Highlighted Retrofit Projects

New controls first retrofitted on existing milling machines

1979 - Niedecker GmbH

Aircraft Div.
Frankfurt, Germany
1st Bosch 5Z CNC Installation
on Droop & Rein FPA 2500

1980 - B. Elliott Co.

Toronto, Canada
1st Heidenhain TNC 121 on
WMM Boring Mill

1982 - Gim Company

Helmond, Holland
1st Fidia CNC II Installation
on Droop & Rein FS130 SKf

1983 - Karmann

Osnabrueck, Germany
1st Bosch 5Z CNC Installation
on Droop & Rein FS130 SKe

1984 - Fisher Body

Mansfield, Ohio / Grand Rapids, MI
1st Allen Bradley 7320 Installations
on (5x) Droop & Rein LFAS 2000

1985 - Paragon Tools

Windsor, Canada
1st Allen Bradley 8400 Installations
on Droop & Rein LFAS 2000
1st Master / Slave connection
between (3x) Droop & Rein Machines

1987 - Kehl Tools

Windsor, Canada
1st Heidenhain TNC 155 Installation
on OKK

1988 - Milford Fab. Co.

Detroit, MI, USA
1st Fidia CNC 12 Installation
on (2x) Droop & Rein LFAS 1800

1988 - Quality Machining

Windsor, Canada
1st Heidenhain TNC 355 Installation
on Pratt & Whitney BG 21

1990 - Quality Machining

Windsor, Canada
1st Heidenhain TNC 415 Installation
on Sundstrand OM 110

1993 - KWW GmbH

Weinsberg, Germany
1st Incon CAT 1 Installation on (2x)
Droop & Rein FS130 & LFAS130

1994 - Alta Tecnologia

Mexico City, Mexico
1st Incon CAT I Installation
on Pratt & Whitney BG 21

1995 - Artisan Mold

Livonia, MI, USA
1st Atek 6000 TL Installation
on Tarus Mill

1997 - Master Graphic Co.

Macomp Twy., USA
1st Atek HS Plus Installation
on Droop & Rein LFAS 130

1997 - Allmand Ind.

Livonia, USA
1st Heidenhain TNC 426 CB-TTL
Installation on Droop & Rein FPK 130

1999 - Lapeer Industries

Lapeer, USA
1st De Vlieg Mill with
Heidenhain TNC 426

2002 - Ready Boring

Farmington Hills, USA
1st Heidenhain iTNC 530 Installation
on Droop & Rein FP3000

Facility

Advanced Capabilities

Our original and core business is retrofitting old obsolete machinery with updated CNC controls, components, and mechanical parts such as motors and spindle heads. This provides our customers with the newest and greatest technology on otherwise obsolete machinery.

Heidenhain iTNC 530

Heidenhain

We are familiar with many different CNC control systems, our speciality is with Heidenhain. With over 25 years of experience, we have witnessed first hand that Heidenhain provides:

  • - maximal functionality
  • - straight forward programming
  • - ease of use for the CNC operator
  • - & superb reliability

Heidenhain Scales

Cost Efficient

As a North American distributor for Heidenhain, we provide our customers with an excellent fully integrated system at a competitive cost. We have yet to have a customer disappointed with a Heidenhain control. Frequently companies who have received their first Heidenhain retrofit decide to rebuild all of their CNC Machinery with Heidenhain, which we are happy to help.

5-Axis Fork-head

Replacement Parts

Beside CNC Controls, we also have a large stock of replacement parts. We can replace or upgrade your Drives, Spindles, Motors, and much more. Please Contact Us so we can develop a suitable solution that will effectively meet your needs. We will provide you an excellent solution at a practical price.

Rio Grande Tool Retrofit

Kenneth W. Graham (left) Owner of Rio Grande Tool and Matthew Ruthmann (right) Pres. of CNC Concepts and Manufacturing Inc. Acceptance of a new Heidenhain CNC control retrofit on a Droop & Rein milling machine.