell Me about the Deckel Dialog 3 cnc control

    Hi All, Looking at euro mills, trying to decide which way to go. How does the dialog 3 CNC control compare to the dialog 4, and can the 3 be upgraded to a 4? Is it easy to up grade and is it worth it? What are the good and bad features of the 3 VS the 4? Best Regards, Paul

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