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  1. Manufacturing Today Threads / Posts  Last Post

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    1. CNC Machining

      Discuss CNC machines, programing, troubleshooting, retrofits.

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      Fanuc 400 Servo Alarm? Go to last post

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      Machinery_E

      05-18-2013, 01:46 PM

    2. CAD / CAM

      Computer aided design/ manufacturing software issues

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      1. John Stevenson

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      can someone explain the... Go to last post

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      Modelman

      05-18-2013, 10:26 AM

    3. Robots and Automation

      Industrial robots and general automation discussions

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      1. Milacron

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    4. Manufacturing in America and Europe

      Discuss global manufacturing and it's effects

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      Education and competition Go to last post

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      lazlo

      05-18-2013, 01:24 PM

    5. Shop Management and Owner Issues

      Discuss manufacturing and job shop business issues

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      1. Ox

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      Insurance inspection Go to last post

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      Rich L

      05-18-2013, 12:58 PM

    6. General

      Manufacturing techniques, mauf. machines and tooling discussions.

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      1. Milacron

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      OT - Private road maintenance Go to last post

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      oldster

      05-18-2013, 02:25 PM

    7. General - Archive

      Metalworking, machine tool, and woodworking machinery discussions. Archive.

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      1. Milacron

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      Tricks of the Trade Go to last post

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      gdavis2265

      05-15-2013, 02:50 PM

    8. Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding & Fab

      Discuss CNC cutting, welding and fab techniques/equipment

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      1. Milacron

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      Engine Driven Welder Feedback Go to last post

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      Timw

      05-18-2013, 06:02 AM

    9. EDM Machining

      Discuss ram and wire electrical discharge machining techiniques and machines

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      1. TheMetalDoctor

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      Unhappy Terrible machining condition Go to last post

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      implmex

      05-18-2013, 01:59 PM

    10. Abrasive Machining

      Discuss grinding and abrasive techniques and machines

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      1. Milacron

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      Question Royal Master TG-12x4... Go to last post

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      Milacron

      05-18-2013, 08:43 AM

    11. Metrology

      Discuss CMM's and other measurement techniques and tools

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      1. The real Leigh

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      Autocollimator Info Go to last post

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      bebop

      05-17-2013, 02:59 PM

    12. Woodworking and Woodworking Machinery - NEW FORUM !

      Discuss Commercial and Fine Woodworking equipment and techniques

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      1. stephen thomas

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      Design, aspects related to... Go to last post

      by
      M. Moore

      05-18-2013, 12:29 AM

  3. Specific Machine Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Specific Machine Forums Description

    1. Haas

      Haas CNC machine and control discussions

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      1. Milacron

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      Grounding machines to Earth? Go to last post

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      Ries

      05-18-2013, 12:07 PM

    2. Makino

      Discuss Makino CNC machines and controls - NEW FORUM

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      1. Milacron

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      Do roughness of surface... Go to last post

      by
      Hytems0501

      05-02-2013, 06:55 PM

    3. Mazak

      Mazak CNC machines and control discussions

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      1. Milacron

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      QT15 Fluorescent work light Go to last post

      by
      Philabuster

      05-18-2013, 02:26 PM

    4. Toyoda

      Discuss Toyoda CNC Machines and Controls

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      1. Milacron

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      • Threads: 40
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      Fh400j? Go to last post

      by
      JHarrelson

      04-18-2013, 05:29 PM

    5. DMG / Mori Seiki, Gildemeister, Maho CNC

      Discuss CNC machines from DMG and Mori Seiki

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      1. Milacron

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    6. Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene Mills

      Discuss Deckel (manual and CNC), Maho (manual only), and other Deckel format mills. Abene too.

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      1. Milacron

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      Need 100% analogue of FPS 300... Go to last post

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      Milacron

      05-18-2013, 12:53 PM

    7. Schaublin, Cazeneuve, Weiler, Graziano, Mori Seiki Lathes

      Discuss toolroom quality European and Japanese lathes

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      1. Milacron

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      WEILER PRIMUS Questions Go to last post

      by
      northernsinger

      05-15-2013, 04:00 PM

    8. Cincinnati Milacron, Kearney Trecker, VN, USA Heavy Iron

      Discuss the best heavy American manual machine tools

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      1. Milacron

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      Cincinnatti 420-16 ... Go to last post

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      rmsfla

      05-18-2013, 01:19 PM

    9. Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes

      Discuss Bridgeport and Hardinge machines

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      1. matt_isserstedt

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      UNBELIEVABLE! Treasures are... Go to last post

      by
      TheOldCar

      05-18-2013, 02:25 PM

    10. Monarch Lathes

      Discuss 10ee drive types, retrofits, problems plus other Monarch lathes

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      1. peterh5322

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      Series 61 Go to last post

      by
      carla @ tactical link

      05-18-2013, 01:31 PM

    11. South Bend Lathes

      Discuss the most popular American lathe !

