Just read in an old trade journal that a 3-axis mill from 1995 could hold a tolerance of +/- 0.001 with proper care, which honestly blew my mind.

Found it while cleaning out our shop's back office and it makes me appreciate the machines we run now, so what's the oldest piece of equipment you guys have seen still making good parts?

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williamw7513d ago

Saw a Bridgeport from the late 80s still running at a buddy's shop. Thing was clapped out but the old timer running it could still hit numbers on simple brackets. Some of that old iron just refuses to die.

paige16613d ago

That "old iron" is just a safety hazard waiting to happen.

phoenix14913d ago

True, but williamw75's story proves some old gear just works.