Picture Gallery II...
LATHE RETROFITS
Below are some examples of our lathe retrofits.
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Jones & Lamson
This is just one of the many J&L retrofits we have performed. We have done models with single or double turrets, tailstocks, barfeeders, and even a live C-axis.
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J&L - Fanuc
Another J&L lathe, similar to the one above, but retrofitted with a GE Fanuc CNC control. Both retrofits were CONTROL ONLY; meaning that we utilized the existing axis and spindle drives to reduce costs.
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Dianichi
This flat bed lathe with a turret retrofitted from a Fanuc 6T.
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Mazak M4/M5
This is another flat bed lathe with turrets. The spindle drive is a constant AC motor with a 16 gear headstock. To simplify programming, we allow the operator to enter spindle speed required, and let the CNC select the proper gear range that gives the closest speed. We also added Constant Surface Speed (CSS) to improve tool life and part finish. The CNC now automatically shifts gears as the turning radius changes.
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Vertical Lathe
On this Vertical Lathe with 5-station Turret we replaced a GE550 control and DC Axis Servo Motors with a new CNC and Brushless Motors. The original 30-HP Spindle Motor was not replaced at this time. Over 20 sq. feet of floor space was regained by removing unneeded cabinets.
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C-axis control
This J&L lathe was retrofitted with a Siemens 840 control and servo spindle motor for C-axis milling. The machine originally had a Bendix 5M control, and required a separate axis motor and headstock gearing for the C-axis.
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