13/03/2026
Hartford PBM-115 Installation & Assembly β Part 2 π§π
Following on from the decommission and transport of this Hartford PBM-115 machining centre, A.I.M.S. were also tasked with the installation and full rebuild of the machine at its new location.
Due to tight access caused by the overhead crane structure, the installation required careful planning and precise lifting throughout the job ποΈπ.
The machine base was positioned first, ready for the main column installation. In order to safely install the column onto the base, we temporarily removed one of the overhead beams, which allowed us to carry out the lift safely and accurately π©. Once the column was correctly positioned, the beam was refitted.
The machine was then reassembled section by section, reinstalling all guarding, mechanical components and previously removed parts π§βοΈ. Thanks to the work carried out during the decommission, where every electrical wire was labelled, reconnecting the electrical cabinet was completed efficiently and correctly β‘.
As this machine runs high-pressure coolant and oil, all guarding was carefully sealed during installation to ensure everything is fully contained and ready for operation π§π οΈ.
Another successful project completed by the A.I.M.S. team ππ
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