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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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    Servo Motors and VFD's

    I was wondering if it is possible to run a 3 phase servo motor with a VFD. Having no experience with servo motors so I thought it best to try the forum. I have been offered a 2kw 220 volt three phase motor designed for 400Hz, which on paper the Siemens Micromaster 440 I have should be able to...
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    Shipping cost to the UK

    I wonder if any one on the forum in the US lives near Hudson, New Hampshire. I am trying to find a company and the rough shipping costs to put a small surface grinder on a standard pallet and ship to the UK. Many thanks Adrian.
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    Machine gearbox oil

    I am currently refurbishing a Mikron WF1 which is same as the WF2. With regard to gearbox oil, I wanted to run this by people on the forum with far more machine experience than me. I have an old manual in Russian which is not easy to decipher. For the Y axis head assembly the manual recommends...
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    Mikron Traversing drive chain

    I have been refurbishing a Mikron WF1 and have an issue with the main traversing drive chain. The chain looks like it's the wrong pitch, it works but makes a clicking sound as it feeds onto the lower sprocket. The tighter the chain the more pronounced the click, so there is definitely a pitch...
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    Heidenhain Positip 850 Help Required

    If anyone on the forum has a Heidenhain Positip 850 I have a favour to ask. My unit has died and it appears the power supply is at fault. If someone has a similar unit I would be very grateful if they could take the lid off and measure the DC voltages out of the power supply. My plan is to...
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    Mikron WF2 Carriage Oiling System

    I wonder if anybody on the forum knows how a Mikron WF1 or WF2 basic oiling system works for the table carriage assembly. I have a machine with a single oiling point located on the left upper side of the main carriage unit looking from the front. I assume it's like the FP1 and there are...
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    DC Motor Control

    I am investigating using a DC motor for a machine drive, for which I currently use a three phase motor and inverter. I have a 240V 2.5hp DC motor from a treadmill, series or shunt wound not sure. Whilst looking for a suitable dc motor controller I was thinking of using a SCR AC type controller...
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    Three Phase transformer and VFD

    I am trying to get my head around what's needed for a 415V three phase star configuration converter. I am trying to steer away from an idler motor with capacitor setup and was wondering if any one has tried putting a three phase transformer with primary as delta and secondary as star on the...
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    FP High Speed Head Spindle Type ?

    This FP head has come up for sale advertised as a SK40 taper, but it's missing the drive dogs. Curious as to what taper it is, clearly it's way too big to be MK4. Hopefully someone can identify it. Ciao Adrian.
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    Two Wheel FP2 CNC Conversion

    I came across this whilst trawling for a machine to buy and was somewhat surprised. Has anyone seen one of these before, is it a home made setup or actually made by a company as a retro fit, it looks almost professional apart from from the control panel labeling. I wonder if they replaced the...
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    Maho MH500 Evolution

    Does any one have technical details for the Maho MH500, there seems to be many different types of the same machine growing in size in the later years. The square head types shown below are the ones I have found so far, starting with the white machine which I have seen and is about the same size...
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    Mikron WF2 DRO Retrofit ?

    I cam across this whilst looking for a machine to buy and it gave me a laugh. Score 1-10 for a "professional fitted" dro system. To whoever fitted this, all I can say is don't give up the day job, and if this is the day job, you need to change. Ciao Adrian.
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    Deckel Centering Scope

    I wonder if any one on the forum has taken a Deckel Wetzlar centering scope apart. I would like to change the cable which is very old and rigid. and probably rewire the lamps to LED at the same time. On the body directly above the screw on glass cover there are three grub screws, one by the...
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    Mikron WF2

    I was wondering if any UK members have or know where a Mikron WF2 is in the UK. I am toying with the idea of changing my much loved and pampered FP1 for a slightly larger machine and I like the spec of the Mikron, but need to see one in action. Down side is parts and the Forum knowledge...
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    Late FP2 and FP3

    Can anybody enlighten me on the differences between a last generation non active FP2 and an FP3, apart from the obvious increase in X and Y travel. Size wise they look virtually the same with the FP3 being just 25mm taller and 100Kg heavier according to the sales info. The main body looks the...
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    Deckel FP2 or FP3 wiring diagram

    Hi all Does anybody have a wiring diagram for an FP2 or FP3 two motor machine. I think they are the same electrically may be slightly different motors. I have seen the wiring details on the Wrench CD and wondered if there were any updates. Plan is to run it single phase with an inverter for...
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    FP5A ebay bargain

    This must be the buy of the year, if you have the space and requirement for large capacity. Deckel FP5 Milling Machine | eBay An FP5A with Dialog11 that looks in good nick for just £1019
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    FP1 Traversing Lever Modification.

    One irritant for me on FP machines is no gate action on the X-Z traversing lever to prevent accidentaly engaging the wrong direction. Standing at the side of the machine it’s more natural and easier to engage the X axis than the Z axis and visa versa standing at the front. I am sure I can’t be...
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    Colchester Student Spindle Brake ?

    I am helping a friend who has a problem with his Colchester Student lathe (round head). The machine is the type fitted with a Matrix type clutch assembly. When he used to stop the spindle with the stop/start lever the spindle would immediately stop with a brake like effect, and this no longer...

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