Specialist on-site repair and service for XYZ travelling column machines — large-capacity CNC mills for aerospace, energy, and heavy engineering. Full diagnostics, mechanical repairs, control faults, emergency breakdown response across the UK.
XYZ travelling column machines are designed for the largest components — aerospace structural parts, energy sector fabrications, and heavy engineering workpieces that won't fit on a standard VMC. The travelling column design means the workpiece stays stationary while the column moves in X, giving you unlimited table weight capacity and excellent access for large setups.
Common faults on travelling column machines include X-axis ways wear from the moving column mass, guideway lubrication system failures causing stick-slip, spindle gearbox issues from heavy cutting loads, and control system faults from the extended cable runs between the cabinet and the moving column. Access for mechanical repair often requires mobile platforms or scaffolding.
I provide on-site repair and service for XYZ travelling column machines. All diagnostics and mechanical work done at your facility — no need to move a 20-tonne machine. Emergency breakdowns, scheduled PPM, axis alignment checks, and control system fault finding. No fix, no fee on applicable jobs.
With extensive experience in Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, Fagor, Prototrak and Haas systems you can rely on us to get your machine moving as quickly as possible.
We offer mechanical repair services covering all aspects of your machine tools — from ballscrews to spindles, turrets to hydraulic systems.
Every visit concludes with a full written service report — transparent, detailed, and yours to keep for your maintenance records.
Fixed prices for machines depending on number of axes and additional accessories
All critical electrical components checked — power supplies, relays, wiring, earthing, proximity switches, capacitors, control units, servo drives, and SRAM batteries
Mechanical condition check — minimising imminent breakdowns and saving you time and money
Full written service report and recommendations after every visit
No obligation quote — contact me to discuss your requirements
ID4OS monitors your CNC machines in real time — current draw, thermal signatures, axis load anomalies — and alerts you before faults cause unplanned downtime. Predictive, not reactive.
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