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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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      05-22-2013, 11:57 PM

    2. CAD / CAM

      Computer aided design/ manufacturing software issues

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      05-22-2013, 09:49 PM

    3. Robots and Automation

      Industrial robots and general automation discussions

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      1. Milacron

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      Michel22

      05-21-2013, 12:16 AM

    4. Manufacturing in America and Europe

      Discuss global manufacturing and it's effects

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      Teaching of Manual Machining... Go to last post

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      BobRenz

      05-22-2013, 02:18 PM

    5. Shop Management and Owner Issues

      Discuss manufacturing and job shop business issues

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      05-22-2013, 10:36 PM

    6. General

      Manufacturing techniques, mauf. machines and tooling discussions.

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      1. Milacron

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      How would a home shop... Go to last post

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      lbhsbz

      05-23-2013, 12:00 AM

    7. General - Archive

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

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      1. Milacron

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      LED machine lights Go to last post

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      sunpialia

      05-22-2013, 07:44 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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      Walter A

      05-22-2013, 03:40 PM

    9. EDM Machining

      Discuss ram and wire electrical discharge machining techiniques and machines

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      1. TheMetalDoctor

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      Brother HS300 Wire Edm Problem Go to last post

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      Jonsey466

      05-22-2013, 03:26 PM

    10. Abrasive Machining

      Discuss grinding and abrasive techniques and machines

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      1. Milacron

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      Jig grinding a tapered lead... Go to last post

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      Tank

      05-22-2013, 08:32 PM

    11. Metrology

      Discuss CMM's and other measurement techniques and tools

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      1. The real Leigh

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      Accuracy of Comparators Go to last post

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      CarbideBob

      05-20-2013, 06:51 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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      John Welden

      05-22-2013, 08:41 PM

  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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      Removing pallets from Doosan... Go to last post

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      Edster

      05-22-2013, 10:22 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

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      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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      Thread clipping / parameter... Go to last post

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      E30

      05-22-2013, 10:56 PM

    4. Toyoda

      Discuss Toyoda CNC Machines and Controls

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      1. Milacron

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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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      Maho 600E2 - Dynamic... Go to last post

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      Lohmeyer

      05-22-2013, 07:29 PM

    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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      deckel FP1 junker - worth... Go to last post

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      Rex TX

      05-22-2013, 08:18 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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      Cincinnati 0-8 vertical... Go to last post

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      cmike

      05-22-2013, 09:46 PM

    9. Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes

      Discuss Bridgeport and Hardinge machines

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      1. matt_isserstedt

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      Bought an old Hardinge lathe... Go to last post

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      jim rozen

      05-22-2013, 07:21 PM

    10. Monarch Lathes

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

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      1. peterh5322

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      New 10EE owner - US machine... Go to last post

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      thermite

      05-22-2013, 11:21 PM

    11. South Bend Lathes

      Discuss the most popular American lathe !

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      1. Paula

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      Restoring my 1917 Southbent O... Go to last post

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      jhruska

      05-22-2013, 10:53 PM

    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

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      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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      1902 Smith and Mills Belt... Go to last post

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      cjtoombs

      05-22-2013, 10:49 PM

    2. Gunsmithing

      Discuss machinist tools and techniques relating to gunsmithing

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      1. GGaskill

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      .257 Ackley Improved... Go to last post

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      Bycatch

      05-22-2013, 11:46 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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      WHHJR

      05-22-2013, 07:40 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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      Programmer/ mill-turn... Go to last post

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      g-coder05

      05-22-2013, 01:39 PM

    2. Career Opportunities Wanted

      Position, qualifications and location.

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      1. Milacron

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    3. Manufacturing Resource

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

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      1. Ox

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      RFQ turned risers Go to last post

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      Captdave

      05-22-2013, 03:37 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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      FS Logan $820 Lathe Go to last post

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      henrya

      05-22-2013, 06:06 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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      Jim McIntyre

      05-22-2013, 09:44 PM

  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

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      E.F. Thumann

      05-22-2013, 09:00 PM

    3. Machinery Photos

      Interesting photos of machine tools or accessories

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      1. Milacron

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      fabrication shop----------... Go to last post

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      05-21-2013, 08:21 AM

  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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      05-20-2013, 06:37 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

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      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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    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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      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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