Retrofits & Re-Engineering

Services we offer for Overbeck grinding machines.

• Hydraulic -> CNC conversion
• Servo-driven B-axis Retrofit
• Complete overhaul,
• Control Retrofits using FANUC
• Automation integration
• Workhead and grinding spindle rebuilding
• Re-tooling
• in-process & post-process gaging integration
• Full inventory of Spare parts
• Technical support and on-site repair services

Case Study:

Studer S22 upgrade:

• Dual in-process gage-head integration.
• Custom-designed Automatic (servo controlled) taper adjustment
• Addition of extra axis and custom user interface.
• full documentation of all modifications.

Complete re-manufacture consisting of:

• New Fanuc 30 series control .
• Upgraded 100hp Fanuc Spindle motor.
• Installation and integration of custom-designed overhead dresser capable of 8″wide diamond rolls.
• New electrical cabinet.
• New and custom designed machine safety enclosure with dual sliding doors designed for crane access.
• Re-ground and re-calibrated hydrostatic ways.
• New ball-screws and guide-ways.
• Rebuilt & upgraded spindle.

Case Study:

Complete re-manufacture consisting of:

• New Fanuc 30 series control .
• Upgraded 100hp Fanuc Spindle motor.
• Installation and integration of custom-designed overhead dresser capable of 8″wide diamond rolls.
• New electrical cabinet.
• New and custom designed machine safety enclosure with dual sliding doors designed for crane access.
• New ball-screws and linear guide-ways.
• Upgraded spindle design with 50% greater stiffness capable of handling larger spindle power.

Case Study:

• Convert machine to imperial units from metric.
• Re-design user interface and re-write custom macros.