Pre-Move Assessment
Review the machine, access path, destination, utility requirements and known operating condition before work begins.
- Machine and control identification
- Site and access considerations
- Project scope and responsibility review
Machine Installation, Relocation & Commissioning
Move It Carefully.
Restart It Correctly.
Technical planning, control backups, disassembly support, rigging coordination, installation, leveling, alignment, startup and production run-off for CNC fabrication equipment throughout North America.
More than moving heavy equipment
Protect the Machine, Its Data and Its Ability to Produce
A successful machine move requires more than transportation. Branin Automation focuses on the technical details before shutdown, during disassembly and after placement so the equipment can be restored to service with the correct references, alignment, utilities and operating condition.
Pre-MoveAssessment and documentation
TechnicalBackups and disassembly support
PrecisionLeveling, alignment and calibration
ProductionStartup, debugging and run-off
Technical Scope
Support From Shutdown Through Production
Each project is quoted around the machine, distance, facility requirements and division of responsibilities.
Control Data & Documentation
Preserve available machine information before power is removed and components are disconnected.
- Parameter and program backups where supported
- Reference photographs and cable identification
- Existing alarm or condition documentation
Technical Disassembly
Support separation of machine sections, controls, loaders, tables and accessories as required for the move.
- Electrical and control-system coordination
- Mechanical separation planning
- Protection of sensitive components
Rigging Coordination
Coordinate technical requirements with the customer, rigger, carrier and facility team so the machine is handled at approved points.
- Lift-point and machine-section review
- Placement sequence planning
- Coordination with third-party riggers
Leveling & Alignment
Set the machine correctly after placement and restore critical geometry needed for reliable operation.
- Machine leveling
- Table, beam, turret or axis alignment
- Reference and repeatability verification
Startup & Run-Off
Power up, reference, test and debug the equipment before returning it to production.
- Utility and safety-system checks
- Functional testing and alarm correction
- Production run-off and operator review
Preparation Reduces Risk
Document Before Disconnecting
Older CNC equipment may contain parameters, offsets, programs and machine-specific wiring that are difficult to reconstruct after a move. When the control supports it, we capture available data and document connections before shutdown.
01Control backupsParameters, programs, offsets and other available control data.
02Connection recordsPhotographs, labels and notes for machine sections and accessories.
03Condition baselineKnown alarms, accuracy issues, leaks or damaged components noted before the move.
04Restart planA defined sequence for reconnection, referencing, alignment and testing.
Project Types
From a Single Machine to a Factory Relocation
Technical support can be tailored to the equipment and the portion of the project that requires specialist involvement.
New Equipment
Installation & Commissioning
Placement review, electrical and utility coordination, leveling, startup, commissioning, run-off and training for new machinery.
Same Facility
Internal Machine Moves
Technical shutdown, relocation and restart support when production equipment is moved within an existing plant.
Integrated Equipment
Machines, Loaders & Cells
Coordination of machine sections, loaders, tables, sensors, interlocks and machine-to-automation communication.
Multi-Site Projects
Plant & Factory Relocations
Phased technical support for multiple machines moving between facilities, including documentation and restart sequencing.
Project Workflow
A Controlled Move From Start to Finish
Review
Identify the machine, project locations, timeline, access, utilities and required support.
Document
Record condition, preserve supported control data and identify connections before shutdown.
Disassemble
Support technical disconnection and separation of machine sections and accessories.
Move & Place
Coordinate with qualified rigging and transportation providers for handling and placement.
Reinstall
Reconnect, level, align, reference and verify machine systems at the destination.
Run Off
Test functions, correct move-related issues and verify operation with the customer.
Clear Project Responsibilities
Define What Is Included Before the Move
Branin Automation can provide the machine-tool technical services and coordinate with other trades. The final written scope identifies what is supplied by Branin Automation, the customer and third-party contractors.
Machine-Tool Technical Work
- Control backups and documentation
- Technical disassembly and reconnection
- Leveling, alignment and calibration
- Startup, debugging and run-off
Site Readiness
- Clear access and production coordination
- Foundation and floor readiness
- Required power, air and utilities
- Permits and site-specific requirements
Rigging, Freight & Trades
- Crane and heavy-equipment rigging
- Transportation and freight
- Licensed electrical or utility work
- Concrete, structural or facility modifications
Rigging, freight, licensed electrical work and facility modifications are excluded unless specifically included in Branin Automation’s written quotation.
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Information That Helps Us Plan the Move
Send as much information as available. Photographs of the machine, nameplate, control, access path and destination are especially useful.
01Machine InformationManufacturer, model, serial number, control and approximate weight.
02Current LocationCity, building access, machine position and operating condition.
03DestinationNew location, floor condition, utilities and placement requirements.
04Move ScopeInternal move, cross-country relocation, new installation or factory move.
05Project TimingTarget shutdown, move, installation and production-start dates.
06Other ContractorsRigger, carrier, electrician and facility contacts already selected.
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