CNC Control Retrofits
Upgrade your CNC machine.
Keep everything else the same.
When a CNC control fails or becomes impossible to support, the instinct is to buy a new machine. But a retrofit is almost always faster, cheaper and far less disruptive.
With Cambridge Automation’s control retrofits, your existing G-code programmes, tooling, and CAD/CAM system carry straight over — and you are back in production within days.
Why retrofit instead of replacing?
Cut costs of upgrading your equipment
CNC control retrofits are a cost-effective solution for fabricators. Instead of buying an expensive new machine, a retrofit can extend the life of your older machine, providing a more affordable option for upgrading equipment.
Avoid hidden costs
The list price of a new machine is only the beginning. Add transport, installation, operator retraining, new tooling, new post-processors, and the time spent reprogramming your entire parts library. A control retrofit eliminates every one of those costs.
Increase productivity
One of the primary benefits of a CNC control retrofit is increased productivity. With a new control system, your machines can operate at higher speeds and with greater accuracy, leading to faster production times and higher output. This can help you meet your production targets and stay ahead of the competition.
Improve reliability and performance
A retrofit can often be completed in a shorter amount of time than purchasing and installing a brand-new machine, reducing downtime and lost productivity. Additionally, a new control system makes it easier to maintain and adjust your machine going forward. This can help you save money and improve your bottom line.
Improve workplace safety
Our control systems come with enhanced safety features such as emergency stop buttons, interlocks, and safety relays, which can help prevent accidents and injuries.
Protect your investment in tooling and fixturing
Many manufacturers have accumulated significant value in their tooling inventory over the years. A retrofit preserves that investment entirely.
Machine compatibility
We retrofit controls for all major CNC sheet metal machine types, including:
What’s included in a Cambridge Automation retrofit?
Case study
“A massive upgrade in reliability and performance for a fraction of the cost of a new machine”.
IDP International Door Products Michigan, USA
FAQ’s
Yes. We work with local service engineers worldwide and provide remote commissioning support. Most systems are connected to the internet for remote diagnostics and updates.
No. The iMOTiON system is designed to maintain full compatibility with your existing G-code files and CAD/CAM system. You do not need a new post-processor.
Our I/O hardware is highly flexible — 5V to 48V DC, NPN or PNP, analogue and encoder inputs, PWM outputs. We can accommodate most machine variants.
Most retrofits are completed in two to three days, plus one day for commissioning and training.
We partner with suppliers chosen for long-term design continuity, and we maintain our own stock of critical components. Spares can be ordered directly from us or from our supply partners.
