Overview
Looking to restore your Lucas floor bar machining center to like-new condition? Our professional machine rebuild services offer complete mechanical, electrical, and control system overhauls to bring your equipment back to peak performance — or even better.
Project Background & Objectives
The customer depended on their floor-bar machining centre for heavy-duty stock removal, large-part precision milling and long-travel operations. Over time, the machine began exhibiting:
Purchasing a new machine would have required substantial capital expenditure, facility adjustments and operator retraining. The company instead sought a full machine rebuild with the following goals:
PSMTR’s experience with large-format machining centres, precision alignment and full-system restoration made them the logical partner.
Our Lucas Rebuild Process
Complete Machine Disassembly & Inspection
Worn Component Replacement (Bearings, Seals, Gibs, Lead Screws)
Way Surface Repair and Alignment
Electrical and Control System Overhaul
Testing, Calibration, and Documentation
Value Delivered by PSMTR
Conclusion
This project demonstrates the long-term value of rebuilding a large floor-bar machining centre rather than replacing it. By restoring mechanical integrity, upgrading electrical systems, recalibrating geometry and providing complete documentation, PSMTR delivered a highly capable, reliable and efficient machine at a substantially lower cost than a new purchase.
For organizations experiencing accuracy loss, increasing downtime or electrical obsolescence on large machining assets, a professional rebuild can provide outstanding ROI, extended service life and renewed confidence in a mission-critical production machine.
Disclaimer
This case study is provided for informational purposes only. Each machine condition, application and operating environment is unique. Actual results may vary. Always consult qualified professionals before making equipment decisions. To learn more about this project, view a breakdown on our YouTube Channel.