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X-Axis Servo Rapid Feed Lead Screw
I am converting a mill from a Bridgeport 6F-A power feed to a new servo powered feed and the lead screw is way long but also is separated using a bushing and a pin. Does anyone know what I need to do...
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Going to look at a Bridgeport what to look for.
It has a H.Q.T Power head conversion on it with a 3 hp 3 phase motor. It has DRO and power feed left to right. I only have single phase. They are asking 3500 for it. Is that good or bad? Right now I do...
View Articlesqueezing the last bit of accuracy on a BP V2XT cast Iron
This here is a retrofit and I did all the new electronics with machmotion controller 750 Watt closed loop servos. They have a calibration app where I put a DTI in my quill set it to zero off a 4" gauge...
View ArticleBridgeport Series 1 Variable speed head Brake bearing cap question
Good afternoon. I am new here, and have found myself looking for an answer. I have fully rebuilt several Series 1 BP variable speed head machines and have had fantastic outcomes. Currently I am working...
View ArticleR2G4new to me-
Im a hobbyist, but Ive been away from it for a good while. Recently I bought a Bridgeport R2G4, which has a Fanuc 11M control. From what Ive been able to read, they only made about 10 of these and I...
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Extra Security Moving Rotary Table or Vise to Bridgeport Mill
The thought of having a heavy Accessory get away from you when transferring it to your mill is frightening to most of us. If you use a lift table to handle the chore, this idea may appeal to you. I...
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Is this a Bridgeport clone?
Hi everyone, this is my first post and here I am asking for help. I am looking at getting a vertical mill and found this one for sale, however, I cannot find any info about it. I assume it is a chinese...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-B Lathe Lubrication
I am putting an HLV-B serial 342-3 back into service. I tried to add automatic transmission fluid to the carriage gear case as seems to be recommended for more modern HLV series lathes. After sneaking...
View ArticleWhat to look for on a mill?
Recently got word from my boss that I have the option of getting a free mill to our facility. He told me the facility it was at was in the process of taking it apart to scrap it, but they will save it...
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Hardinge HLV Narrow Bed Steadyrest
I bought this steadyrest along with some other tooling. It looks like it is for the narrow bed HLV. What is it worth? Anybody have an HLV-H steadyrest they want to trade? Or buy it?
View ArticleEvaluating step belt B'port head statically? (laying on a workbench)
Backstory: My step belt head has a bit of backlash when in back gear (holding the spindle and rocking the drive pulley back and forth). In high speed, the backlash is 4 or 5 times as much and the head...
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Hardinge HLV lathe info needed.
Just bought a Hardinge lathe and need a bit of info: There is no gears for threading, what do I need? see pics. Also there is a few attachments that I am not sure of: I presume this is a radius cutter...
View ArticleBridgeport Ram Adustment
I just purchased my first mill. A Bridgeport Varispeed 2hp J head. Im trying to get it fully working and tuned up. My Ram adjustment which moves the head in the Y axis for larger work pieces was...
View ArticleBridgeport EZ path lathe service/repair manual
Hi all ive just got a Bridgeport EZ path lathe and i was wondering if anyone has service/repair manuals for it ? preferably .pdf i have the programming Manual for it but it needs a service maybe small...
View ArticleBridgeport EZ path lathe data sending software
Hi all does anyone know what software i should use to transfer programs to the machine via RS232 port? any links to it would be great thanks ! :typing: easy link seems to be the one does anyone know...
View ArticleHLV-H Coolant Capacity?
I just got an HLV-H and am going to clean out the cooling oil sump. Does anyone know the capacity of the sump so I can order some oil to have it ready to go? Bob
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BP J-head loose key in quill down feed speed selector
I have had trouble selecting the quill down feed with the 3 position selector since I bought this mill a few years ago. I pulled the selector cover off this afternoon and discovered that the key had...
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3C headstock identification
Not sure if this belongs here or in the antique section but I purchased this small lathe and am looking for help identifying it. I guess it does not matter that much who made it, but I would like to...
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Bridgeport Right Angle Arbor Support
Hello does any body have the Arbor Support for there Bridgeport Mill? if so, or not, would you recognize this collet? it is the one I have in mine, but for the life of me I cannot find it anywhere in...
View ArticleHardinge HC & Omniturn Control Spindle Bearings
Hello, ISO a bit of guidance on my recent acquisition. It's old, but it's supposed to be in "running" condition...and it was a good price so don't laugh. She's an old Hardinge HC lathe with the...
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