“The lathe is working now.”

“That’s a good job.”

Excerpts from the customer’s feedback.

Customer from France commenting on the purchase of a refurbished Okuma VACIII D6 drive unit from industrypart

Not every unit sent to us can be reliably repaired. In this case, we received an Okuma VACIII D6 drive unit that had already undergone extensive repair attempts. Together with our customer, a machine service company in France, we found a solution: a fully refurbished unit from our stock.

Previous Repair Attempts Complicated the Assessment

During our inspection, we identified a short circuit in the phase V IGBT module. The affected module had already been replaced. There were also clear signs of previous work on other components and circuit sections.

These interventions made the condition of the drive difficult to assess. Another repair attempt would have required additional work, with an uncertain outcome. We therefore offered the customer a refurbished unit for purchase.

Refurbished, Adapted and Tested in Our Okuma CNC Machine

The unit we supplied had been fully overhauled. This included cleaning and the preventive replacement of capacitors and the fan. To adapt it to the existing machine, we transferred the EPROM containing the original settings.

We then tested the drive in our Okuma CNC machine with its original control system. We recorded the final test run on video and shared it with our customer.

Customer Feedback: The Lathe Is Back in Operation

When we followed up later, the customer confirmed that their end customer’s lathe was working again. We were pleased to receive their positive feedback on our work.

This case shows how a refurbished and tested replacement unit can provide a practical solution when a reliable repair of the original drive is no longer foreseeable.

Thank you for your trust and cooperation!

Photos Before and After Repair or Refurbishment

The photos show the original unit sent to us and the refurbished replacement unit. These are two different devices.

Watch the Final Test Run

The video shows the refurbished unit being tested in our Okuma CNC machine:

More About the Okuma VACIII D6 Spindle Drive Unit

Our blog provides further information about the Okuma VACIII D6 Spindle Drive Unit and the importance of professional repairs and reliable testing:

https://www.industrypart.com/post/okuma-vaciii-d6-drive-unit