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CNC
Conversion: Re-Engineering of Conventional Machines
Mechanical design for most modern CNC machine tools differs
from conventional machines. CNC conversion may involve
re-surfacing slide ways, fitting balls crews and lubrication
systems. Other mechanical work is required for mounting servomotors,
spindle motors and measuring systems.
This may also be a time when you want to
add modern features including tool changer, part probing,
pallet shuttle etc. Our people are experienced at re-engineering
of machines. This can be very cost effective for medium to
large sized machines. We also offer machine tool reconditioning
services.
We offer you complete turnkey mechanical
and control solutions for re-engineering of machine tools
and support your people with training and service. You only
have to deal with one supplier – CNC Design.
The pictures on the right column show a Morando
Vertical Borer before and after CNC conversion by CNC Design.
Originally the machine was a conventional vertical borer used
for machining of train wheels. The profile was generated using
a copy template. In this process significant sections of the
machine have been re-design and re-manufactured. The re-engineered
machine now has SINUMERIK 840Di CNC system controlling 6 axes
and the work table. Now simultaneous machining of the one
wheel with three tool slide pairs is possible. Each slide
is driven by a separate ballscrew and AC servo motor. Three
CNC machining programs run simultaneously.
This project enabled the customer to achieve
the capability, life and productivity of a new machine for
approximately 50% of the cost.
Contact your nearest CNC Design office for
further details on CNC Conversion
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