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    Can anyone recommend a good 3d printing service?

    Like the title says, I am looking for recommendations for a 3d printing service that is capable of producing low volume and one off, high quality finish, high resolution parts from cad files submitted to them. Thank you, Steve
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    Haas VF1 electrical service and motor information

    Hello, I've been looking at getting a TM1 or TM2 for a small startup business that I am building. However, I've had several suggestions that I should be looking at getting a used VF1 for what I'm willing to spend. Obviously, the VF1 is a MUCH better tool, however the specs say that it has a 30HP...
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    Haas TM1 vs MM1 vs VF1 rigidity

    I'm looking at purchasing a Haas TM1 or TM2. I've heard that they are not very rigid, does anyone have a comparison to a common manual mill, such as a Bridgeport or Tree or...? How do the minimills compare to the toolroom mill? How does the vf1 compare to the toolroom mill? Thank you for your...
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    Looking for a Deckel CNC mill equivalent to Haas TM1p or better

    Hello Deckel fans! I am looking for equivalently priced and featured alternatives to the Haas TM1p. I like the Haas, except I would prefer better rigidity, a higher speed spindle and 20 piece tool changer. I can spend about 25k on a used machine, however I am looking for a well supported low...
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    Looking for a Maho CNC mill equivalent to Haas TM1p or better

    Hello Maho fans! I am looking for equivalently priced and featured alternatives to the Haas TM1p. I like the Haas, except I would prefer better rigidity, a higher speed spindle and 20 piece tool changer. I can spend about 25k on a used machine, however I am looking for a well supported low...
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    Looking for a Okuma CNC mill equivalent to Haas TM1p or better

    Hello Okuma fans! I am looking for equivalently priced and featured alternatives to the Haas TM1p. I like the Haas, except I would prefer better rigidity, a higher speed spindle and 20 piece tool changer. I can spend about 25k on a used machine, however I am looking for a well supported low...
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    Looking for a Mazak CNC mill equivalent to Haas TM1p or better

    Hello Mazak fans! I am looking for equivalently priced and featured alternatives to the Haas TM1p. I like the Haas, except I would prefer better rigidity, a higher speed spindle and 20 piece tool changer. I can spend about 25k on a used machine, however I am looking for a well supported low...
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    Looking for a Makino CNC mill equivalent to Haas TM1p or better

    Hello Makino fans! I am looking for equivalently priced and featured alternatives to the Haas TM1p. I like the Haas, except I would prefer better rigidity, a higher speed spindle and 20 piece tool changer. I can spend about 25k on a used machine, however I am looking for a well supported low...
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    Need CNC advice for new business doing product dev, prototyping and small batch prod

    Hello Gents, I am in the beginning stages of building a new low volume business that will take small product ideas from conception to prototypes to small batch production (less than 100 parts), if the demand for a product is sufficient I would probably farm out the process to a real production...
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    Need urgent help on FP3 head stock feed

    Hi, I'm in the middle of preparing an FP3L (which has the same headstock as the FP3) for shipment on Friday making sure that everything is greased and oiled really well. Apparently, I cranked the headstock too far back and now I cannot get the leadscrew to catch and pull it forward when I crank...
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    MG reset/thermal overload intermittently pops

    Hi, I have an 42 MG that has been sitting for awhile which I'm preparing to sell. I've gotten it powered up and it's running very smooth and quiet, but I'm having intermittent problems with the thermal overload popping the reset button. I've run it for as long as 30 minutes without it resetting...
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    MG reset/thermal overload intermittently pops

    Sorry, never mind wrong forum!
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    1966 modular and 1942 MG 10EE for sale

    Super Nice 1966 Modular 10EE and a 1942 10EE MG lathe for sale. Guys, I’ve been on this board for quite awhile and you’ve helped me immensely to purchase and recondition my Monarchs and I thank you for that, however I’m sad to have to say goodbye for now as I’m moving and need to sell both of...
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    1966 modular and 1942 MG 10EE for sale

    I didn't see a general for sale thread on the monarch forum so forgive me if this is the wrong place to post. For some reason I'm having a really hard time posting pictures can someone give me some help? Super Nice 1966 Modular 10EE and a 1942 10EE MG lathe for sale. Guys, I’ve been on this...
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    Deckel FP3L for sale

    For sale: I am selling my round dial Deckel FP3L that I have had for the last 5 years. The serial number is 1190. The hour meter on the side states 1600 hours of use. I believe that it was made in the 1970's The machine is in great shape, has the original paint, the ways seem to be in great...
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    Oil change for a Modular 10EE

    I've haven't used my 10EE in about a year due to health issues, during that time all of the oil drained out of it. I have several versions of the lubrication charts, one of which is specific to a modular machine. All of these charts show 3 oil sight glasses in the headstock, according to the...
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    New monarch patents, peterh5322 and jclegge

    Peter and John, Do these patents fill some of the gaps in your patent history for Monarch? You stated a gap from 5-?-1925 to 6-28-1935 and from 3-2-1948 to 2-13-1956 and I believe these fit the bill. It's interesting that at least one of their patents were filed in great britain and that another...
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    Removing shift selectors on fp3

    I want to check out the gears on my FP3L and have gotten the left side off. The next step is to remove the speed/feed selectors, anyone have any tips, caveats or instructions on this? Ross and Tien warned that there were important timing isssues to be careful of, can anyone elaborate? Will it...
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    Is tcody buying everything? :- )

    Everytime I go to ebay and look up the past auctions to see what something is selling for I seem to see tcody as the high bidder! Tcody you must have a huge storage facility! On another note where do you get your UniMoogs? I've wanted one ever since I rode in one as a kid! Steve
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    Wiring new Step up transformer

    I bought a new transformer to go from 240VAC input to 480 VAC output, I do not understand the schematic on the side of the transformer. http://www.metalworking.com/DropBox/deckeltransformer_1.JPG It seems to be saying to to use the H1 and H4 as the 480 leads and tie H3 and H2 together or is...

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