If it still runs, study the machine with the help of the operator if possible. Operators are oftentimes a great source of information. Plus if you get along with them well, they will tend to help you out if they know that you want to help them out. Oftentimes they will reveal quirks in the machine that you will need to accommodate with the new system.
The tool changer, gearbox and spindle will probably be your biggest challenges. Are you tying into the existing motor/drives? Make sure you are clear on what they want and expect before you start taking it apart. Misunderstandings can be expensive. If you don't have a detailed agreement, write one up and have them sign it before any work starts. Also take lots of high resolution digital pictures before any work begins. What brand/model of machine you are looking at? Dave 7/28/2011 8:25 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: > Hello, gentlemen! > > I need to make an offer for retrofitting pretty big 3 axis milling > machine with toolchanger and electronically controlled gearbox for > changing spindle speed. > I would like to ask, if anyone can share some source of reading about > the whole process. I have done retrofit on my waterjet machine, so I > have some experience, but I would like to see, how others are doing it > so that I do not have to reinvent the wheel and do not repeat some > childish mistakes. > That machine is in working condition, and there is some documentation > about it available (also some schemes of wiring, which I find the most > important), so I suspect the most challenging part will be > understanding it. > Maybe there are some useful threads in mailing archives, where some > basics have been discussed? > > Viesturs > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. > Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. > Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
