CNC retrofit: An essential solution for today’s machine tooling needs

By OEM Update Editorial April 22, 2020 2:30 pm IST

A  CNC retrofit upgrades the CNC, servo motors, spindle motor and drives and a portion of the associated wiring and related electrical panel. It’s not like rebuilding and remanufacturing and does not include any major repairs to the machine mechanics. Retrofitting is replacing the CNC, servo and spindle systems by the latest one. Assuming that the machine tool is generally in good shape mechanically, keeping it updated with the latest CNC technologies is typically the most cost-effective and economically sustainable solution to enhance its overall performance.

Need for CNC retrofitting
CNC retrofitting is typically the low-cost solution to improve the overall performance of an older CNC machine. CNC retrofitting of old machines with a new CNC can quickly improve its productivity, reduce maintenance costs, and extend machine life. The latest technology CNC machine improves machine accuracy, performance and ultimately produces quality products at a low cycle time. This increases productivity and enables production of complex parts with easy operations and programming. The smart CNC programming assistance reduces expert human CNC programmers. This reduces human errors in part programmes and ultimately reduces machine accidents. Current digital drives incorporate advanced electronics that push electrical energy back into the line when decelerating the servo and spindle motors, which reduce electricity costs by 30-50 percent.

Recently, CNC machines are delivered with servo tuning feature to ensure stable operation for a wide range of applications with better finished products. The availability of spare parts for old CNCs is very difficult as compared to recent CNCs. The standardisation of CNC with a specific brand ensures easy spare management. Technical support may be not available for your older CNC. Even if the original manufacturer is still in business, they may not have resources available that are experienced with your particular control vintage.

Sinutech’s retrofitting solutions
Sinutech has a vast experience in retrofitting hundreds of different types of CNC machines worldwide such as VMC, HMC, grinding, double column, moving column, cam grinding, notch milling, floor borers, turning, crank shaft milling and grinding, and CNC process automation. The company inspects the machine and suggests the proper CNC solution. Sinutech is in the position to support every step of retrofitting, from CNC selection, electrical schematic design, panel rewiring, machine rewiring, electromechanical support, application programming, and aftersales service. The company develops flexible PLC programmes as per the need of the user by considering all safety interlocks. It has expertise in complex PLC programming, manufacture cycles, custom pages, and assisted recovery cycles. Moreover, Sinutech has a reliable and secure data management system which protects your machine data for the entire life of the machine. The company also has an expert service engineer team that timely responds to your problems related to CNC retrofitted machines.

For more details, contact:
Jitendra Jadhav,Chief – Sinutech Systems
Contact No:– 9325501977/7720006159/8888809783