Hardinge stuff for sale ~ lost post
Someone posted some parts for a Hardinge lathe for sale on the 19th. I "moved" the post to the "Machinery for sale or wanted". The post looked fine, but when I came back to the BP forum, there was no...
View ArticleShowing/Displaying G-code from conversational
I wanted to share this tidbit for Bridgeport-Romi EZ-Path lathes for a few reasons. It's incredibly useful to see the g-code this machine generates from the conversational input. I have yet to figure...
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Need help with feed screw identification and reassembly
The 2J I got had the feed screws entirely disassembled when I received it, so I have no idea what went where when it was taken apart. I am hoping some of this stuff looks familiar to other people here...
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Bridgeport Rigid Head/Boss Head Tram
Hello, I have a boss R2E3 machine, and I've been getting some back cutting with larger diameter cutters. Upon checking the tram, it seems that I'm `.0025" out of trams. Does anyone know how to tram...
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Hardinge HLV-H versus the Britisch KL1 I have 2 of these
I recently bought 2 Hardinge They were offered as HLV-H But on arrivel they turned out to be the Britisch made KL1 Is there a difference in value And what would be a fair price for these YOM is 1983...
View ArticleConsidering an Acra 10x54 Mill
Hello forum, I have searched around and seen similar topics. I'm weighing a new Southbend 10x54 verses a 10 y/o Acra 10x54. The Southbend specs are readily available and I understand they are made in...
View ArticleHardinge H51 air blast question
Hey guys, I'm working with a hardinge H51 SP with a fanuc oi-td control, the job I'm running I'm finding that periodically a chip will work it way in the sub side collet and Mark up the part, so I...
View ArticleLarge bull gear rubbing on cover plate above it
Hi All, I'm a long term lurker, first time poster. I'm having a issue with my new Bridgeport clone mill (it's a varispeed mill, branded a Condor, but has no info plate. I think it is a 2VS or 3VS...
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BP Bushings & Epoxy?
Guys I know I am going to get hammered on this question but wanted to ask WHY I have my bushing in hand so doing a dry run before I apply the epoxy to the spindle drive pulley.So I am looking at it I...
View ArticleBridgeport Sine Plate
Looking for info on the smaller Bridgeport Sine plate. 5" x 7" I know that part, was wondering about the size of the Tee slots, weight and rigidity to do light to medium duty milling. Thanks bob
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3mm PEEK nut-making; Live-ish Tooling on the HLVH
Faced with making some 3mm PEEK 1mm thick hex nuts that press onto m1.4 x 0.3 mm stainless posts, I wasn't relishing the idea of making hex stock on the mill, then transferring that hex stock to...
View ArticleHLV-BK Lead Screw Guard
Safety came around again. They want me to put some sort of cover or guard on the lead screw on the HLV-BK. I tried to tell them that the lead screw only moves when threading, and both hands are on...
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About to pull trigger on a Hardinge TM Mill
Hi - New member here. For some time I've been looking for a Hardinge TM mill to augment my metal fabrication capabilities at home. We have a machine shop at work, and while I've had some basic training...
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I found a Bridgeport 412x with Fanuc O-Mate. How about DNC and dripfeed..
The controller does have the 25 pin connector on the side.. does that mean it will be able to dnc and dripfeed? i am a newbie when it comes to setting up DNC.. this machine is for my home shop so i can...
View ArticleInherited a bridgeport
I have recently inherited a Bridgeport from a family member and looking for some beginner guides to milling machines and some manuals of machine it self. The Bridgeport has a model J milling and...
View ArticleBridgeport Romi Centur 35E CNC Lathe
Need the manuals for this machine. Machine will not power on. It has a Fanuc 0-T controller.
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Bridgeport Mill, need help in order to eventually sell it.
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and hope that everyone is having a great day. I will begin with I have no knowledge about this Bridgeport Mill so that is why I am turning to those that do like...
View ArticleHardinge TT Tapping Head
I pick up a TT tapping head, and have been looking around for some instructions and can not find much. I figured I would read up on it before trying the thing out. Anyone have info on setting these...
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Hardinge TFB-H Compound Slide Part Availability
Hi all, I would like to apologize in advance with my lack of knowledge in this field but I figured there is no better place to ask a question like this. I am in the market for a lathe and have had my...
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Bridgeport Collet Size/Taper
I recently bought a older Bridgeport mill, see attached pictures. I have been doing reading on forums and other websites to nail down what collets I need for this machine and just wanted some...
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