The service woman got back to me and said
``This is a machine that was built exclusively in the UK. They are not supported in the U.S. and we can not get any manuals. However, there is a possibility that we can get some of the parts. So if there is a specific part you need, and you either have a part number or can take a picture of the part you need, I might be able to help you out.''
This is a disappointment, and, in a way, I am not surprised at all.
i
Which model Interact is it and what model Heidenhain control?
Mark.
I think the real deal here is these were not officially made by Bridgeport, itself, but on contract with their British distributor. There may have been a bit of a turf war over it, too, as there is no doubt whatsoever that Interacts were sold in the US in substantial numbers, to people who specifically wanted a servo-controlled machine.
If you have manuals on the Heidenhain control, that is the really tough part. The rest of it is pretty simple industrial control stuff, and you won't be keeping a lot of that if you do the retrofit. Does your control info cover the servo amps? That may be the most important info to have. If Bridgeport can't supply it, I think there must be others that have the info.
Jon
Ignoramus21954 fired this volley in news:1IednWIuhNG0oiLWnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:
otoh... When I bought my R2E4 machine, I called them for some assistance in moving it. I was directed _directly_ to the cell-phone number of an old factory hand who was responsible for moving the machines, and he gave me the full run-down as to where, how, and WHY to sling the machine the way I should.
My gut is that they love all their old iron, and want to help all they can.
LLoyd
I mentioned that a while ago. The fuse holders are definitely used and manufactured in Great Britain indicating that it was manufactured there. Bridgeport made a lot of stuff in England.
John
I have a customer with one of them. The only big problem he had was losing the battery and the parameters. He did have a mechanical problem with the variable speed mechanical drive bushings but electronically it has worked fine for at least 6 years. I could check with him and see what manuals he has and if he would let me copy them.
John
John
John, I have some manuals (operating), but I could pay for the ones I do not have. Thanks
i
I will call him Monday and see what he has/
John
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