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    Mobil Vactra #2 Shortage??

    We called our local distributor yesterday to order some Vactra #2. They said they are out and Mobil has not made any for months. This is very confusing as this is a pretty standard way lube. Has anybody heard similar stories? We checked and a distributor in Rockford has some, sounds like...
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    Question about Engineering Ratio of Cast Iron Bearings

    I am looking to see if somebody has a chart/info on what the ratio is on the fit for in my case what would be on a cast iron bearing. I know it this info has to be in the Bible somewhere. To be specific I am trying to confirm how the fit on my carriage bore should be in comparison to the table...
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    Informative article on grinding

    Came across this on Linkedin from Era Steel. http://www.erasteel.com/sites/default/files/media/document/CORP_Brochure_Grinding.pdf
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    Pros/Cons of Fanuc Service Contracts

    I am going to look at possibly signing up with Fanuc for a service contract program. I have about 10 machines that were either new with Fanuc controls or I have retrofitted. The oldest being early 1990's vintage. As the guys age who have always helped me out troubleshoot these controls I...
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    Looking for somebody whop can Lap LARGE parts. 21" dia.

    Per the title on the thread. We have a request where a customer is looking for .750 thick x 21" dia. Tolerance is +/- .00004". 1 micron. Hardened tool steel material, mid 50 rockwell C- Scale. No specific finish. I could grind down to hold a size/flat parallel to within +/-.0001". If you...
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    Ingersoll Plate saw for sale.

    Large Capacity- 72" x 144"!! These are a rare type of machine to find these days. Ready to go to work! This saw cut 4140/P20 for most of its life. it is built solid! the main frame section weighs in at around 40,000 lbs! Ingersoll 72" x 144" Plate Saw, S/N 2487, 3/8" -12" capacity |...
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    Rigging a 100" Blanchard Grinder

    Today we unloaded a 100" Blanchard base. I used a 3/4" chain and then a 7/8" chain that had foundry hooks. I only had a short section of foundry hook chain so I had to then use 2 20' long blue straps that when on a basket hitch at good for 40,000 lbs each. Total weight approx 52,000 lbs...
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    For sale - rockford 72" planer mint condition

    Removed from Busch Precision. 22" x 72" table. Beautiful condition, you will not find another like it. Located in Milwaukee. $9,500 and I will load on your truck.
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    14" Dia Norton Grinding wheels for sale

    Guys and Gals- I have some 14" x 5" x 2" Norton wheels for sale. I know this should go in the for sale section but this is directly related to Abrasive items. If you have specific questions on these wheels and if they will work for your application I will for sure help you out. I had...
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    Norton Grinding Wheels for Sale

    I have some 14 x 2 x 5 wheels on ebay. some are ceramic and some are their new creep feed formula. If you have questions I will for sure help you out here to see if they would work for you. Norton Grinding Wheel 14 x 2 x 5 X25A46-K2VS3P | eBay
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    CNC Operator/Programmer Positions in SE Wisconsin

    We will help your relocate if you are from out of the area. We have a clean a/c shop. Excellent health care benefits. The owners have the identical plan that the employees have. We are a 3rd generation company. In addition to CNC positions we have top level Surface grinding positions...
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    Machine Shop Pictures from Nordberg, Milwaukee Plant.

    My wife's uncle worked at Nordberg. He started there in the late 70's. A couple weeks ago we were talking about some of the building and what were in them as I am in and out of the building from time to time. He had picked up some photos that were laying around at the end when they closed in...
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    Warner & Swasey #4 realignment and cleaning

    A couple of weeks ago we had to move several of our turret and engine lathes to move in a New Mori Seiki SL403. Once we had repositioned the old lathes, leveled them out we found a major problem with one of our W&S turret lathes. The operator was having a hard time to hold size and after...
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    Looking for old thread about rust removal

    There was a thread here a while back about about a guy who had a machine and the table was totally rusted. I think this was in Germany?? the person used some solution and it did a pretty darn good job to fix this. Does anybody remember this thread? If I can get my hands on this stuff I...
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    Rockford Planer

    Yesterday at the Busch auction I was able to pick up their small planer. I as well won a 7' Carlton Radial Arm drill which I have immediate work for. On the planer I was planning to use it for straight edges ect. This machine is in mint condition. When I would be in their shop in the past...
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    Rigging a Mattison Grinder

    We just brought in a Mattison grinder for stock. Approximately 50,000 lbs. Our Spreader bar, 2 15T cranes and some 5/8" chain got the job done. Along with some good operators and safe working.
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    Scraping Video from Ingersoll Machine

    At 2:20 appears to me he is scraping a gib. Appears to be perfect technique. Richard? Ingersoll Milling Fall of 97 Pt 4 - YouTube This video explains about the gib and shows them installing it on this mill at 4:45. Ingersoll Milling Fall of 97 Pt 1 - YouTube This video explains how the...
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    Ingersoll Milling Machine Shop Videos

    Was searching thru youtube and came across some video of the assembly floor at Ingersoll. John Maney who posted the video now installs machines with SNK. This is some pretty impressive video of how they would rig the machine parts and it appears these guys had done this before. The one guy...
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    Hannifin C frame Press, Documentaion Help Needed

    I bought a 35 Ton C frame press at auction. It was an online auction and for what I was going to pay I did not inspect the machine since it was about a 4 hr drive to where it was at. Once it arrived at my shop we powered it up and all was at least functioning. We replaced the coupling between...
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    Rottler vs Sunnen Hone

    Our U.K. operation is looking at a new honing machine. Rottler H85A vs a Sunnen SV15. This will be used for honing holes from Dia approx. 1" up to 3". Max hole depth about 6". We are only doing a single hole. Nothing like engine blocks or multiple holes. Tolerance within Can anybody give...

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