At ARO SA we provide services for the production and quality control of various companies. One of the most important is retrofitting.
Retrofit, rebumping, upgrade or retrofitting: it is a service that consists of updating or modernizing obsolete equipment, turning it into new equipment. It works by replacing the analogue electronics of the machines with a state-of-the-art digital one and allows the original precision of the machine to be maintained.
What machines can be retrofitted?
We know that each piece of equipment is unique and must be treated as such, which is why we have professionals trained to attend to the different requirements of the machines. We will name some generalizations of the retrofitting process in metrology laboratory and production equipment.
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM):It has excellent conditions for retrofitting. The service in this case consists in a thorough check of the machine, and then in the replacement of all its electronic components with new ones. If necessary, the measurement rules are changed. After the procedure, the CMM works like a new, newly purchased machine.
- Universal Traction Machines (UTM): The high cost of acquiring a new machine with these characteristics makes the retrofit the solution. Depending on the type of UTM (hydraulic, electromechanical, mechanical with electronics), the service may vary. In all cases, it consists of changing and/or implementing suitable and state-of-the-art electronics.
- Profile Projectors: The retrofit consists of fine-tuning the optical system, checking the mirrors, lenses, screen, and mechanical parts. It improves operating performance and times in general, among other advantages.
- Machine tools and EDM: In this case, the retrofit includes as a plus the addition of electronic reading equipment to know the real position of the axes, which implies great advantages.
The retrofitting service is extremely convenient to eliminate the costs of getting rid of obsolete machines, and because time, space and the investment costs of new capital goods are saved. Investing in quality is synonymous with more and better production: contact our professionals.
Content originally produced by Wise Marketing for ARO SA.
