Bridgeport VMC 1000 : Axis Drive Error warning
Hello Can anybody help or advise? We have a Bridgeport VMC 1000 with a Heidenhain TNC 370 Controller. After running a program, the spindle had returned to M25 position for a few minutes and then an...
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What is the aftermarket number for a Bridgeport 1118-2120 belt?
View ArticleRemoving an Erickson Quick Change 30 Master Tool holder from a Bridgeport 2J...
Anyone know how to remove an Erickson Quick Change 30 Master Tool holder from a Bridgeport 2J head? I've made several attempts on the internet to find detailed instructions, video, etc... No luck. Just...
View ArticleBridgeport Series 2 Riser Dimensions?
I have riser that I believe is for a Bridgeport Series 2? I donÂ’t have a machine that I can measure the bolt pattern.....anyone have a picture or dimensions of the series 2 bolt pattern? Another...
View ArticlePulling Series 2 Bridgeport Head -- what else while I'm in there?
Last year I hit the "home machine shop lottery" when my work decided to give me a couple machines from the former shop. I snagged a 50x14 Clausing engine lathe as well as a very well equipped...
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Hardinge DV59 New to me
Guys, just recently (May) acquired this Hardinge DV59 model, with turret and cross slide. The serial is in the 13xxx so would like to know more about when it was made. Lathe came from a friend of mine...
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Holding a 16x20x8 box to table.
Box is 16W 20H and 8D, W - width, H - height, D - depth The steel is 0.075 thick. I want to cut slots on the sides. The box would have to laid on it's opposite side. The issue is the 16" height. I am...
View ArticleStep belt J-head rattling sound with backlash on step belt
Greeting all: I typically lurk here on PM and post on the HSM forum. But I figured the knowledge base on this forum might be greater. In the 15+ years I've owned my existing J-head B'port, I only lubed...
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Hardinge TFB-H Compound Slide Removal
Looking for some help with a Hardinge TFB-H how to remove the compound slide. I can't figure it out. Attached Thumbnails   Â
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Dismantle early vari-speed cone pulleys
I'm servicing the vari-speed pulleys and speed adjuster on my HLV and I thought I'd put up some pics. I have two problems, one is that the centre sheave is a bit loose so rattles as it rocks every...
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Glad I found this: threading leadscrew was run through the drive belt
I continue to get my new HLV-H sorted. She's running great and cleaning up pretty well. Funny thing happened last night. I was running the spindle at slow speed and had the threading tumbler in the...
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Bent Way cover on BP clone Y Axise
Well I got a bit of a surprise when I removed the rear swarf protector to find this: I've not seen this in a post before does anyone have an idea how it might have happened ? I t would be good to avoid...
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Looking for advice/ideas Brown and Sharpe #10y Hardinge collets
Picked these up hoping I could fabricate a tail stock collet system for my Wade 8a lathe. Unfortunately, my idea was flawed. (Had to try it though. ;)). Now I'm left with 34 +/- collets of various...
View ArticleBridgeport series I mill verse south bend mill
Hello I am new to marching and already have a BP series l mill and new I have a opportunity to get a old south bend mill that has had little use and was wondering how the south bend compares to the BP...
View ArticleNew DX32 User questions
Hello All, I'm retiring! Just sold my Haas VF2, etc. However; I still have one product that I drill for a customer, so I purchased a V2XT DX32. Lots to learn, but I have my basic program working. I...
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Hardinge TM/UM Motor Issues Advice Request
Greetings I have recently acquired a Hardinge UM Serial Number 20371 with an old (like the machine) 3 phase motor. Connected to a VFD with motor belt disconnected, the motor starter overload tripped...
View ArticleHardinge HXL-S Lathe With Siemems Sinumeric 810T Controller
I am looking for a PLC ladder diagram for the above machine Can anyone help Gerry Allison UK
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Hardinge CHNC w/Siemens 810T battery alarm AFTER replacing battery
I just posted this in the CNC machining section, before remembering about the Hardinge section here. I fired up the machine today to put a new battery in since it's been several yrs since I've put a...
View ArticleHardinge HLVH Steady Rest/ Banjo For Threading/ Dog Drivers/ 2" Step Chuck...
I posted these items in the for sale section! https://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...3/#post3394286 Thanks for looking! Kevin
View ArticleHLV compound base banana shaped
I'm scraping the top parts of my HLV and thought I would share this. I removed the pivot ring from the compound slide base and stuck it on my plate. It rattled a bit on the ends so I stoned it for...
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