A CNC retrofit in it's basic lowest cost form is a replacement of the existing control with a new more flexible, and powerful latest generation control

In addition at extra cost the whole or part of the electrics maybe replaced including drives, re-wire of machine, new electrical cabinet and replacement of feedback measurement devices.

Benefits which are possible include:

• Improved machine utilisation
• Increased accuracy envelope through laser compensation
• Faster part programming, prove out & machining
• Greater flexibility of part type, methods & storage
• Reduced Scrap
• Linkage to your computer network
• Decreased down time & repairs costs
• Increased confidence & ability to meet customer demands
• Long term support & back up
• Improved employee moral
• Possibility of matching controls from other machines to aid employee rotation
• Working with CNC control system partners Fanuc, Heidenhain, Osai, Siemens, Num, Fagor, Mitshibishi we provide complete in house service from design, build, software, training support & back up.
• To meet the every growing demands of lower production/part costs, improved quality, including accuracy and speed of response.

Pennine offer a number of closely related CNC services providing cost effective upgrades to existing machinery.

Due to the extensive number of machine types which Pennine have Retrofitted / Upgraded Budget Cost guidelines can normally be given within 24 hours for a particular customer machine with details on the benefits available allowing you to more easily access the cost implications and payback periods.

Retrofits cover, Millers/ Machining Centres, Grinders, lathes and special purpose applications fanuc CNC siemens retrofits heidenhain retrofits Osai Retrofits