TOS lathe overhauls

From dismantling and mechanical repairs to geometry restoration, electrical refurbishment and final testing. Explore the STAP overhaul process.

SIX STAGES OF RESTORATION

Every assembly gets the work it needs.

Disassembly, cleaning and wear assessment.

Repairing mechanisms and replacing worn components as required.

Guideway restoration, scraping and accuracy checks.

Renewing electrical equipment to the agreed scope.

Surface preparation and a new finish as agreed.

Checks, testing and documentation for the agreed configuration.

DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

From dismantling to testing and handover. For other models, we agree the overhaul scope according to their technical condition.

Cleaning the machine and dismantling its assemblies.
Regrinding the saddle, cross slide, spindle and tailstock quill.
Regrinding and scraping the compound slide guideways; replacing the screw and nut and the tool slide gibs.
Scraping the headstock, saddle, cross slide and tailstock mating surfaces to achieve the geometric alignment specified in the accuracy report.
Replacing the cross-feed screw and nut, cross-slide gib and tool post.
Fully dismantling and replacing worn components in the apron, threading gearbox, headstock, speed gearbox, tailstock and slides.
Aligning and, where necessary, replacing the bed racks; fitting a new clutch control rod and repairing the feed rods and leadscrew.
Replacing bearings in all machine assemblies.
Fitting a longitudinal micrometer stop and change gear set.
Replacing all machine plates.
Priming, filling, sanding and applying a polyurethane finish as required; colour RAL 6000 / 1003.
Fitting a new electrical cabinet and components; repairing the main motor and lubrication pump; fitting a new coolant pump, wiring, protective conduits and LED work light.
Issuing the machine accuracy report and electrical inspection report.
Final testing and handover at our workshop.