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    1. CNC Machining

      Discuss CNC machines, programing, troubleshooting, retrofits.

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      05-16-2012, 06:40 PM

    2. CAD / CAM

      Computer aided design/ manufacturing software issues

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      05-16-2012, 05:33 PM

    3. Robots and Automation

      Industrial robots and general automation discussions

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      1. Milacron

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      DC motor speed control... Go to last post

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      evansmachine

      05-10-2012, 09:52 AM

    4. Manufacturing in America and Europe

      Discuss global manufacturing and it's effects

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      Alcoa Heavy Press gets some... Go to last post

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      05-16-2012, 06:09 PM

    5. Shop Management and Owner Issues

      Discuss manufacturing and job shop business issues

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      ewlsey

      05-16-2012, 05:34 PM

    6. General

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

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      Problem with PM site or my... Go to last post

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      cletrac

      05-16-2012, 07:09 PM

    7. General - Archive

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

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      Nightshift

      05-16-2012, 05:53 PM

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

      Discuss CNC cutting, welding and fab techniques/equipment

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      1. aametalmaster

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      Welding 4130 prehard to soft... Go to last post

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      Co2 mech

      05-16-2012, 05:46 PM

    9. EDM Machining

      Discuss ram and wire electrical discharge machining techiniques and machines

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      1. TheMetalDoctor

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      Anyone tried wiring copper... Go to last post

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      mrkubanftw

      05-15-2012, 10:15 AM

    10. Abrasive Machining

      Discuss grinding and abrasive techniques and machines

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      1. Milacron

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    11. Metrology

      Discuss CMM's and other measurement techniques and tools

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      1. The real Leigh

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  2. Specific Machine Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Specific Machine Forums Description

    1. Mazak

      Mazak CNC machines and control discussions

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      1. Milacron

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    2. Haas

      Haas CNC machine and control discussions

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      1. Milacron

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      '91 Haas VF-1 Rebuild Go to last post

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      Abom79

      05-16-2012, 01:35 PM

    3. Toyoda

      Toyoda CNC Machines and Controls discussion

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      1. Milacron

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      Bioski

      05-03-2012, 09:32 AM

    4. DMG / Mori Seiki, Gildemeister, Maho CNC

      Discuss CNC machines from DMG and Mori Seiki

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      1. Milacron

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      Anyone here have a Mori Seiki... Go to last post

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      Milacron

      05-16-2012, 07:55 AM

    5. 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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      Removing the "X" scale on... Go to last post

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      AlfaGTA

      05-16-2012, 04:42 PM

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

      Discuss toolroom quality European and Japanese lathes

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      1. Milacron

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      BillE

      05-16-2012, 03:42 PM

    7. 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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      mpmar_bt

      05-16-2012, 11:48 AM

    8. Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes

      Discuss Bridgeport and Hardinge machines

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      1. matt_isserstedt

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      adammil1

      05-16-2012, 05:34 PM

    9. Monarch Lathes

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

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      1. peterh5322

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    10. South Bend Lathes

      Discuss the most popular American lathe !

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      1. Paula

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      kitno455

      05-16-2012, 06:50 PM

    11. 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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  3. 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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      bigearl67

      05-16-2012, 06:28 PM

    2. Gunsmithing

      Discuss machinist tools and techniques relating to gunsmithing

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      1. GGaskill

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      Goatwhiskers

      05-16-2012, 03:32 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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      johnoder

      05-16-2012, 05:39 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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      Very large 1-person manual... Go to last post

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      wgnrr1

      03-29-2012, 09:41 AM

  4. 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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      rockness

      04-19-2012, 06:24 PM

    2. Career Opportunities Wanted

      Position, qualifications and location.

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      1. Milacron

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      Cheeseland Dan

      04-18-2012, 11:01 AM

    3. Manufacturing Resource

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

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      1. Ox

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      Weld fixture shop Go to last post

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      kustomizingkid

      05-16-2012, 04:31 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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      WTB forklift boom. Go to last post

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      nateman

      05-16-2012, 11:53 AM

    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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      bob

      05-16-2012, 06:45 PM

  5. 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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      Troyke Rotary Table... Go to last post

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      DCrutt

      05-16-2012, 10:06 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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      EmeraldFabractor

      05-16-2012, 06:41 PM

    3. Machinery Photos

      Interesting photos of machine tools or accessories

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      1. Milacron

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      spy cameras Go to last post

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      JHOLLAND1

      05-15-2012, 10:34 PM

  6. 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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      DDB

      05-10-2012, 07:51 PM

    2. Interesting Facts

      Helpful features of this board and interesting tidbits

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      1. Milacron

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      crdafoe

      05-10-2012, 10:14 PM

  7. Featured Articles Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Metalcutting/Machining

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      1. PracticalMan

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      PracticalMan

      05-14-2012, 09:13 AM

    2. Fabrication and Forming

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      1. PracticalMan

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      03-13-2012, 09:31 PM

    3. Abrasive Cutting

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      1. PracticalMan

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      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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    6. Cutting Tools

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      1. PracticalMan

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      Tips for turning parts on... Go to last post

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      04-20-2012, 12:43 PM

    7. Manufacturing Economic News

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      1. PracticalMan

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    8. Workholding

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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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