Unknown Swiss milling machine

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Mark C on 18/08/2016 22:01:10:

PS. I have recently installed a crane in my garage and was thinking of taking some pictures and posting them for you regarding your interchangeable heads on this machine. I have been very busy but will try and get it done if you still have the lifting problem.

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Mark,

Yes, I would appreciate that [when you have time]

I have purchased a tidy-looking motorised hoist, but it's "intended" to be fixed to a 45mm square tube … I'm seeking inspiration as to how to adapt this to travel X-Y [I have 'universal steel beams' supporting the roof for one axis]

MichaelG.

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Hoist: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301565009664?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 18/08/2016 22:32:47

[AjohnwParticipant @ajohnw51620]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 18/08/2016 22:19:58:

For info.

I have an early model [2.4i] of the Wi-Spy, from MetaGeek, which should serve as a basic interference detector.

**LINK**

http://www.metageek.com/products/wi-spy/?utm_expid=190328-158.sOrYCB04S9ag3e0x8LJbGw.0&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metageek.com%2Ftraining%2F

… Should be interesting.

MichaelG.

??Rise times quicker than 0.146 nSec ??

John

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[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Ajohnw on 18/08/2016 23:55:22:

??Rise times quicker than 0.146 nSec ??

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Oh dear … Here we go.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

For info. [not for debate, please]

Here are some 'interference' examples from the MetaGeek site:

https://support.metageek.com/hc/en-us/articles/200628894-WiFi-and-non-WiFi-Interference-Examples

MichaelG.

[AjohnwParticipant @ajohnw51620]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 19/08/2016 00:46:15:

Posted by Ajohnw on 18/08/2016 23:55:22:

??Rise times quicker than 0.146 nSec ??

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Oh dear … Here we go.

You would do better to test with an am radio receiver on long medium and short. Past that in areas where there may be problems life isn't that simple.

John

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[Mark CParticipant @markc]

Michael,

Pictures uploaded!

[Mark CParticipant @markc]

I think I have a set of drawings (can't remember if I saved them or not). You are welcome to them if you want them. I move a J&S 540 about with it among other heavy stuff. The main beam and channel are 8 inch and the carriage is all 4 inch channel. Rollers are plain bearings 'cos I'm tight…..

Mark

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Thanks Mark,

That's pretty much what I had in mind; but it would be a great help if you could let me have your drawings.

… You should already have my eMail address.

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

A couple of notes about 'TN'

… It's all beginning to make sense now.

This page … http://www.idref.fr/151499225

gives some details of the Technicum neuchâtelois (Le Locle – La Chaux-de-Fonds)

and a fine looking 'Technical College' it was **LINK** https://goo.gl/images/9gEVpO

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The rating plate on the pantograph motor [in the base of the machine] identifies the manufacturer as the 'School of Electrical Engineering' at said Technical College.

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I therefore think it reasonable to assume that the pantograph machine was built by the College, as a commercial venture … Rather like some of the spin-off business conducted by Cambridge.

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Two more views of the building:

Credit: http://www.delcampe.net/page/item/id,43629666,var,LE-LOCLE–Technicum-Neuchatelois,language,E.html

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

TN are mentioned as a maker in this Practical Machinist thread

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 20/08/2016 21:45:11:

TN are mentioned as a maker in this Practical Machinist thread

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Thanks for that ^^^

MichaelG.

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