Retrofitting projects

Retrofit your DMT / Kern lathe – mechanics and electrics up to date.
The cost-effective and sustainable alternative to a new purchase.

With our retrofit offer, you receive a comprehensively overhauled DMT or core lathe – mechanically and, on request, also in terms of control technology.

Mechanical overhaul – precise and durable

We overhaul your machine with the utmost care and using state-of-the-art production methods. All relevant assemblies are dismantled, checked, overhauled or replaced if necessary:

 

  • Overhaul or replacement of the machine bed, bed slide and facing slide (in the event of heavy wear)
  • Scraping of all guideways to restore the machine geometry in accordance with DIN 8605 or DIN 8606
  • Replacement of all bearings and wear parts
  • Replacement of the ball screws in the X and Z axes
  • Reconstruction of the central lubrication system
  • Complete assembly and alignment of all components, including tailstock and headstock
  • Geometric acceptance with test report

 

Result: A mechanically as good as new machine – precise, reliable and ready for many more productive years.

Electrical modernisation – control system of your choice

On request, we can also modernise the entire control and drive technology of your machine – for complete future-proofing:

 

  • New construction of the entire electrical system including control cabinet, cabling, control system and drive
  • Optionally with:
    Heidenhain MP 620 Heros 5
    Siemens 840D sl Operate including all control components and motors
  • Electrical installation, commissioning and safety approval

Your retrofit at DMT – transparent and professional

 

Procedure & service:

  • Disassembly of the machine and dismantling of all assemblies
  • Cleaning & testing for reusability
  • Mechanical overhaul or replacement of worn parts
  • Assembly & commissioning incl. all wear and safety parts
  • Acceptance test with protocol in accordance with DIN 8605 / 8606

Your benefits at a glance:

>> Cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new machine
>> Short downtimes thanks to fast processing
>> Preservation of the proven machine base
>> Sustainable thanks to resource-saving overhaul
>> Customisable – mechanically and electrically
>> 12-month warranty on all work carried out

Would you like to modernise your machine?
 Contact us – we will be happy to advise you and prepare a customised offer!