Upgrades and Retrofits

Dramatically Improve your CMMs Capability. Sheffield has a comprehensive menu of solutions to make existing CMMs more productive no matter what their age or condition.  New controls, processors and inspection software can make older Sheffield, Cordax, Giddings & Lewis or Starrett CMMs faster, adaptable to new applications, and even more reliable.

Genuine Sheffield Retrofits And Upgrades

Your Sheffield or Starrett CMM was designed and built for many years of trouble-free service.  In many cases, we can upgrade your existing CMM to the newest processors and PC-DMIS^® software, so you can take advantage of new software features and the latest computers and operating systems.  In some cases, your machine might even run faster! Other improvements include:

• Update to PC-DMIS inspection software for dramatic new programming power and flexibility, including programming from CAD models, program simulation and advanced reporting and SPC features.
• Converting a manual CMM to a DCC machine for a dramatic gain in productivity.  (Starrett CMMs can not be converted.)
• Upgrading to the latest touch and analog scanning probes to enhance accuracy and flexibility.  (Starrett controllers will not do scanning.)
• Every retrofitted CMM comes with a complete warranty and technical support.

Field Refurbish/Retrofit Combination

If you have a worn CMM that does the job well and is already familiar to your operators, don't replace it — refurbish it on-site and be back up and running in no time.  We'll bring your CMM back to original specs and improve productivity, reliability and ease of use with new state-of-the-art measurement processors, probes and PC-DMIS inspection software — plus new bearings, scales and other components to restore peak performance.  You'll also get a full warranty and thorough operator training classes.

FAQ on Retrofits

Q. How long will my machine be off-line?

A. We try to keep the disruption to a minimum.  Depending on what's required, your retrofit could be completed in a matter of a few days.  Most retrofits take less than two weeks.

Q. Will you have to take my machine back to the factory?

A. No.  We do all retrofits at your location.

Q. Will my part programs transfer?

A. In most cases, yes.  We have migration utilities for most part programs written on most Sheffield software for the last 20 years.  In most cases we can partially or completely migrate your programs so you won't have to rewrite.

Q. Why should I retrofit?

A. Of course, you'll be getting the latest version of Windows based software.  As mentioned before, in most cases, your part programs can be migrated to the new system.  An important reason that many companies decide to retrofit is to avoid having a machine down awaiting an emergency retrofit.  This happens when a machine is still operating with a discontinued processor that Sheffield is no longer able to obtain repair parts for-- requiring a full retrofit in order to get back up and running.  Many companies would rather plan the retrofit process-- obtain purchase orders, schedule the downtime and plan when the machine will be off-line for retrofit.  You can check support status of Sheffield processors on the support status page.

FAQ on Upgrades

Q. Why should I upgrade MeasureMax?

A. MeasureMax has been through a total of 23 releases in its history.  We've made a lot of changes and enhancements to the product in that time, adding new features, and time-saving enhancements.

Q. Will an upgrade require a service call?

A. Possibly.  If you require a firmware upgrade, we may have to make a site visit to install the upgrade.

Q. Will I need a new computer?

A. This depends on how far forward the migration takes you. Current versions of Sheffield software are running on Windows XP or Windows 2000.  Computers built before the year 2000 generally cannot run these operating systems, so if this is your situation, you'll need a new computer.  Sheffield uses exclusively Dell Optiplex computers, and we can quote you one with the software pre-loaded if you wish.  You may also purchase your own computer (we strongly suggest Dell).

Q. What is the support status on my Current Software?

A. If you're running any version of MeasureMax or MaxLite, we are still offering full technical support on these packages.  Prior versions of software, such as DirectInspect and OFI/FLB have reached end of support status.  You can read more about support status on the the status page.

Q. What are some of the typical models upgraded or retrofitted?

A.

Apollo Series	1805/1808/1810 Series
Summit	R Series
Discovery I Series D28	Discovery I Series D8/D12

Call 800-535-1236 for retrofit quotes, or fill out the Request for Retrofit form.