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I wrote a replacement post in the BTC1 clubhouse Forum. It can be read here

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bridgeport-hardinge-mills/16953-btc-clubhouse-21.html

Does anyone have any information about the Italian built press brake Mecos.
Is the company still active? I tried to email them and it was returned to me.
Has anyone used there machines and what is...

I have a SMW 4th axis I bought off ebay a few years ago. When it arrived I got all manuals and contacted SMW for an overhaul kit. It was reasonable priced so I ordered it. There are many O-RIngs...

Fadal is imfamous for pulling the nylon lube lines from the ballscrews and table slides. If you have Turcite falling off then you have a major problem. The table needs to be removed and the ways need...

rev is correct. For crc to work it must look ahead at least 1 cnc block in order to calculate next position. In MDI this is impossible! Fadal is one of the most well behaved machine tools I have used...

Daniel,
Very nice looking machine:-) i'm jealous.I have one of these hard working machines and one I am retrofitting with mach 3. I have all the original manuals and some electrical diagrams.let me...

Here is what I did to replace a couple of my old wornout BEI encoders.
Additionally I wired them in using a RJ-45 jack and receptical. Makes encoder swaps a breeze.

Stephen

Ya Techman,
TG collets are still manufactured and can be purchased with a locking Weldon
grip key. I dont understand how anyone with quality holders and collets Even to
1.0 diameter could have...

Talk to Hotwire Direct.
509-758-8379
www.hotwiredirect.com
They have Power supplies to meet your needs.

hkfanatic,
You will need to trace the wires that go to your orentaion shot pin.
The pnuematic cylinder above the "Z" axis is your orientaion shot pin. It has 3 switches.
On top of the cylinder is...

Look at the 8300 at
www.hotwiredirect.com

I needed to replace a defective encoder a couple of years ago and found this inexspensive solution. (see attached .PDF) I have since discovered that Bridgeport used other mounting systems for the...

hkfantic,
As jonp assured you, you will not have any problems. Unless you forget (in the case of my SMW system) there are 2 CNC brains to consider if there is a program interuption. Intensional or...

hkfanatic,
The BTC-1 has a Control relay for M51. like all M-codes it will be executed after any G-codes on the same line. Once executed it passes contol to the Miscellaneos equipment such as an...

Try this site http://www.machinerypartsdepot.com/
They have exploded views and pricing for Bridgeport Milling Machines.
You need the Clock spring Assembly. Its Item No. 145 on there quill housing...

Hkfanatic,

Hey, Dont be to hard on yourself, I can remember many occasions working on a program and fighting it for hours! Only to vent to a co-worker and in the process have the answer jump at me...

TurboBlazerx
Be carfull when it comes to spindle repair. This job when done properly is not just pressing out the old bearings and popping in the NEW! All components of the spindle are checked and...

Manuelo,
Please check out the following site.
www.hotwiredirect.com
They sell world wide and have Excellent Support!

The VH-65 was pre-drilled and tapped for the 6" buck chuck.( Not sure about the 165) If you install a plug into the center then you can use the 4 adjustment screws to true in the chuck in far less...

In the Northwest call Application Specialties Inc 1-800-882-0305
They carry Hanstefer products and THE best prices on ALL shop related
products. They Also have an excellent staff of Grinders to...

Thanks everyone for there replies. Yes I know for every BETTER mouse TRAP there are 3 Smarter MICE! I have sent off for the Keyloc kit and will evaluate it. Looks like it may be a good fit.
Stephen

As an OEM cnc foam cutting manufaturer we are considering using Mach3 as our controller and developing a robust interface and 4 axis cutting module. Can the VB wizards be easily protected from...

Cutter Comp must be entered in a G0 or a G1. Cutter Comp
can be entered and exited in the main program and past
to the sub program or entered and exited in the sub program.
The D value must be...

Check the 2 chiller cooling lines that enter the headstock. The coolant must enter the line that feeds the bottom of the spindle and exits when spindle chamber is full and drains out the TOP. If...

To convert from 460v to 230v it is not necessary to replace any of the transformers on the machine. However the jumpers on T1 T2 T11 T12 and T13 have to be reconfigured. As you mentioned the main...

hkfanatic,

Glad to hear you are up and running! I new Jonp could come thru for you as he did me!
Jon is a first class mentor here in the BTC-1 zone.
However I believe I can take the PRIZE away...

Checkout Hotwire Directs 8300 CNC machine Capacity is 4'x8'x16' Small and portable.

http://www.hotwiredirect.com/products/cnc-foam-cutting-machines/8300-cnc-specifications/
Nice looking design!!...

Use Hangstefers S-500 and you will never Use another water soluble oil. It will not grow bacteria even when covered with tramp oil. It works vantastic in all equipment. Has excellent lubricity in all...

Chipmakes,
More information is necessary to isolate the problem from a primarily mechanical or electrical issue. Most gererally if the diviation is +/- and in the same envelope then it will be a...

Niggle
I had the same problem on a BP mill I bought. I did almost everthing you tried and came to a dead end...The gib would not MOVE!!. As a last ditch effort of Fix or Failure
I cobbled together...