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01-16-2021, 06:59 AMI wouldnt stone anything...just more wear.....Id use a fine wire brush to clear away any particles from the grooves ,smear the lot with some pure...25 replies | 786 view(s) -
01-16-2021, 06:51 AMTedinNorfolk replied to a thread Damaged shaper ram ways - use or scrap? in Antique Machinery and History+1 on clean n put back together. My little 12" Butler went back together 30yrs ago,been properly looked after and works a dream. She sits next to my...25 replies | 786 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 06:48 AMsteve-l replied to a thread The Future of Cloud Computing and Business Risk in Manufacturing in America and EuropeBill, you are a smart guy. I can't believe you said that. The cloud is extraordinarily dangerous. Once your data leaves your possession and control,...17 replies | 766 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 06:36 AMTrboatworks replied to a thread USA Covid 19 deaths pass 400,000 in Manufacturing in America and Europe"My mom tested positive last Tuesday and is not looking like she will be long for this world." I am sorry to hear this is effecting your family...57 replies | 1341 view(s) -
01-16-2021, 06:34 AMThe flex drill looked good at fabtech. Without hesitation, Controlled Automation makes really nice drill lines. Ours is 15 yrs (?) old and can not...1 replies | 95 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 06:27 AMTrboatworks replied to a thread Oxford Economics is forecasting strong growth in goods traded by mid year. in Manufacturing in America and Europe"Agree. Although you could also say that by simply importing less goods from China was good, which is what happened." Is it?15 replies | 779 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 05:48 AMOmnimuller Inc replied to a thread Deep Well Pump for increased coolant pressure and improved chip clearing? in GeneralOkay, so for some reason i was under the impression I would get a notification of sorts when someone replies to this thread. That wasn't the case,...16 replies | 646 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 05:41 AMmaybe grasping at staws, but I once had a cracking problem with W1 and fixed it by stress relieving the part first. This was not production with new...17 replies | 828 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 05:36 AMSorry if I am jumping in the middle of a topic here... but if you need to take their cell phone... 1) they are likely not fit for the job anyways...6 replies | 1138 view(s) -
01-16-2021, 05:33 AMMike1974 replied to a thread USA Covid 19 deaths pass 400,000 in Manufacturing in America and EuropeYay! Another covid thread on a manufacturing website. How about you'se guys go over to FB or twitter and have these arguments? :rolleyes5:57 replies | 1341 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 04:50 AMstandardparts replied to a thread USA Covid 19 deaths pass 400,000 in Manufacturing in America and EuropeThank you for this great post!57 replies | 1341 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 04:26 AMTyrone Shoelaces replied to a thread USA Covid 19 deaths pass 400,000 in Manufacturing in America and EuropeThe authorities in Brazil are worried at the moment that " herd immunity " doesn't seem to be working with the latest outbreak in Manaus. Regards...57 replies | 1341 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 04:20 AMThanks for your reply we have already removed and re-seated the cards and plugs attached to them.2 replies | 138 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 04:15 AMit seems to be the magic ellement (30ppm?). i wonder why its not used more often, except maybe in vehicles (or is it?).17 replies | 828 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 03:52 AMDr. Hillbilly replied to a thread The impossible question, when do you start to get rid of your machines? in Antique Machinery and HistoryYour assumption that I am "normal" is ill founded. I have a machine weighing 18,000 lb. on the way... I have a few acres, a tractor, and a backhoe,...129 replies | 18171 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 03:47 AMthermite replied to a thread Ab Arboga Drill Press power options in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDAn RPC will cost about the same as a 480 VAC input VFD. Less if you find a decent motor where the freight won't break the bank But you will still...4 replies | 307 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 03:18 AMi Admit this virus has scared me and my family. I have 19 yr old in college that worries me a lot because she seems to be at that age where she...57 replies | 1341 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 02:49 AMI don't think it has much to do with money. American Indians didn't even have money as we use the term, but they were quite environmentally...46 replies | 2198 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 02:42 AMYes, I have a complete set of change gears. I'm considering making more for those who need them. Thankfully, I used my common sense in moving the...5 replies | 396 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 02:36 AMDocsMachine replied to a thread Ab Arboga Drill Press power options in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD-I have an 825, albeit a 240V/3ph, and here's what I did. The unit had fallen over and among other things, had smashed the original thin-wall...4 replies | 307 view(s) -
01-16-2021, 02:32 AMVery cool! At first I thought it was a geisha pattern machine. I’d love one of those. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk3 replies | 206 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 02:10 AMI started to write "You do realize . . ." but then reconsidered. For others: - The article compares a handful of countries including the US to...57 replies | 1341 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:59 AMNever found any really cheap source for these (I have a bridgeport interact); the 200 series are the most in demand (because of Bridgeports) and most...1 replies | 155 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:45 AMSimple and polite answer is no not practical11 replies | 2542 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:44 AMKempsmith2 replied to a thread Heidenhain TNC355 opinions wanted in Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene MillsVery good points jz79. I'll be the first to admit when it comes to PLC programming I haven't a clue! I have no experience whatsoever, I'd be diving...6 replies | 299 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:44 AMthermite replied to a thread Assembling a 20hp Phase converter...Basic question on motors in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDYah, really... This PM forum has been FULL of issues where folk have gotten "optimistic" (and/or "greedy"?) about large idlers and had starting &...6 replies | 309 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:42 AM96Mustang460cid replied to a thread Advice for Interview and Entry into Sheetmetal Shop in Shop Management and Owner IssuesThanks for the tips and advice, Milland. From the preliminary phone interview, quality is not a problem. The owner wishes to document processes,...2 replies | 198 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 01:33 AMthermite replied to a thread One of my "better" past employees wants to move to Seattle, she needs work. in Shop Management and Owner IssuesOnly our "elite" high family-income Counties (Government and contractor sourced-mostly) are "blue" in Virginia. Majority of Counties by count of...57 replies | 4877 view(s)
