Machine Tools | Overhaul to make it’s as good as new! Package services for Thailand

08/09/2023

Sayatoshi Hara

Machine Tool Department, Lathe Division

As machine tools age, they lose accuracy and deviate from the tolerances in the accuracy specification of the new machine. In such cases, an overhaul is necessary to disassemble the machine, inspect, repair and restore the original performance. The advantages of an overhaul are "lower cost and shorter delivery time compared with purchasing a new machine" and moreover "can continue using a familiar equipment”.

This article introduces Murata (Thailand)'s maintenance system for turning machines and the overhaul package services it offers in Thailand.

Manufacturer-quality inspection and overhaul to support stable operation　

At "Murata", we focus on maintenance support so that customers can continue to use their beloved equipment comfortably for a long time. Many customers feel reluctant to part with familiar equipment even when highly advanced latest models are introduced. Therefore, we provide comprehensive after-sales services for machines that have been used for a long time.

✔︎ Repair and troubleshooting
✔ Periodic Inspection
✔ Overhaul
✔ Propose optimal preventive maintenance based on equipment usage and deterioration
✔ Advice on lathe machining to utilize machine performance

Japanese SEs are stationed, ready to visit the customer's site!
Our strength is that our Japanese service engineers accumulated their knowledge at our manufacturing base in Japan, can visit the customer's site. We can take responsibility for deliveries from Japan and handle complex repairs as well as difficult. Please feel free to consult with us about any problems you may have concerned such as "Performance is unusual" or "The operation rate hasn't been improving”. We also offer the consulting and improvement the solution measures to make your machine work better.

Overhaul package developed uniquely for Thailand Typical maintenance examples

As a service of Murata (Thailand), we have prepared an overhaul package with various new parts for replacement.

◎ Packaged replacement parts and consumables by purpose
◎ Restore performance of replaced parts to be as good as new
◎ Minimize equipment downtime
◎ Inventory storage and service implementation by the machine manufacturer

　　Left: After repaired (ball screw LM guide repair package)
　Right: Murata staff is performing overhaul work

▼ Packages with high sales track record

Ball Screw LM Guide Repair Package 　

It eliminates age-related deterioration, poor shaft tracking, backlash, abnormal noise, etc. of ball screws and LM guides, and revives machining accuracy as good as new.
■ Main replacement parts
・Ball screws, bearings, couplings, gears, nuts, LM guides, etc.

Gantry Loader Repair Package 　

We offer a unitized package of drive shafts such as racks and gears for gantry loader traveling shafts, as well as parts related to LM guides and loader head chucks.
■ Main replacement parts
・LM guide, bearings, racks, gears, nuts, etc.

Please contact us for your lathe machining problems　

Machine tools are called "Mother Machine" and are required to have high precision and reliability. A sturdy machine tool is said to make them last a lifetime if it is used carefully.

We would like to contribute to our customers' manufacturing by promoting further capacity enhancement of machine performance as well as long-lasting use of our machines. In Thailand, as in Japan, we are happy to provide and advice for solving your machining problems, automation, process consolidation, and productivity improvement. Please feel free to contact us!

Muratec turning machine
Parallel twin spindle CNC lathe / Opposed twin spindle CNC turning center

Members of Lathe Department, Machine Tool Division
Sayatoshi Hara / Service Manager (second from right)
2006: Joined the company and gained experience as a service engineer in the Lathe Department (Inuyama Plant)
2008: Provided customer support at each service location (Okazaki Sales Office/Kanazawa Sales Office)
2020: Assigned to Thailand
As a service manager, leading the all processes from machine delivery to after-sales support (including repair and overhaul) and also training to Thai engineers

We inspect, repair and overhaul for Muratec CNC lathes. For customer in Thailand, please feel free to contact us as following form.

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