Bridgeport VMC 1000-20 Fanuc o-mate parameters wanted
Hello everyone. Does anyone have the parameters for this machine and is willing to share them? asking for a friend. thanks in advance :D
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Series 1 CNC with Mesa 5i25/7i76 PC conversion using LinuxCNC
I am doing a PC/Mesa card retrofit to a Bridgeport Boss 5. The original power, spindle with manual speed control, SMD and ACC cards and steppers are still good. I am trying set up the pin outs....
View ArticleHelp with ID/Info on this Bridgeport?
This is for sale locally, I'm ready to add a larger machine to supplement my benchtop mill. So many iterations of BP heads, and I can't see to find this particular one online. 1/2 hp seems awfully...
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What are these?
HI Im new to milling. I bought a used machine that came with some bits These were included. What are they? Attached Thumbnails Â
View Article1995 Bridgeport VMC 760/22
Hi guys, I have a 1995 Bridgeport VMC 760/22 with a DX-32 control. The machine has been sitting almost 2 years and I'm wanting some advice on what I should do before I power it up. I don't have the...
View Articlebridgeport rotary table
Im looking at a bridgeport 12" rotary table. It doesnt come with any index plates. Are they available to buy?
View ArticleNeed Bridgeport mill table advice
I bought myself a Bridgeport mill, series 1. I'm in the process of rebuilding it. Not in bad shape but was coated with cosmoline and everything has to come apart. Today I slid the table off and...
View ArticleAcer Ultima knee mills
I am in the market for a knee mill for my home shop and have come across a decent looking Acer 3vk. I know Acer is pretty well regarded, but I am having trouble finding information on this machine, and...
View Article'Air Pressure Low' - Interact 308 TNC2500B
Hi, I've just started getting 'Air Pressure Low' warning when pressing Tool Unclamp or running M6 tool change on a working machine. Manual tool change functions as expected and I can swap tools. M6...
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Hardinge HC-AT Questions
Anyone here have experience running a Hardinge HC-AT? I have mine powered up with air connected. It seems to be doing its thing but I donÂ’t see how you adjust the amount the tool is advanced with each...
View Articlehardinge m11 cataract mill
Hi, i'm looking for any info about this bench mill. Sorry I can't get the pics to load. SN 731 Tag say's M 11 Cataract bench miller.Copy and paste in your browser to see picture. Imgur: The magic of...
View ArticleAlliant RT2 - Simplifying a Bridgeport Variable head
This might be a very dumb question, but i am new to milling and learning as i go. I got a Alliant RT2 milling machine, it has a variable head very similar to Bridgeport, My question is can we simplify...
View ArticlePhase converter for Bridgeport
I recently moved my Bridgeport J head (1hp motor) into my garage and am forced to use a phase converter to convert my 220 single phase into three phase power to power the machine .. The company that...
View ArticleBP 1.5hp 2J Motor Shaft Retaining Clip Size
Does anyone know the circlip/ retaining ring size for the motor shaft on a 1.5hp motor? It's a variable speed 2J head. I took the clutch off and lost the clip and can't seem to find anything that fits...
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Comment on various Bridgeport type mills?
I am shopping for a Bridgeport type mill. I do not think I will ever find an actual Bridgeport, Lagun, or Cincinnati machines in Taiwan however there are various Bridgeport clones made in Taiwan......
View ArticleBridgeport V2XT Control - partng out
I acquired the control and monitor from our V2XT after we retrofitted it. I figured somebody could use the parts. PM me if you are interested in any of it.
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H treaded spindle nose
Title says it I am looking for a drawing of the threaded spindle nose of a Hardinge Kl-1 which is identical to a HLV-H Or a place where I can purchase one Peter
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Vfd for j head mill
I put a vfd on my j head mill for the purpose of single phase to 3phase power. I removed the high/low switch because everything I read stated the vfd should be wired directly to motor. My question is...
View ArticleTool Post/Turret Options for BP Romi EZ Path Lathe
Hey all, I dont post much but wanted to get opinions on what tool post or turret most people prefer on a machine like a Bridgeport Romi EZ Path lathe? I recently picked one up for what I think was a...
View Articleclimb milling switch?
On the new Bridgeport style mill I got I noticed an adjustment on the front of the table itself. It shows a symbol for conventional milling and climb milling. I wonder if any mills have a "switch" like...
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