WHEN DO I PUT A PAD UNDER A MACHINE 1

[bumpjones]

Hello,
We are rearranging our manufacturing are and need to move several CNC machines and lathes. Where can I find quidance on when to pour a pad for a machine and when do not need a pad.

Thanks,
Bumpjones

 

[jlhmaint]

at the shop i work at we moved a bunch of machines last year and this is what we did.

Poured new 12" thick floor for all the lathes, mills, and threaders.

Poured a 3' deep pad for our grinders and used expansion board to keep it seperate from the 12" floor.

I don't know what the standard is but our floors were only 3" to 5" thick in some spots thats why we did what we did, and most grinders need a good pad and its better to separate it from others. Hope this helps some

 

[EdDanzer]

Modern machine shop had an article about a company that uses steel plate to set machines on. It improved accuracy and the didn’t have to relevel when the machine was moved. This was for smaller VMC’s.
Most machine manuals have foundation requirements in their installation section. Depending on the type of work, surrounding vibrations, and the type of machines you may have to adjust thickness and style.