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Modernize your screw machine | smarter control, higher uptime, better output.
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Modernize your screw machine — smarter control, higher uptime, better output.
At ACG Direct, we don’t just rebuild machines — we upgrade their intelligence. Whether you’re running legacy relay logic or looking to integrate full CNC control, our engineering team delivers the precision, reliability, and flexibility today’s production demands.
We offer complete control retrofits, automation upgrades, and CNC conversions that transform older multi-spindle equipment into efficient, data-driven production systems.
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Electrical / Digital Controls
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Replacement of outdated relay or cam systems with modern PLC- or CNC-based logic.
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Integration of ACG MES controllers with real-time production data, recipe storage, and fault tracking.
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New HMI touchscreen panels for simplified operator interface.
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Installation of tool edge counters, cycle monitors, spindle safety circuits, and broken tool detection.
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Full safety integration: door interlocks, crank lockout, and dual-channel logic systems.
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CNC Conversions & Attachments
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Upgrade your existing Acme, Davenport, or New Britain with full CNC retrofit capability.
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Compatible with Fanuc, Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms — configured for multi-axis synchronization and precise spindle control.
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Add-on CNC attachments for:
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Cross slides, drilling units, and end-working stations.
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Servo-driven feed slides and programmable speed/feed adjustment.
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Live tooling and sub-spindle integration for secondary operations.
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Seamless interface between mechanical drives and digital motion control for superior accuracy and flexibility.
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Programming support and on-site commissioning available for all systems.
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Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
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New FRL assemblies, valve stacks, and manifolds for consistent performance.
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Hydraulic carrier clamping, lubrication, and filtration system overhauls.
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Air-assisted hand chucking, air threading, and ejection system upgrades.
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Conversion to water-soluble coolant or synthetic lubrication systems to improve performance and maintain cleanliness.