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      1. Paula

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    12. Warner & Swasey Alumni

      Primary use for ex W&S employees, but open to all

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      1. Bill Gent

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      Here's a 12" W & S chuck for... Go to last post

      by
      johnoder

      05-01-2013, 02:03 PM

  5. Open Discussion Threads / Posts  Last Post

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    1. Antique Machinery and History

      Discuss antique machinery and the history of machine types and their manufacturers

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      1. Greg Menke

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    2. Gunsmithing

      Discuss machinist tools and techniques relating to gunsmithing

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      1. GGaskill

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      what do you think of this... Go to last post

      by
      allloutmx

      05-18-2013, 12:32 PM

    3. Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD

      Machine voltage issues, three phase via single phase power, and variable frequency drives discussion

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      1. JST

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      Powering a 3 phase coolant... Go to last post

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      abarnsley

      05-18-2013, 02:26 PM

    4. Greatest Hits and Links

      Collected posts that stand out and interesting metalworking links to other sites

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      1. Milacron

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      Piston aero engine... Go to last post

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      <jbc>

      05-10-2013, 02:23 PM

  7. Commerce Threads / Posts  Last Post

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    1. Career Opportunities

      Manufacturing related job listings

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      1. Milacron

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      Part Time Programmer/... Go to last post

      by
      Custom Splice

      05-17-2013, 08:23 PM

    2. Career Opportunities Wanted

      Position, qualifications and location.

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      1. Milacron

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      When you look for machinist... Go to last post

      by
      67Cuda

      05-17-2013, 08:16 PM

    3. Manufacturing Resource

      Need parts ? Listings of job shops, their capabilities, and specialties

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      1. Ox

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      Metal Stamper Needed Go to last post

      by
      thegreenmachine

      05-17-2013, 08:10 PM

    4. Machinery for Sale or Wanted

      List- Machines for sale and want to buy machine ads- Free !

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      1. Mebfab

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      Tig welder and Bridgeport... Go to last post

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      aerodark

      05-18-2013, 01:12 PM

    5. Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted

      List- work holding devices, collets, cutting tools and more - Free !

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      1. Mebfab

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      wtb compound for 16" lodge... Go to last post

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      johnoder

      05-18-2013, 11:40 AM

  9. Machinery Manual, Brochure and Photo Archives Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Machinery Manual, Brochure and Photo Archives Description

    1. Machinery Manuals & Brochures

      Links to specific machine literature

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      1. Milacron

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      Colchester Master 2500 Manual Go to last post

      by
      luthor

      05-01-2013, 03:40 AM

    2. Member and Shop Photos

      Post photos of you and your shop, so others can put face with name !

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      1. Milacron

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      My machine shop Go to last post

      by
      Abom79

      05-18-2013, 12:19 AM

    3. Machinery Photos

      Interesting photos of machine tools or accessories

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      1. Milacron

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      I picked up some small... Go to last post

      by
      Ohio Mike

      05-11-2013, 09:54 PM

  10. Forum features Threads / Posts  Last Post

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    1. Images and Links

      How to post pictures, drawings and clickable links

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      1. Milacron

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      Lineshaft machine shop museum... Go to last post

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      JH-Q

      04-25-2013, 04:31 AM

    2. Interesting Facts

      Helpful features of this board and interesting tidbits

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      1. Milacron

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      Cool trick with a forklift... Go to last post

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      oldster

      05-18-2013, 12:38 PM

  12. Featured Articles Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Metalcutting/Machining

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Retrofits Done Right Go to last post

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      PracticalMan

      05-15-2013, 02:48 PM

    2. Fabrication and Forming

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      1. PracticalMan

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      200 ton H frame press design? Go to last post

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      04-06-2013, 10:19 PM

    3. Abrasive Cutting

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Grinder reduces cycle time... Go to last post

      by
      JHOLLAND1

      07-26-2009, 01:43 PM

    4. Controls/Software

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      1. PracticalMan

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    5. Inspection/Measurement

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Never

    6. Cutting Tools

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Quality turn Go to last post

      by
      PracticalMan

      05-09-2013, 07:49 AM

    7. Manufacturing Economic News

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Consumer Price Index... Go to last post

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      PracticalMan

      04-05-2013, 02:11 PM

    8. Workholding

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      1. PracticalMan

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    9. Automated Systems

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      1. PracticalMan

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    10. Machine Tool Component/Attachment/Accessories

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      1. PracticalMan

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