CNC Router Retrofits

Retrofit work to existing CNC machines

Retrofitting machines with new drive systems is a heavy heavy surgery for any machine. Ballscrew housings and end conditions are tricky to integrate and require time and consideration. We can offer a range of retrofitting solutions, however often the cost of a complete retrofit with new ball screw drives often can compete with the cost of a new machine.

Denford Conversion to USM

Details on a Denford 3 Axis milling machining with tool changer that was converted to a 3 Axis CNC Ultrasonic impact machining system.

Chinese CNC Machine Setup

Details on commissioning a Chinese CNC machine where the customer needed help to set up and commission a privately imported Chinese machine.

Connect CNC Conversion

Details showing a fully enclosed Connect CNC donor carcass machine that was upgraded with a new Y-axis ballscrew, spindle, and revamped electronics.

CNC Control Upgrade

More information on a project where we upgraded a machine to a new controller as the original control electronics died due to aluminium shavings in the control box during transport to Mickโ€™s garage.

Contour CNC Mill Upgrade

Details on an upgrade where we rebuilt a contour milling machine and converted the control system to Mach3.

Linear Slide Upgrade

Details where we upgraded a machine with new slides on the X and Y axes to improve the accuracy of the machine.

Denford TRIAC Conversion to Mach3 | UCCNC

Details on a Denford 3-axis milling machine with a tool changer that was converted to a 3-axis CNC ultrasonic impact machining system.

Hurco Hawk 5M Conversion to AC Servo

The Hurco Hawk CNC milling machine has been converted to a new control and is back up and running.

Rishton M10 Conversion to UCCNC/Mach3

A Rishton M10 is now under UCCNC and Mach3 control with full new brains.

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