On this page you can see selected machine modernizations from practice. Each machine is structured as a separate block with associated images, scope of services and key technical data.
Control exchange on WOTAN Rapid 2 boring machine
Scope of modernization (electric)
- Replacing the DC feed motors with three-phase servo motors.
- Replacement of the DC main spindle motor with a three-phase asynchronous motor 1PH7.
- Installation of new position measuring systems for feed and rotation axes as well as main spindle.
- Replacing the old control unit with a new control panel with handwheel.
- Dismantling the old control cabinets with Bosch controls and paper tape readers.
- Assembly of the new control cabinet with Heidenhain iTNC530 control.
- Machine downtime during the control modernization: approx. 2 weeks.
Drive modernization on a “flying saw” (manufacturer Dreistern)
Scope of modernization (mechanical and electrical)
- Dismantling the wear-prone feed drive with pinion and rack.
- Dismantling the old machine frame.
- Assembly of a new machine base frame with linear guides, direct measuring system and magnetic strip.
- Linear axis with wear-free Baumüller linear motor unit.
- Safety shock absorber as a mechanical end position limitation.
- Cooling unit for the water-cooled linear drive.
- New drive and power cabinet with control and power section.
- Integration of the new drive components into the existing INDRAMAT control.
Technical data
- Synchronization of the axis speed to the production speed of the material.
- Maximum travel speed: 120 m/min.
- Acceleration and deceleration: 10 m/sec².
- Feed force: 11970 N.
Control replacement on AMNI DB400 CNC grinding wheel lathe machine
Scope of modernization (electric)
- Replacement of the DC feed motors with flange- and shaft-compatible three-phase servo motors.
- Feed motors with EnDat absolute encoders.
- Replacement of the motor power cables of the X and Z axes.
- Installation of the motor encoder cables for the X and Z axes.
- Dismantling the old control unit and installing a new unit with handwheel.
- Dismantling the old control cabinet with Siemens System 3 control.
- Assembly of the new control cabinet with Siemens SINUMERIK 802Dsl and SINAMICS power units.
- Machine downtime during the control modernization: approx. 2 weeks.
Control modernization on WAC guideway grinding machine 30-30 SNC 5050/12 m
Scope of modernization (electric)
- Dismantling the old electrical control cabinet with Siemens SINUMERIK 880.
- Assembly of the new electrical control cabinet with Siemens SINUMERIK 840D and 611D power units.
- CNC control of 11 axes.
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 with decentralized peripherals and comprehensive and universal support.
- Dismantling the old control unit and installing the new control unit.
- Replacement of all GL motors with Siemens 1FT7 three-phase servo motors.
- Replacement of the old Heidenhain measuring systems with new direct length measuring systems.
- Attachment of two length measuring systems to the crossbeam adjustment, thereby eliminating the need for QB-Niveltronik.
- Replacement of the existing Kessler GL main spindle motors on universal and circumferential supports.
- Compensation of geometry errors via the CNC control.
- New cabling for universal and circumferential support with separation points at the beginning and end of the energy source.
- Creation of new electrical CAD circuit diagrams and machine documentation.
Modernization of a Biesse Rover 16s woodworking machine (built in 1989)
Scope of modernization (electric)
- Dismantling the old DC motors for the X, Y and Z axes.
- Assembly of flange-compatible Siemens 1FK7 servo motors with EnDat absolute encoders.
- Dismantling the existing control cabinet with old NC control.
- Construction and installation of a new control cabinet with Siemens PLC positioning control and CU320 with SINAMICS drives.
Description of the machine
- Processing of wooden slats and wooden panels for the furniture industry.
- Machine with 14 drilling spindles, pneumatically presented.
- Pneumatic clamping of the workpieces.
- Alternating processing of the workpieces possible.
- Tool management of 14 tools with calculation of tool lengths.
- Selection to present 2 tools at the same time.
- Enter the drilling positions in the X and Y directions.
- Data management of the drilling programs in the control.
- External program creation possible, transmission via USB interface.
Machine downtime during modernization in our factory: approx. 2 weeks.
Modernization of touring test stand for grinding wheels (manufacturer AMNI)
Extent of modernization
- Conversion of the swiveling protective hood to a linearly guided protective hood.
- Completely new workpiece clamping using a quick-release screw.
- Revision of the spindle bearing.
- Installation of sealed main spindle bearings for higher test speeds.
- Monitoring and locking of the protective cover at speeds greater than zero.
- Adjustable testing time of the workpieces.
- New paint according to RAL.
Your request for machine modernization
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