Modig 7200 and machine killing field

the Modig 7200 made the move from Boeing to the killing field of machine tools in Olympia

it rests upon the spot occupied by the Makino A55--

but a more noble fate awaits the Modig than the long knives the Makino submitted to

the plan:

all sheet metal is stripped off

Fanuc red cap servos are removed

machine spindle and housing are pulled

tool changer goes

lube units remain --if possible function consolidated

chuck jaw motion on rotary tables is hydraulic--much smaller hydraulic
pump/motor assembly or pneumatic function are likely---fast cycle time is
not needed--reducing killo-wattage is

step motors or brush servo motors go where red caps were

Hypertherm plasma torch to be placed on Z column

chuck jaws to be modified for tube


jh

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That is quite a project, keep us informed on how it goes.

Charles

sheet metal now off the Modig

machine head has counter weight--calculated mass 475 lbs

mill head is sub-assembly bolted to machine frame

plan is to fasten counter weight chain to casting then remove
weight

seven studs/nuts hold head casting to frame--these will be removed
and head assembly lifted

remainder of machine is then ready for transport to my facility
for conversion to plasma cutting rotary

jh

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