Milwaukee 5410 12gauge nibbler

[1mikeg]

I've got a great-condition Milwaukee 5410 12 gauge Nibbler that needs a new punch die (48-44-0250). The part is obsolete. I tried Milwaukee directly (they said that the nibbler is 1970's vintage and that there is no alternative part). I've tried just about every online site (google search) without luck. Anyone have any suggestions. I hate to throw away a perfectly good (well made) tool simply because there are no parts being made for it.
Appreciate any help! - Mike

 

[neophyte]

I believe that nibbler was likely made in Germany by AEG. Both Milwaukee and AEG were both later purchased by Atlas Copco os Sweden, before later being sold to TTI.

The motor and electronics would likely match AEG parts for similar motors, although the parts may still be hard to source for USA voltage.

The front gear housing, and punch and die parts, may have actually been supplied to AEG by Trumpf, a German/Swiss company that specializes in shears, nibblers, and other tools for cutting and processing sheet metal.

Trumpf supplied other companies with shear and nibbler heads as well. I'm guessing punches and dies are still available somewhere although you may have to find a source in Europe.

Pictures and measurements might help.

 

[1mikeg]

I believe that nibbler was likely made in Germany by AEG. Both Milwaukee and AEG were both later purchased by Atlas Copco os Sweden, before later being sold to TTI.

The motor and electronics would likely match AEG parts for similar motors, although the parts may still be hard to source for USA voltage.

The front gear housing, and punch and die parts, may have actually been supplied to AEG by Trumpf, a German/Swiss company that specializes in shears, nibblers, and other tools for cutting and processing sheet metal.

Trumpf supplied other companies with shear and nibbler heads as well. I'm guessing punches and dies are still available somewhere although you may have to find a source in Europe.

Pictures and measurements might help.

Thanks - I will give this a try.

 

[justanengineer]

I hate to throw away a perfectly good (well made) tool simply because there are no parts being made for it.

My condolences Mike. Terrible joke I know but if it makes you feel any better Ive rebuilt quite a few older Milwaukee tools and havent run into parts that werent available yet, so youre definitely special! If it comes down to your wanting to trash it please let me know, I might be interested in it for other parts.

 

[neophyte]

Any chance your nibbler looks like this one.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Trumpf-THN25...72?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item33a1d415c0

 

[1mikeg]

Looks very similar to the above photo. I took 2 pics of the head of the Milwaukee 5410. Also several pics of the parts that came out when I disassembled the die carrier. Please also see the parts diagram of the Trumpf THN 254 which looks really close, just can't tell if the punch #16 and the die #20 match what I have.

 

[zkling]

My condolences Mike. Terrible joke I know but if it makes you feel any better Ive rebuilt quite a few older Milwaukee tools and havent run into parts that werent available yet, so youre definitely special! If it comes down to your wanting to trash it please let me know, I might be interested in it for other parts.

Unfortunately my luck has been 180° from that. I think just about every time I've needed a critical part for an older Milwaukee I have been told NLA. Make me hesitant at times.

 

[69supercj]

Surely someone out there can make this piece for you with a lathe and milling machine.