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Foundations
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Start at the Bottom |
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In order to obtain peak performance from your machine, it all starts at the bottom. Having the correct foundation is critical for maintaining the machine's accuracy and repeatability. An integral part of most machine tool installations is a properly designed foundation which will meet the machine's support requirements. Maverick Systems provides the design of foundations, including consultation and construction management according to the OEM specifications that are required for the machine.  Our consultant for foundations, Vic Rodriguez, has been involved in the construction of machine tool and equipment concrete foundations since 1958. He was the Plant Facility Engineer for Menasco Aerosystems/Goodrich in Euless, Texas for more than 35 years and supervised all machine tool and production equipment moves, installations, maintenance, and operations.
Vic is extremely qualified to assist your company in determining the type of foundation your machines require to conform to all OEM specifications. He is also capable of redesigning, modifying, or upgrading original machine prints of older machines in order to comply with today's standards and specifications. Because of his extensive experience in the daily operations of machine tools in a plant environment, many times Vic will suggest upgrade recommendations that the OEM may have overlooked, because of issues or concerns with the foundations he encountered after the installations were complete.
Vic has a very impressive list of foundations he has designed, modified, or consulted on for machines and machine tools.
Maverick Systems can provide the same quality service anywhere in the United States, Mexico or Canada by providing full management and consultation from start to finish on your foundations.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 February 2007 )
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Machine Tool Foundations |
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 There are several key factors to take into consideration for machine tool foundations. Many times companies will simply bring a machine into their facility and set it up on their existing floors, only to find out later that the machine won't hold tolerance, or it drifts, depending on the soil/water level conditions. These issues could have been avoided by providing the correct foundation for the machine. Following are items that need to be taken into consideration.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Low Frequency Vibration and Shock |
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An increase in biomedical research and advancements in science and semiconductor manufacturing have created the need for highly accurate microscopes. Measurements and magnifications are being made within microns and angstroms using atomic force, scanning probe, optical, and electron microscopes.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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List of Machine Tool/Equipment Foundations for Vic Rodriguez |
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Vic Knows!
Vic Rodriguez honestly knows more about foundations than anyone could possibly put in print! He is a valuable resource, and highly respected by the entire Field Services team. We appreciate the expert advice he provides to us and our customers. He is truly an expert and a great mentor.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Other units that may require foundations: |
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CompressorsEnginesGenerator SetsTransformers and TurbinesFans/BlowersScales.And many more.
Bottom line
If it moves, vibrates, spins, hammers, jumps, or needs to stay rigid and level, it probably could benefit by being mounted to a foundation.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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"Inertia Blocks" or Reaction Masses |
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In certain applications, it is not desirable or feasible to mount a machine directly on vibration isolators. Instead, the machine is attached to a relatively heavy and rigid block (usually made of concrete), which is then supported by suitable isolators. The use of such a massive block (called an inertia block or reaction mass) is desirable for the following reasons: |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM's) |
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 The measuring speed and accuracy of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM's) are improving every year. Newer CMM's are being designed and built to be shop floor "hardened" so they can function with repeatability right on the production floor. Vibration is one environmental factor which can compromise a CMM's accuracy and repeatability.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Presses |
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 Presses can be a major generator of impact shock and vibration disturbances in a plant, thereby causing problems with sensitive equipment, offices in the building, or even disturbances with neighbors. The main problem is shock transmission, following the ensuing high frequency vibration caused by the shock.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Printing Presses |
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Several different types of material have been successfully used to isolate shock and high frequency vibration to and from printing presses. The key to its success is its ability to reduce the shock and vibration while maintaining press alignment and tram. Size and weight of the printing press will determine the type of pads needed. Isolating a vibration-sensitive or vibration-producing machine requires isolation of its support mass or foundation.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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Forging Hammers |
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With every blow that is struck on a forge hammer, shock and vibration is imparted to all components of the machine. At mating joints, metal spalling, cracking and chipping may occur. Rods, nuts, and bolts can be broken. Scale flying from the forging can get behind and under the key guide and other important areas, causing metal to be scarred or gouged out. The use of pads at other above-anvil locations can greatly reduce maintenance and downtime. You can see more information regarding isolating forging hammers in Isolated Foundations, and Machine Tool Foundations. If you would like to know more about vibration and how it affects your equipment, see our Frequently Asked Questions about vibration in particular.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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