Cleaning advice for a Hardinge VMC 600 II
So, can anyone offer advice on the best way to clean 19 years of grime and residue off a used machine? I'm using Zep heavy duty citrus degreaser to (carefully) clean up the outside of the machine. It...
View ArticleHLV to CNC: Any conversion tips?
Hi All I'm converting my HLV to CNC and just wondered if anyone had done it before? Mainly looking for how people setup their cross slide motor and ball screw configuration. Cheers Jools
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New to milling buying a Bridgeport Round Ram J head questions about the motor
Hello, thanks in advance to all that share their knowledge in this forum, is a very practical place to find good info. I live waaaaaaaay south (Uruguay) to the US so it makes it really hard to get...
View ArticleHelp setting rotary table after centered
Can someone explain how to tram or set a rotary table (after it's centered) so the degree marks are in alignment with the x and y of the table? Both mill and table are Bridgeport. I can disengage the...
View ArticleBridgeport Right Angle attachment
Hi everyone. I have been looking into getting a right angle attachment and / or quillmaster for my 1979 BJ2 machine. It may sound a crazy question but has anyone thought of making their own attachment...
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Hardinge D2 Tool Holder Dimensions
I am looking to replicate the Hardinge D2 style tool holder block, does anyone have one they could measure for me? I have attached a picture of the 5 dimensions I think I need. Yes, I could just...
View ArticleCentroid conversion
Hi has anyone converted their BP Interact to the Centroid Allinone and shipped it from the USA to the UK and if so what how would you rate it.
View ArticleServo 140 power feed disassembly
My Bridgeport clone Servo 140 table feed(right hand side drive) lost its power cord yesterday. One of the wires pulled loose from the bottom of the housing. I can’t figure out how to remove the innards...
View ArticleClausing 17 x 60 engine lathe , oil pump location and servicing.
My lathe stopped pumping oil the other day when I was using it. Does anyone know / have any advice on locating and servicing the oil pump on this machine? Its a 1760 , 8000 series and have never had a...
View ArticleIso30 quillmaster and right angle attachment
Hello all, Can anyone help me? I WOULD LIKE to search me a quillmaster and right angle attachment for my bridgeport. The problem is that I have a iso30 spindle on the j head. Machine is build in...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Lathe Electrical Panel Troubleshooting
Does an electrical schematic/diagram exist with voltage, amps, or ohms values at connection endpoints in the panel? I feel like that would make basic troubleshooting much easier. But all my searching...
View ArticleLagun FTV-2
Hello, looking for a good variable speed milling machine, currently have a 9x42 Bridgeport step pulley head. I am also looking for something a little heftier than my series 1. I did a lot of searching...
View ArticleBridgeport Interact 412 - Axis PSU Fault
Hello all. I'm hoping maybe someone here can provide some guidance. We have a Bridgeport Interact 412 that we have been using successfully for about 6 months. It was previously in use at a local...
View ArticleRestoring a round ram vs upgrading it
I'm been crunching some numbers, and since I have to buy all handles, and the table is worn out enought that is like a U (barely) is it worth it to restore it or is it best to upgrade it? I was...
View ArticleProgramming TECO L510 VFD in Bridgeport
I just installed a TECO L510 on my Bridgeport milling machine in order to turn my single phase 220 power into the three phase 220 power needed to power my machine... And now I am completely lost... I...
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Drawing/measurments of bridgeport shaper clapper
Esteemed colleagues, I have acquired a Bridgeport Model E head, aka the shaper or key way head. The good news is it is in good shape, runs, has little wear and is mostly complete. Unfortunately it has...
View ArticleBridgeport micrometer gauge screws
What size are the screws that hold the micrometer gauge on a bridgeport mill? Thanks, Ryan
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ProtoTrak MX2 Floppy cable routing
I am putting an MX2 back together and need to know routing for the floppy cable.. There are 2 possibles, the main board has a floppy connector as does one of the riser cards.. (blue connector).. I just...
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