Heid CNC Lathe
	Machine Specification • Heid SDM12-532 CNC Lathe • Max. Turning Diameter: 550mm • Distance B.C: 1500mm  • Spindle Drive: 58Kw DC • Hydraulic Power Chuck • 12 Station Automatic Toolchanger • Powered Tailstock • Hydraulic Steady • Totally Enclosed Guarding System • Swarf Conveyor

Scope of machine refurbishment & CNC retrofit work

A full machine refurbishment & CNC retrofit of a Heid SDM12 CNC Lathe.

The machine refurbishment included regrinding of all slideways, replacement of axis drive ballscrews & anchor bearings, full refurbishment of the Headstock & Spindle including new spindle bearings, refurbishment of the Power Chuck, ATC, Tailstock & Steadies; the hydraulic system was fully overhauled and the lubrication systems replaced with new. In addition, the machine has been fitted with a new Swarf Conveyor.

The CNC retrofit comprised fitting of a new Siemens 840D Control, new DC Spindle Drive, new Digital Axis Servo Drives, a new electrical cabinet complete with all new control gear and a complete machine re-wire. 

Comments

Two identical machines have been rebuilt and retrofitted, by EES, for the same client; the machines now produce 'Duraheat' studs for the Power Industry, working 24-hours/day, 6 days/week.