Open CNC powers machining center rebuild.(computer numerical control ) From: Control Engineering | Date: June 1, 2001| Author: Mintchell, Gary A. | COPYRIGHT 2001 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Many old computer numerical control (CNC) machines have a solid mechanical structure, but out-of-date controls. Retrofitting an old machine with new controls and rebuilding its mechanical hardware, such as ball screws and ways, can make it run like a new machine.

HM Dunn (Euless, Tex.) specializes in manufacturing aerospace components. One of its Matsuura MV1000 machining centers had been in storage for two years, when the company realized it needed a number of parts the...

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