Waldrich Coburg
Task: To convert a conventional planer into a CNC milling machine
Used planer found, that had been stored outdoors.
All guideways scraped to fit.
Machine bed scraped, machine table scraped to fit machine bed. column guidway scraped, ready for fitting saddle arm.
Milling saddle and head assembly fitted.
Conversion to ballscrew
(dia. 120mm x 20mm pitch!)
Compact hydraulic unit built for the clamping and counterweight systems Y-axis.