SOUTHERN MICHIGAN CNC SERVICE
Experience
Southern Michigan CNC offers service to all stand alone or fully automated manufacturing systems.
► Rebuild and Installation of 7 Chiron CNC Machining centers for GM Mexico.
► Assist in transfer of RTO Transmission plant to Mexico.
► Startup and run off 23 Machining centers at GM Mexico. Chiron's and NTC.
► Integration of 4th and 5th axis fixture at Denso Knoxville.
► Design and install new style tool changer on Makino J55 at GM Bay city.
► Transfer of CNC automated machining line for Metaldyne from Bedford Heights, Ohio to Middleville, MI.
► Installed and integrated CNC Machining and assembly line for Makino at Eaton Saginaw.
► Installed and Integrated CNC Machining line for blocks and heads at GM Livonia.
► Onsite repair project for Hayes Lammerz to decrease down time on all machining centers.
► Worked jointly with Chrysler and OEM as liaison to identify and make recommendations to reduce downtime and increase thru put on CNC pump line.
► Refurbished and retooled 5 Makino CNC Horizontal Machining Centers for General Motors; Bay City.
► Refurbished 4 horizontal twin spindle CNC lathes.
Simply a Higher Standard
Our Capabilities
Our goal is to provide the ultimate in service and support for our customers.
► Project Management
► Retool and Refurbish
► Machine Relocation
► Rebuild Machinery
► Production Support
► Renishaw Ball Bar Analysis
► Vibration Analysis
► Onsite Electrical, Mech. and Hydraulic Repair
► Turn Key Applications
► Control Upgrades
► Cycle Time Reduction
► On Site Training
► Training Documentation
► Automation Integration
► Performance Machine Diagnostics
► Component Rebuild
► Machine Enhancement
► Onsite Field Service
► NC & PLC Programing
► Robotics integration for part handling
Machine Evaluations Process
Southern Michigan CNC provides Machine Evaluation services on CNC metal cutting and grinding machines.
This service is intended to prove machine capability and machine reliability. Our evaluation process includes analysis of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components. Following the evaluation process Southern Michigan CNC Service will provide our customers with a written report with all evaluation results and suggested actions to bring the equipment into a capable production ready status. Upon request SMCNCS will provide a fixed price quotation for any repairs, refurbishments or rebuilds. These services can be performed at the customers facility or at our 55,000 square foot facility in Jackson Michigan. Our typical evaluation includes the following task. (When applicable). Analyze Maintenance records with skilled trades and engineering.
► Remove any necessary covers and guarding to expose the machines mechanical systems.
► Perform Static measurements on any precision guide ways or box ways.
► Visually inspect the condition of;
► The operators panel, electrical cabinet, hydraulic hoses, pneumatic hoses, electrical cabling, power tracks, way covers and over all machine appearance.
► Inspect the lubrication system for proper function.
► Check draw bar clamping force.
► Static backlash checks on all axis.
► Static repeatability test on all axis.
► Static machine geometry alignments.
► Vibration analysis of spindle and induction motors, such as coolant pumps and motors and hydraulic pumps and motors.
► Back up all programs and parameters.
► Record servo load percentages.
► Record CNC control vintage and report availability of spare parts.
► Record machine vintage and report availability of spare parts.
► Perform Ball Bar test and record the following
► Backlash of each axis.
► Lateral play of each axis.
► Squareness of each axis to opposing axis
► Straightness of each axis.
► Scaling mismatch.
► Servo mismatch.
► Reversal spikes.
► Circularity error over programmed circular interpolated diameter.
"Service is not just our job, it's our way of life."
What service may we perform for you?
Please call 800-222-9607 or send an email with your questions or comments.
We look forward to working with you.