Mission Statement

As technology rapidly advances, companies can quickly be put at a competitive disadvantage if their machines are not producing at maximum productivity or if they are incurring frequent downtime. The options are simple. Replace the aging machines with new ones using the latest technology. While this may be appealing, it is expensive and often-irreplaceable components of the older machine are lost. The other option is to retrofit the old machine with new parts. This can cut down the cost substantially from getting a whole new machine, while still providing the necessary performance gains. However, there are many details that must be considered to have a retrofit that ensures cost savings and productivity increases.

To read the full RP Machine retrofit article in PDF, click here.

Below are examples:

Fellows 20-4, Retro Fitted from Mechanical to 3 Axis Fanuc 18MI CNC
with Frequency Variable Speed Drive. Delivered 2004

Pfauter PE-150, Fanuc 18MI 6 Axis, with Auto Loading
Delivered Jan. 2004. Photos are before and after.

Machine: Lorenz LS-180, New 1986, Fanuc 18MI Controls.
Retrofitted 2003 with 4 Axis. Photos are before and after.

Gould & Eberhardt Model 20, 6 Axis CNC, Fanuc 18MI Controls.
Retrofitted 2003. Photos are before and after.