enhanced reliability , CNCs play a vital role in boosting productivity in a manufacturing facility .
As part of its latest project , EES is completely stripping down and rebuilding a Binns & Berry Data 90 CNC Lathe , for a customer with a subcontract machine shop . By retrofitting it with a new FANUC 0i- TF CNC , as well as a FANUC digital spindle motor and drive , FANUC digital axis servo drives , and a completely new electrical interface , this legacy machine will be completely remanufactured and ready for the digital age .
A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY “ When it comes to selecting the CNC , there are a number of factors to be considered , such as whether it will provide the required functionality and whether it will seamlessly integrate with the client ’ s existing manufacturing processes and requirements ,” explains Richard . “ In this case , the client was already using FANUC controls , which made this a straightforward decision . But even when this is not the case , FANUC CNCs are often the client ’ s control of choice . FANUC is a globally recognised name , and its products – both firmware and software – are reliable and user-friendly , which are absolutely key in the type of projects that we undertake .”
By retrofitting a cutting-edge FANUC CNC into a lathe for a subcontract machinist , as well as a FANUC digital spindle motor and drive , servo drives and new electrical interface , this legacy machine has been upgraded ready for the digital age .
BENEFITTING PLANET AND POCKET
Alongside the environmental benefits of machine refurbishment , there are also significant cost-saving implications , as EES ’ projects typically involve highcapital machinery . Richard continues : “ A full remanufacture solution usually delivers around a 50 % cost-saving compared with a customer buying an equivalent , brand-new machine . That means the potential productivity gains can be accessed by a wider range of manufacturers , as well as improving our customers ’ ROI .”
As a result , EES is starting to see an increased demand for its services , both for retrofitting as well as for new , bespoke machine solutions . “ We are definitely seeing signs of confidence from customers looking to invest in equipment and from our perspective , it ’ s great to know we can count on FANUC ’ s ongoing support to help meet this demand ,” says Richard . “ There are still a significant number of high-quality , older machines with great potential , provided they are updated to ensure compliance with the latest regulations and given modern CNCs , motors and drives to get the most out of their inherent mechanical capabilities .”
Ray Timberlake , Sales Manager at FANUC UK , adds : “ The work that EES do is brilliant in terms of providing premium manufacturing equipment at a competitive price point . We ’ ve been working in partnership with them for over a decade , and every single project is an exciting opportunity to breathe new life into old machinery .”
An important part of the machine refurbishment process is retrofitting a new CNC www . fanuc . eu / uk / en
29