Services

Adding new functionality or technological
improvements to an old system

Mechanical improvements

We work with several partners who help us provide retrofit solutions for the mechanical aspect of your machines, from the linear guidance systems to ballscrew, rack & pinion drive systems up to module 8 size. All of our suppliers are German companies who provide us with the highest quality and cutting-edge solutions to bring older machines into the 21st century
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Siemens Sinumerik upgrades for the 840D

We have many years of experience with Siemens Sinumerik systems dating back into the 1990’s from programming to implementation onto new and used machines alike, we can provide a full package of equipment and service including design, commissioning, and training on complex machine tools. Most machine tools are mechanically manufactured to high standards and can be given a new lease of life with an upgrade to the latest 840D replacement the Sinumerik One.

Case in point: read our article Anatomy of a full retrofit — what a complete transformation of a large-format 5-axis machine involves, and why it costs roughly half as much as replacing the machine.

Machine tool metrology & calibration

Accuracy you can prove. We measure and calibrate CNC machine tools with the Renishaw XL80 laser interferometer, ballbar testing and 3D laser trackers — from quick machine health checks that catch wear before it scraps parts, to full laser calibration with axis error compensation files installed directly in the control. Particularly deep experience with Siemens 840D compensation data, on machines from single VMCs to XXL 5-axis gantries.

Read more: Why metrology matters for your CNC machine tools.

In house software specialists for machine logic and control.

We have our own programmers available to assist with software and PLC issues we can modify your machine control systems to improve a process and productivity, we also have a team of tried and tested freelancers who can take on most tasks relating to software improvements.