The document discusses engineering modifications that can be made to machines, including: - Spindle conversions, software upgrades, servo drive and motor replacements, and tool changer modifications. - Modifications provide benefits like enhanced productivity, decreased setup time, and improved part processing. - Additional modifications include holding circuit modifications, spindle carrier upgrades, machine configuration changes, tooling upgrades, and control/software system updates.

1. Engineering Modifications
Metal Cutting | Composites
Our dedicated group of engineers can make special modifications to your
machine based on current or future requirements.
Spindle Conversions
Software
Servo Drives & Motors
Spindle Drives & Motors
Tool Changer
Controls
Pendant
Tooling Attachments
Advantages of Engineering Modifications
— Enhanced productivity
— Installation of probing options has allowed customers to improve part processing
— Decrease set-up time and increase machine availability
— Keep your equipment current as cutting tool technology changes
Additional modifications are available as well. Please view the complete list on the back.

2. GLOBAL SERVICES ENGINEERING MODIFICATIONS
Holding circuit modifications
— Y, Z and B axis holding circuits
Spindle carrier modifications
— Upgrade to TI, 7K-W/R, 10K, etc
— Convert spindles to 4-ball tool interface
Machine modifications
— Multiple spindle machines (Gantrys); Independent “A” axis drives
Add tool exchangers to Gantrys, 30V, etc
— Vertical machine, 4th Axis/5th Axis rotary tables
— Tool chain expansions
— Probe packages
— High pressure coolant for TSC
— High pressure thru-spindle coolant
— Powertrack replacements
— Chip conveyor options
— Enclose door heights – accommodate larger fixtures and parts
— Table mounted enclosures and modifications for better
chip/coolant containment
— Spindle supports - HBMs
— Right angle attachments
— Latch plates
— Grinder options – VTL
— Replacement chucks and tables
— Oil skimmers
— Larger capacity coolant tanks
Contact us:
Global Services T: +1 800 934 0735
2200 Litton Lane fms.gsservice@fivesgroup.com
Hebron, KY 41048 USA www.fivesgroup.com
Tool probe Part probe
Right angle attachmentsHigh-pressure coolant and mist collectors Capto C8 tooling
KM 80 tooling
Large tooling and tool
change modifications
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Computer/software modifications
— Windows upgrade packages for controls
— USB memory stick reader in place of floppy disk
— USB memory stick interface in place of obsolete
cartridge reader
Drive and motor modifications
— Pre-engineered servo drive and motor packages to replace
Kollmorgen drives and motors
— DC spindle drive replacement package for any DC motor drive..
Includes GE DC300, Reliance and Allen Bradley 1395
— Latest Siemens Sinamics drives, motors and cables applied to HBMs,
VBMs, VTL’s and pallet handling transporters
Controller/pendant modifications
— Remote hand held pendant operator station with digital readout and
manual pulse generator
— CM90 local cell controller system to replace obsolete cell controller
— Flat screen CRT upgrade on 8000 controls
Tooling modifications
— Tool types – adding a turning adaptor with Capto to a KM80 VTC
Additional tooling and tool changer modifications