Hardinge dsm-a relay wiring
Hi folks, I'm in the process of putting a dsm-a back into service. I had a few issues which have been solved except for one outstanding issue. The machine won't run through its automatic cycle. I can...
View ArticleHave mill now need a proper lathe?
I recently purchased my first mill, a Bridgeport 9"x48" with variable speed. Now I need to get a proper lathe to pursue my prototype work. I have a South Bend 9" lathe that obviously has its...
View ArticleBridgeport Boss4 CNC complete rebuild
I've had my rebuild done for a year now and the mill has been running sweetly. I used it last winter to build parts for our high school robotics team. They not only made it to state finals for the...
View Articlehardinge dsm-a parts manual
Does anyone have the parts manual for the dsm-a? I think ill have to order one from ebay but in the meantime, im trying to find a part number for the turret up micro switch so i can get a replacement...
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Buying Hardinge from pictures HLV-H Please Help
Hi. Here I am looking to buy hardinge on the pictures. What do you think how it looks in the pictures, whether it's the original color and condition of maschine etc. Do you thing is good. The price is...
View ArticleBridgeport Knee Mill Question!!
This thread may have already been posted and if so sorry, but any how I got a mill that makes a high pitch whining sound and for the life of me I cant figure out where its coming from, but sometimes...
View ArticleBull Gear Interference
I am working on rebuilding a Bridgeport 2J head. I am disassembling the head to give everything a good cleaning and lubricating. I replaced the bearings on the small bull gear and noticed, after I...
View ArticleBridgeport Milling Table Problem
I just picked up a 1980 Bridgeport series 1 2J mill at an auction. The machine is in good shape, but I hope I didn't damage it moving it into my shop. To get in the door I had to extend the table all...
View ArticleTrouble installing lube tubing?
I'm replacing a couple of lube lines on my Bridgeport mill but having trouble inserting the tubes in the holes made for them. Is there a trick to doing this?
View ArticleBridgeport Cherrying Head information
Does anyone have a working Bridgeport cherrying head, and if so, can you take a picture or two of the hand wheel off the machine? I just acquired a used cherrying head, but it is missing the hand...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Uncontrollable Speed Changes
Hey guys, We have a Hardinge HLV-H here at work, and when you trigger the Faster/Slower switch, the lathe just takes off in either direction. I noticed that the contactors (Essex 101140) are sticking...
View ArticleVMC600/22 Gross positioning error z b (i have searched for days and applied...
Good evening chaps we have a vmc 600 with tnc 370 control we are having following errors Gross positioning error z c (less common) Gross positioning error z b (most common)(daily) processor check error...
View ArticleWebb Mill (BP Clone) Back Gear Question
To use/keep the spindle in neutral, do you have to hang onto the high/neutral/low lever? Or, once in neutral, should it stay there?
View ArticleValue of Bridgeport mill ball screws?an
I would like to replace the precision ground ball screws on my '07 Bridgeport mill with standard ACME type screws. What would be a fair price to ask for them including the bracket? I believe the screws...
View ArticlePancake motor
Well I just retired the old grizzly and bought an old bridgeport from an auction. Got a great deal on it and got it home. While waiting on the vfd I installed the dro and all the goodies. Finally got...
View ArticleBridgeport parts cross over
Will a Bridgeport variable speed plate and sliding housing work on a Alliant RT2? There is a $100 difference on the sliding housing alone. Thank you for your help, Ty
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Lagun FT-1 Mill, Broken Quill Feed, Help!
Dear All, I hope I'm not the only idiot to ever have reversed the quill feed. It got stuck, I un-stuck it. Now the mill works but the quill feed stopped working. Finally made the time today to take it...
View ArticleFine feed problem BP series 1
I have a series 1 Bridgeport. When I engage the fine feed, either power feed or with the hand wheel, the quill advances as it should, until it meets resistance, then it makes a clicking noise,...
View ArticleDiscovery 308 with DX32 Control
Does anyone know how the G12/13 helix is supposed to work on the DX32. The first line in the manual is confusing to me it says do a polar move with G0/1 A I J and one letter I forget at the moment. I'm...
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What attachment is this?
Bought some stuff at auction, this was in the lot. Has an r8 shaft so I assume it goes right on the quill of the Bridgeport. The crank I have my hand on will turn lower part 360 degrees. The other one...
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