Machine Tool Rebuilds

Q: What is a machine tool rebuild?

The term machine tool rebuild service refers to a complete overhaul of a machine to its original mechanical specifications without needing a new CNC control. The mechanical components of the machine are cleaned, inspected, and rebuilt, using either new or re-machined parts.

Sometimes the best, most economical way to enhance the performance capacity of your machines is to rebuild them. Good candidates for machine tool rebuilding are your production units that are less than 12 years old with a reliable CNC control.

What is a Machine Tool Rebuild?

The term machine tool "rebuild" service refers to a complete overhaul of a machine to its original mechanical specifications without needing a new CNC control. The mechanical components of the machine are cleaned, inspected, and rebuilt, using either new or re-machined parts. If you are in need of CNC control service, a retrofit is the best fit for your machine. If you need both a rebuild and CNC controls, a remanufacture is the best fit for your machine. KRC Machine Tool Solutions can help you with your rebuild needs for boring mills, gantry, and bridge mill machines.

How do I know if my machine tool needs to be rebuilt?

Most often, signs of a machine tool needing a rebuild include increased downtime and costs. If your CNC controls are still in good shape but your machine is deteriorating, it may be a good candidate for a mechanical rebuild.

What are the Machine Tool Rebuild / CNC Rebuild Steps?

Rebuilding all mechanical components including replacement of all bearings and seals
Grinding of the hardened ways, hand scraping of wear surfaces, or replacement of linear guides
Ball screw repair or replacement
Hydraulic and lube system rebuild, including new valves and hoses
Repair or replacement of way wipers and way covers
Painting
Return of machine geometric alignments, as well as positioning accuracy, to OEM specs

Our staff of experienced field service engineers will remove and install units, as well as provide any other CNC machine tool services required.

What are the Benefits of a Machine Tool Rebuild?

By choosing KRC as your machine tool rebuilder for your machine, you can save your company upwards of 65% over the cost of purchasing new. The process of rebuilding a machine can also be quicker than ordering a new machine.

Why choose KRC for CNC rebuilds?

KRC Machine Tool Solutions has decades of experience with machine tool rebuilds on many types of machines and we have become experts at helping our customers maximize their production requirements. Choosing KRC as your machine tool rebuilder will save your company valuable time and money in the long run. Contact us today for more information.

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Machines Serviced for CNC Rebuilds

KRC Machine Tool Solutions can provide rebuild services on a variety of machines including:

Giddings & Lewis
Cincinnati Gilbert
Toshiba
Ingersoll

Zimmerman
Bullard
Gray
Mario Carnaghi

Pietro Carnaghi
Schiess
Titan
Waldrich Coburg

Lucas
SNK
Union
Rambaudi

Not a good candidate?

If you find that your machine is not a good candidate for our rebuild services, the professionals at KRC can help find a solution. We offer various new and used machines to replace your current equipment. We also offer a variety of services that may be a better fit to get your machine to achieve a higher productivity.