http://www.cnccncmachines.com en-us http://www.cnccncmachines.com N/A info@sgdnetworks.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:51 -0500 20 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7826/1/Legacy-CRT-Migration-to-LCD-Technology-VarTechs-RETROFIT-Program/Legacy-CRT-Migration-to-LCD-Technology-VarTechs-RETROFIT-Program.html Although the LCD market has superseded Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) technology, there are still a large number of processes and applications that utilize CRTs as the main means of display and communication between the operator of machinery and the process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7697/1/Konecranes-Offers-Complete-Control-Retrofit-To-Machines-of-All-Makes/Konecranes-Offers-Complete-Control-Retrofit-To-Machines-of-All-Makes.html Konecranes Machine Tool Service has extensive experience integrating numerous makes and models of CNC and PLC controls to a variety of complex and conventional machines; including but not limited to: gantry mills, horizontal boring mills, vertical boring mills, machining centers, grinders, turning centers and specialty machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7482/1/EDM-Hole-Drilling-Goes-Modular/EDM-Hole-Drilling-Goes-Modular.html With almost 20 years in the EDM business, Leicester based spark erosion specialist Eurospark has recognised the undoubted potential for a edm hole drill with a modular concept that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of individual companies. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7425/1/IMTS-Advance-News-for-MAG-Industrial-Automation-Systems/IMTS-Advance-News-for-MAG-Industrial-Automation-Systems.html What was old is new again, and more productive, with CNC retrofit solutions from MAG. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7182/1/New-Sinumerik-CNC-Retrofit-Package-Brings-New-Life-into-Old-Iron/New-Sinumerik-CNC-Retrofit-Package-Brings-New-Life-into-Old-Iron.html Siemens Industry, Inc. announced today a new, economical CNC machine tool retrofit package based upon its Sinumerik 802D sl system platform that will bring end-users new levels of efficiency and productivity for less cost. This retrofit service is ideal for three-axis milling or true two-axis turning machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6431/1/ABLE-Machine-Tools-to-Represent-DiPaolo-CNC-Retrofit-in-New-England/ABLE-Machine-Tools-to-Represent-DiPaolo-CNC-Retrofit-in-New-England.html In a small garage in Cedar Park, Texas outside of Austin, there is the start of a new company that reflects an emerging trend in small business. Russell Andersen is using the post-industrial refuse of America's computer-aided manufacturing revolution to create a new type of microenterprise--one that is built around aging high-tech tools and very niche markets enabled by Internet-based social networks and GAAP accounting. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6204/1/New-Retrofits-Available-for-Lockformer-and-Cybermation-Plasma-Cutting-Systems/New-Retrofits-Available-for-Lockformer-and-Cybermation-Plasma-Cutting-Systems.html Plasma Technologies, a leader in CNC plasma systems integration is pleased to announce a low-cost high-value retrofit kit for Cybermation and Lockformer plasma cutting machines. The retrofit is an ideal solution for HVAC shops that have a failing Cybermation or Lockfomer system and don't want to purchase a new machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5801/1/Retrofit-the-VMC-with-a-3kW-laser-cutter/Retrofit-the-VMC-with-a-3kW-laser-cutter.html World Lasers has announced the first retrofit of a HAAS Automation VF-4 vertical machining centre (VMC) with a 3000W laser. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5574/1/Improve-Equipment-through-CNC-Retrofitting/Improve-Equipment-through-CNC-Retrofitting.html Rather than spend thousands of dollars on new machinery, consider CNC retrofitting, which can provide accuracy similar to new machinery at a fraction of the cost. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5262/1/Retrofit-Using-Six-Axis-DRO-Offers-Flexibility/Retrofit-Using-Six-Axis-DRO-Offers-Flexibility.html Following a retrofit using Heidenhain's (Schaumburg, Illinois) Positip 880 six-axis readout on a partial machine rebuild of a vertical milling/boring machine, UKAEA Fusion Special Purposes Workshop in England is now benefiting from greater flexibility on existing machinery. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5234/1/CNC-Retrofits-Answer-Scarcity-Of-Manual-Machinists/CNC-Retrofits-Answer-Scarcity-Of-Manual-Machinists.html By retrofitting CNCs to three manual Hardinge lathes, Mansfield Screw Machine Products Co. (Lexington, Ohio) increased the throughput on these machines by about 15 percent. That's the estimate of shop floor supervisor Keith Reed, who performed the retrofits, and now writes the machines' NC programs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5233/1/Bridging-The-Gap-Between-CAD-and-CNC/Bridging-The-Gap-Between-CAD-and-CNC.html The postprocessor is the last software link between an ideal CAD model and a 'real' machined part. To what degree the postprocessor can take advantage of a CNC’s capabilities, and vice versa, determines the number of available programming options and degree of programming difficulty. CNC/postprocessor rapport is particularly important for high speed machining (HSM). