Time leaves its mark even on the most modern machine tools. Whether it concerns decreasing productivity, newly available functions or increased energy consumption. Hence it is important to act efficiently against the marks of time and keep the operating systems up to date.  

SKF needed to upgrade the old system to the latest CNC system and wanted to improve the operating convenience. Hence, they needed a service partner who could provide a comprehensive retrofit solution.

Siemens offered a retrofit solution including a SINUMERIK 840D sl CNC system and mechanism exchange, including the following details:

• SINUMERIK 840D sl as retrofit for the non-Siemens PLC system
• SINAMICS S120 as retrofit for outdated drives
• SIMOTICS 1FT7, 1LE1 as retrofit for outdated motors
• Ball screw and servo motors as retrofit for hydraulic systems 
• Customized HMI for grinding machine

Skf Korea Ltd. was founded in 1989. The Company's line of business includes manufacturing ball and roller bearings.