Siemens Answers with Retrofit and Modernization Solutions for CNC Machine Tools

Benefits at a Glance
Machine Retrofit Success Stories
Machine Retrofit Technology Brief

Even though your machine has been in use for 10 or more years, advancements in control, motor and drive technology continue. New components are designed for increased spare part availability, which, in many cases, can be decisive for safe machine operation.

Machine retrofit –or modernization– gives your machine tools a new lease on life.

Mechanical systems in older machine tools are usually still in good condition, so modernizing the control and drive technology can be more economical instead of buying a new machine. Through retrofit, Siemens offers you a method of machine modernization in which individual components are modernized with the latest in automation technology. This includes

New SINUMERIK solution line control and SINAMICS drive technology
Shopfloor-oriented programming with ShopMill and ShopTurn
Mechanical overhauls, if required

New technologies and options provide you with more flexible production. A complete “mechanical and electrical overhaul” solution provides long-term assurance of your investments in both machines and plants.

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Benefits at a Glance

Increased machine availability that leads to greater productivity
Assured long-term, global spare parts and service expertise
An economical alternative to purchasing new machines
Greater ease of operation and programming
Faster cycles for the machining of complex parts
Greater precision and surface finish
Safety Integrated increases the safety of both man and machine
Reliable data management and increased storage capacity
Networked machines can be linked to the data processing environment

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Machine Retrofit Success Stories

Story	Application Featured	Industry Featured	CNC Product Featured	CNC Software Featured
Do-it-yourself Retrofit - utilizing the capabilities of SINUMERIK 840D in the retrofit of machine tools		Aerospace	SINUMERIK 840D
Creep Feed Grinder Retrofit Saves Money, Improves Production	Grinding		SINUMERIK 802D Solution Line
Retrofitting Heald Grinder	Grinding	Automotive
Higher Dynamics and Precision	Grinding	Automotive	SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line
Electro-mechanical retrofitting ensures quality and optimizes maintenance processes in motor shaft processing
CNC Retrofit Improves Tire Mold Machining			SINUMERIK 840Di Solution Line
Cost-effective retrofit of a turning machine ensures the manufacture of flow-critical parts for many years to come	Turning	Aerospace	SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line	ShopTurn