Our Machines

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We bring new life to used and worn machine tools.  The machine is fully disassembled down to the cast iron, all components undergo a detailed inspection for damage, all worn elements are remachined and refitted,  wearing parts are replaced and the machine is reassembled and fitted by our expert staff returning it to "as new" condition and accuracy.

Our factory trained technicians have decades of experience with all types of Poreba metal working equipment and will bring your Poreba machine back to like new condition.

1. Regrinding the bedways and cross slide 

2. New Turcite linings for the carriage

3. Replacement of all machine bearings, including headstock bearings with new FAG, SKF or NSK depending on customer preference and product availability

4. Rebuilding of lead screw

5. Replacement of half nut

6. Detailed inspection and replacement of all worn gears, belt pulleys and other wearing parts.

7. Replacement of all clutches

8. New Control Cabinet with Eaton (UL) contactors & relays

9. Full replacement of all electrical wiring including the conduits

10. Replacement of cross slide and top slide screws with new nitrited and ground screws.

11. New Main Spindle & Tailstock Centers

12. Remanufacturing of tailstock quills

13. Detailed inspection of all electrical motors, and replacement of any worn bearings

14. Replacement of all V-belts

15. Machine accuracy as per ISO 1708 (as new condition)

16. Restored or New Sign Plates 

Additionally services include:

Retrofitting CNC controls onto existing manual lathe

Installation of precision rack double pinion Z-axis

Installation of DRO

Raising/lowering and/or extending/shortening of machine to meet customer specification 

If jobs are urgent and you cannot take your existing worn out lathe out of production, let us know.  We may be able to offer a remanufactured machine with the same parameters as your existing lathe and swap it in for your your worn out lathe, minimizing downtime and restoring machining accuracy.