Deckel Serial Numbers

[TracyP]

Does anyone have a list of Deckel FP1 serial numbers matched with the year the machine was built or is this information encoded in the serial number itself like other machine tool manufacturers do? I am interested mainly in FPxx machines. Is there any particular feature of the FP1 machines that can be used as a clue to the age of the machine - i.e. switch style, feed options, casting differences etc.Thanks!

 

[D. Thomas]

DMG in Charlotte is of little help for this sort of thing. I've emailed the preiminent Deckel parts dealer in Germany and they have yet to respond...my lack of German language skills may not help matters...