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  1. Looking for some connectors for Bridgeport Interact 720 project

    Hello Everyone,

    I am in the process of adding a 4th axis to my BP 720. But I am having a hard time finding some of the connectors I need to finish the project. The pictures below will show the...
  2. Re: 720 problem ROT fixed

    Hello All,

    So the real question was, what can supersede other commands.
    Wait for it..... The Touch Probe

    Press Touch Probe
    Up arrowed to Rotation ent
    It was set +2.0 degrees, pressed 0, ent...
  3. 720 Update

    When I was making some more test cuts in the air yesterday and found out it is also drifting in the X direction when cutting in the Y only axis. It will cut a square but not parallel to the table.
    ...
  4. BP 720 Interact with Y-axis drift when in programmatic cutting

    Hello All,

    I am having problems with my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720 with Heidenhain 351/355 controller.

    After two years cleaning and rebuilding and creating a fusion 360 post, I think I have...
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    Re: Bridgeport 720 Interact (Issue)

    Hello Patrick,

    I believe all you have to do is add 1 to whatever value is in MP158

    The Heidenhain site is a great resource link: https://www.heidenhain.com/en_US/software/

    See attachment for...
  6. Sticky Keys on BP INT 720 Heidenhain Operator Panel

    Hello,

    My Bridgeport Interact 720 Operator Panel (TE 351 A) has sticky/binding keys. I'm sure this was caused years of open doors and wet hands before me.

    Has anyone of you experts...
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    Bending Spring Steel

    Hello All,

    I would like to bend some replacement spring tool fingers for my mills ATC, I need 3 replacements.
    attached is a scale drawing of the spring and a picture.

    I bought some 1075 Blue...
  8. Bridgeport Interact 720 ATC Repair and Clean

    Hello All,

    The BP's ATC has broken tool holders and springs in need of repair.

    The problem is I am not sure how to disassemble the ATC correctly.

    I will attach some pictures and a drawing to...
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    Accuslide Hardinge CNC retrofit problems

    Upgrade Technology Rock Solid Lathe with Fagor 8025T controller and EMS 606 PC3 spindle driver

    Hello Everyone,

    The lathe intermittently works, the Fagor 8025T controller always completes boot...
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    Re: Heidenhain TS-112 touch probe

    Did you get the probe working?
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    Tree 310 Baldor retrofit problems

    Hello Tree/Baldor experts,

    I have been trying to get Baldor retrofit drivers and motors working on my Tree 310. The machine was not working when I got it, and I found out the mill...
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    Re: heres a DIY drawbar force gauge

    Hello, Any updates to the DIY drawbar force gauge.

    I have a new to me 1989 Bridgeport 720 I just changed the spring washers.

    The drawbar seems to be working okay but it would be nice to know...
  13. Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 drawbar removel and inspection

    Update,

    I disassembled the drawbar and found many broken washers and some bite marks on the drawbar itself (See picture). The bite marks are only about .001 - .002 deep.

    I have some new washers...
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    Re: Dynapath Delta 20 Troubles

    Hello Redzilla,

    When you recapped the supply, did you change all of the electrolytic caps or just the output side caps?
    I ask because I only recapped the output side and am still getting ~ 300mv...
  15. Bridgeport Interact 720 drawbar removel and inspection

    Hello,

    I think I have figured out my ATC tool jam problem on the 720.

    If the air pressure drops below 95 psi the ATC sometimes fails to load the tool holder, because the drawbar does not fully...
  16. Re: Refurbishing my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720

    Update,

    I may have found out how the ATC fingers were broken. I was testing the ATC, having it load a 5/8 end mill and then put it back and then load a 3" facing cutter. I had ran this programs...
  17. Re: Bridgeport Interact 720H ecoder cable question

    Update,

    I shortened the cable, machine works the same. :-)

    Thanks,
    Bryan
  18. Bridgeport Interact 720 H training material

    Hello,

    I have my Bridgeport Interact 720H with the non-graphics controller Heidenhain 351, leveled and up and running, by than I mean I can turn it on, let it complete self test. I have cut one 2"...
  19. Re: Refurbishing my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720

    Update,

    Here is a picture showing the broken parts.

    Thanks, Bryan
  20. Refurbishing my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720

    Hello,

    I have been refurbishing my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720 and found 3 broken tool holders and 3 broken spring tool fingers, and was wanting to know if any one has any used parts for sale, or...
  21. Bridgeport Interact 720H ecoder cable question

    Hello,

    Machine info: 1989 Bridgeport Interact 720H

    Some one has replaced the Y encoder cable with one that is ~40' longer than it needs to be. (See picture)

    Should I shorten the cable to a...
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    Need help with a Sandvik facing tool

    Hello,

    I was given this 1988 Sandvik facing tool. :-)

    Now I need to know how many inch pounds of torque to tighten the screws, in the clamps, holding the inserts?

    Sandvik support did not...
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    Need help with a Sandvik facing tool

    Hello All,

    I was given this 1988 Sandvik facing tool and was wanting to know how many inch pounds of torque to tighten the screws (T20) in the clamps holding the inserts.

    Sandvik Coromant...
  24. Looking for Compost training material, or older BP 720 POST.

    Hello All,

    I am looking for any general training material for Compost 3 or just Compost training in general, I have the Compost 2 manual but it mostly definitions and not really training. I would...
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Hello All,

    I am now trying to cut a simple circle to measure for accuracy.

    Keep in mind this is the stripped down bridgeport TNC 351/355 without graphics which means no block form setup in...
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Update,

    I had the wrong pull studs, with the correct ones the tool holders lock up just like they should.

    Next step, see if I can talk to controller via RS232.

    Thanks,
    Bryan
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Update and Corrections,

    First, the big blunder on my part, I had the wrong spindle motor numbers.
    The correct spindle motor is: FM7-A055-S1C1-E01 Which is a match to the Fagor Spindle Driver...
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Update,

    Yes, the slow spindle speed was a operator error, when I put in 4k for a speed it worked just fine. I did notice if I turn up the speed greater than 4k it gets a spindle error.

    So the...
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Update,

    I replaced power supply U1 and now the 720 comes up and completes axis reference. :-)

    FYI, I do not have the air hooked up yet, and the machine has had the spindle driver and power...
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    Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 H start up errors

    Hello All,

    Can the Bridgeport interact 720 H tap holes? ( G83 ) is it Rigid Tapping or Rapid Tapping?
    Was tapping a option for 720, or did it come standard in1989.

    The programming manual talks...
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