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5181/1/Help-For-Retro-Fitting-In-Process-Force-Measurement/Help-For-Retro-Fitting-In-Process-Force-Measurement.html OES, Inc. has released a new Piezo Strain sensor combined with an amplifier module that overcomes short duration signal problems that arise when retrofitting in-process force measurement on older programmable logic controllers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5091/1/CNC-integrates-with-retrofit-applications/CNC-integrates-with-retrofit-applications.html  Delta Tau Systems offers the Advantage 900 CNC package, a member of its CNC control family. The package combines an operator console and a four-, six- or eight-axis smart amplifier that is designed to meet the next generation of CNC requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5062/1/A-model-retrofit/A-model-retrofit.html NASA development division gains an edge through CNC retrofitIn the quest for the perfect aircraft, precision model machining is imperativeespecially when machining sophisticated models used in the design cycle. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5058/1/Updating-legacy-machines/Updating-legacy-machines.html CNC controls are upgraded for a variety of reasons-productivity, performance, accuracy, or the simple fact that replacement parts are no longer available. Upgrading to a new control can be fraught with challenges, including compatibility, features, training, installation, and new software.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5018/1/Feed-units-now-available-as-punch-press-retrofits/Feed-units-now-available-as-punch-press.html Control-independent variants of the integrated strip servo feed units have now been developed further as 'stand-alone' units to be retrofitted to existing Bruderer automatic punching presses. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4947/1/Software-Retrofit-Package-Upgrades-CNC-Or-Manual-CMMs/Software-Retrofit-Package-Upgrades-CNC-Or-Manual-CMMs.html The Virtual DMIS upgrade software package is for any make, type or size CMM. It is said to provide the power of PC-based, 32-bit technology. By combining the latest software development tools and CAD and CMM industry standards, the software is said to enable seamless collection, analysis, visualization and communication of data throughout the manufacturing environment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4946/1/CNC-retrofits-for-small-lot-work/CNC-retrofits-for-small-lot-work.html Available from Southwestern Industries, ProtoTrack CNC retrofits are suited for toolroom knee-mill productivity and small-lot work. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4893/1/Retrofitting-Roadmap/Retrofitting-Roadmap.html New tax credits and attractive financing packages are giving shops good reason to retrofit/rebuild their metalworking equipment, according to Giddings & Lewis Machine Tools, Fond du Lac, Wis. Over the past year, the company has coupled such economic incentives with a powerful machine-analysis program (MAP) that lets shops predict machine tool problems, accurately budget upgrades, and schedule downtime. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4766/1/Robotic-Loading-Retrofit-For-Turning-Centers/Robotic-Loading-Retrofit-For-Turning-Centers.html The DS1200-MTL is a turnkey robotic system designed to load and unload parts at turning centers, and reduce the need for operator tending. Distech Systems says the system is compatible with most turning centers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4666/1/Retrofit-updates-grinders-productivity/Retrofit-updates-grinders-productivity.html A CNC Normac grinder at Sandusky International in Ohio was no longer holding tolerance positions, and replacement parts and service were getting increasingly difficult to obtain. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4661/1/Considerations-when-Retrofitting-Rebuilding-or-Remanufacturing-Machine-Tools/Considerations-when-Retrofitting-Rebuilding-or-Remanufacturing-Machine-Tools.html Without question, your machine tools are among the most vital – and costly – pieces of equipment on your plant floor, and represent significant capital investments. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4519/1/US-firm-awards-CNC-retrofit-contract-to-HNC/US-firm-awards-CNC-retrofit-contract-to-HNC.html UK Pratt and Whitney has awarded a GBP 980,000 rebuild and CNC retrofit contract to HNC in the UK, for refurbishing six large machine tools to be used in China. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4331/1/Help-For-Retro-Fitting-In-Process-Force-Measuremen/Help-For-Retro-Fitting-In-Process-Force-Measurement.html Metrology Resource Company  has a new confocal displacement sensor with 64 channels that uses a vertically oscillating tuning fork for highly accurate 3D surface scanning within microns at high speed. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4256/1/Retrofitting-puts-machines-in-gear/Retrofitting-puts-machines-in-gear.html Gear cutters and hobbers tend to outlast typical machine tools because of the parts they produce and their high production levels. But keeping these machines around does have one significant drawback — mechanically, gear-manufacturing machines usually outlive their controls.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4187/1/Retrofit-gets-still-waters-moving/Retrofit-gets-still-waters-moving.html Primarily a jobshop, Texas-based Maudlin & Son Mfg. provides metal stamping, electrical discharge machining, and abrasive waterjet cutting to petrochemical, aerospace, oil, and shipping companies. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4186/1/Robotic-Loading-Retrofit-For-Turning-Centers/Robotic-Loading-Retrofit-For-Turning-Centers.html The DS1200-MTL is a turnkey robotic system designed to load and unload parts at turning centers, and reduce the need for operator tending. Distech Systems (www.distechsystems.com) says the system is compatible with most turning centers.