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Retrofit Scope

Migrate a Fagor-based laser cutting control to a Bochu platform with coordinated motion, height control and process I/O.

Fagor CNC and drive interface assessment
Bochu, servo, height control and process I/O integration
Parameter tuning, safety checks and acceptance cutting

Fagor CNC laser cutting cabinet prepared for a CypCut control retrofit — Fagor-to-CypCut retrofit: CNC, height control and process I/O integration.

Fagor control diagnosis

The survey separates the Fagor CNC motion functions from servo, height-control and laser-process interfaces. This exposes which signals are native CNC behavior and which must be recreated as verified CypCut I/O during the migration.

Record Fagor axis commands, feedback, homing sequence and drive alarm paths.
Trace torch-height, capacitive sensing, gas and laser command interfaces.
Inspect CNC safety handling, door signals and any operator-panel dependencies.

Control and process architecture

The CypCut platform is configured around the measured axis count, process sequence and height-control requirements. The cabinet design preserves only proven devices and provides a clear terminal map for every Fagor function replaced.

Map Fagor CNC functions to CypCut motion, process and auxiliary I/O.
Verify servo control mode, feedback resolution and motor brake requirements.
Integrate height control and laser sequence with safety-permitted process signals.

Commissioning and production acceptance

Commissioning tests motion, height following and process timing in stages so that the cut program is not used to mask an interface fault. Acceptance uses agreed parts to confirm consistent pierce, contour quality and recovery from normal alarms.

Validate homing, direction, travel limits and interpolation before laser enable.
Tune height-following and gas/laser timing on safe sample material.
Cut production samples and record quality, dimensions, alarms and operator sign-off.

Typical Customer Challenges

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Fagor CNC, drive and height-control interfaces must be coordinated before migration.

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Rising maintenance cost and unpredictable downtime

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Need for higher power, easier operation or current process functions

Retrofit Engineering

Compatibility comes before configuration

Every project requires a machine-specific assessment. Final hardware, software and achievable performance depend on the existing mechanical accuracy, drive system, I/O, electrical cabinet, safety circuit and selected laser power.

A thorough engineering review confirms the retrofit solution is compatible, integrated correctly and sized around the real machine condition and production target.

Mechanical & electrical condition: Machine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Control, drives & fieldbus: Existing controller, drives, I/O and motion network
Target materials & laser power: Material, thickness, process target and proposed power

Assessment outcome

The review turns machine evidence into a clear engineering decision.

Feasibility confirmedIdentify the constraints that affect a retrofit path.
Scope definedSet the required controls, interfaces and safety work.
Commissioning plannedPrepare installation, parameter setup and handover.

Engineering review at a glance

Assessment Checklist

Fagor CNC and drive interface assessmentMachine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Bochu, servo, height control and process I/O integrationExisting controller, drives, I/O and motion network
Laser source, cutting head and chillerMaterial, thickness, process target and proposed power
Electrical drawings and safety circuitMachine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Target materials, thickness and laser powerMaterial, thickness, process target and proposed power

Project Deliverables

Machine compatibility reportFindings and retrofit recommendations
Retrofit architecture and bill of materialsScope and component list
Electrical and I/O integration planWiring, signals and interfaces
Parameter tuning, safety checks and acceptance cuttingSetup and optimization
Operator training and handover recordsManuals and documentation
Remote support after commissioningOngoing technical assistance

Retrofit Engineering

From machine survey to production handover

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Machine survey

Collect model, year, controller, source, drives, drawings and fault history.
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Compatibility review

Verify mechanics, motion, I/O, safety, utilities and target laser power.
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Retrofit engineering

Define control, optics, electrical, cooling, gas and safety integration.
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Installation & commissioning

Install hardware, map I/O, tune motion and complete process parameter setup.
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Training & support

Validate cutting samples, train operators, document the final configuration and provide post-commissioning support.

Retrofit Engineering

Selecting the right Bochu control platform

CypCut is a leading Chinese sheet-metal laser cutting software platform. Depending on power, motion architecture and process requirements, a project may use CypCut, CypCutPro or an EtherCAT-based FSCUT8000/HypCut solution.

Match the control platform to the installed laser power, motion architecture, I/O scope and the process control your production requires.

Installed power: Laser source and planned duty cycle
Motion & fieldbus: Existing drives, pulse control or EtherCAT readiness
Required process control: Everyday production, advanced functions or high-power coordination

Engineering fit check

Share your machine model, installed controller and production target. We review the practical control path before any retrofit scope is confirmed.

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Platform fit at a glance

CypCut

Standard sheet cutting

For stable, day-to-day sheet-metal production on conventional motion systems, with practical programming and reliable operation for common cutting work.