CNC retrofitting is typically the lowest cost solution to improve the overall performance of an older machine tool. We upgrade the CNC, the axes servo motors and drives, the spindle motor and drives. Rebuilding and remanufacturing includes the machine mechanics. A CNC conversion refers to a manual machine being converted into a CNC machine. Most of the rebuilding work can be completed at the machine site, avoiding costly machine rigging and transportation costs, and minimizing the time that the machine is out of commission. We study the machine requirements by clients and conceptualize a technically feasible solution to meet expectations, design and execute the engineering processes. We provide contractual maintenance as part of our machine-building package or alternatively training for workers handling the machine.
Upgrading conventional machines to CNC involves replacement of leadscrews with ball screws, replacement of turcite beds to linear motion guideways modification, manufacture new motor mounting brackets, redesign of tool and job fixtures for machining centers, complete designing and supply of required electrical panel (with required switchgear), mechanical design modifications wherever required, complete PLC design and machine prove out. We rebuild a wide range from simple lathe machines, CNC special purpose machines with auto loader mechanisms, HMCs and VMCs, CNC grinder, CNC jig boring machines, and gear hobbers. We have utilized both FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Fagor CNCs.
Before – Electrical panel with TOSNUC drive
After – Electrical panel with MITSUBISHI drive
Before – TOSNUC motors with machine
After – MITSUBISHI motors with machine
Before - Old cables
After - New wired up panel
Before - Removed existing cables and changed to new one
After - After completion
Before - Electrical panel with TOSNUC drive
After - Electrical panel with MITSUBISHI drive