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4169/1/Siemens-announces-machine-tool-retrofit-services/Siemens-announces-machine-tool-retrofit-services.html In an effort to further improve its service and support to the machine tool end user community, Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. (SE&A) has implemented its strongest initiative to date in the area of machine retrofits. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3854/1/CNC-retrofit-speeds-up-cylinder-head-machining/CNC-retrofit-speeds-up-cylinder-head-machining.html Automotive cylinder head manufacturer's CNC system could hardly cope with the growing size of programs so a new, faster CNC with more capacity was retrofitted to one of the machines info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3719/1/CNC-Retrofit-For-Boring-Mills---Vega-MLM-B-Mill-CNC/CNC-Retrofit-For-Boring-Mills---Vega-MLM-B-Mill-CNC.html The Vega MLM-B Mill CNC was specifically designed as a retrofit package for older boring mills. Combining the manual operations that operators want with thc automatic cycles and full 3D CNC programming, this new CNC is just what shops need to rejuvenate their older machines and remain competitive in today's market, the company says. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3675/1/Retrofit-CNC-converts-lathe-into-user-friendliness/Retrofit-CNC-converts-lathe-into-user-friendliness.html A retrofitted CNC has transformed an ageing, 'difficult-to-operate' manual lathe into a user-friendly, fully-functional CNC turning machine info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/354/1/Retrofit-CNCs-convert-analogue-lathes/Retrofit-CNCs-convert-analogue-lathes.html With a 150-year history, globally renowned lathe manufacturer Dean Smith and Grace has plenty of experience when it comes to selecting key supplier partners to work on its machine tool products. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/353/1/Retrofit-robot-produces-unmanned-turning-centre/Retrofit-robot-produces-unmanned-turning-centre.html Virtually any make of CNC turning machine can be transformed into an unmanned production centre by retrofitting a new, robotic cell from Fastems. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/352/1/Control-retrofit-brings-galaxy-of-benefits/Control-retrofit-brings-galaxy-of-benefits.html By retrofitting an Anilam 4200T CNC to an ageing lathe, the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) has transformed what was "a difficult-to-operate piece of equipment that technicians were hesitant to use" into a user-friendly fully functional CNC turning machine.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/351/1/Retrofit-CNC-makes-machine-as-good-as-new/Retrofit-CNC-makes-machine-as-good-as-new.html By simply retrofitting an Anilam 4200T CNC to a Lance vertical borer in place of defunct GE 1050 system, CSD Controls (UK) has returned the VTL to as good as new in terms of performance, accuracy and reliability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/350/1/Retrofit-CNC-can-double-turret-miller-output/Retrofit-CNC-can-double-turret-miller-output.html XYZ Machine Tools has announced that the popular and provenProtoTRAK Edge CNC controller is now available as a retrofitpackage.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/346/1/CNC-Retrofit-Gives-New-Life-to-Old-Mills/CNC-Retrofit-Gives-New-Life-to-Old-Mills.html info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/42/1/CNC-retrofit-raises-gear-grinder-output-accuracy/CNC-retrofit-raises-gear-grinder-output-accuracy.html In early 2005 CNC Design performed a retrofit on a Pfauter Kapp PE1000G gear grinder at David Brown Gear Industries' Woolongong plant. The heat treatment process used to harden gears and pinions distorts them slightly, so before being fitted to a gearbox these workpieces must be ground to eliminate this distortion. The Pfauter Kapp grinding machine, originally built in 1988 performs this critical final step in the production process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/357/1/Retrofitted-CNC-raises-productivity-by-11/Retrofitted-CNC-raises-productivity-by-11.html Eaton engineers have reported 11% increase in overall productivity of a Heald grinder, plus improved throughput and enhanced accuracy since retrofitting an up-to-date CNC. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 28 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/356/1/Retrofit-latest-barfeeds-and-reduce-machine-cycles/Retrofit-latest-barfeeds-and-reduce-machine-cycles.html Being the sole manufacturer and number one barfeed supplier in the UK, Hydrafeed have fitted their units to almost every type of CNC lathe available, both in the UK, and overseas.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/43/1/Milling-CNC-retrofit-boosts-surface-grinder-usage/Milling-CNC-retrofit-boosts-surface-grinder-usage.html A three-axis Anilam CNC control system more usually found controlling milling machines has transformed the capability of a rebuilt Jones and Shipman 540 toolroom surface grinder at tooling manufacturer, Electro-spark.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 28 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/355/1/Control-retrofit-transforms-grinding-operations/Control-retrofit-transforms-grinding-operations.html A three-axis Anilam CNC control system more usually found controlling milling machines has transformed the capability of a rebuilt Jones and Shipman 540 toolroom surface grinder at tooling manufacturer, Electro-spark. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0500