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Automation & CNC Services

Capabilities

Machine Design

Trying to automate a manufacturing process? We can help!

CNC Retrofits

Breath life into that old machine! We provide full service CNC retrofits and refurbishments.  Controller and drive upgrades, motors, sensors and more!

Employee Training

Have a new piece of equipment but need to ensure your employees are properly trained on safety and operation?  We provide 1-on-1 or group training classes for a variety of equipment.

PLM/PDM Automation

Stop spending time on admin work.  Let us automate the tedious data entry and simplify the endless spreadsheets so you can get back to focusing on the things that matter.

CAD Software Customization

From scripts to full blown extensions, we can build productivity tools to help you simplify your workflow and reduce repetitive activities!

Consulting Services

We provide a range on tailored to suit automation consulting services.  From helping you buy a new machine, to automation case studies, we can help you make informed decisions!

Machine Tool Design

Pi offers machine tool design & build services to automate your unique production needs.  We can provide modules that plug into your existing manufacturing infrastructure or stand-alone solutions.

  • Custom Automation Machinery Design-Builds
  • Cutting, Grinding, Material Handling, Assembly Robotics
  • Specializing in Automating Unique Manufacturing Methods
CLIENT: Hi-Fi Walls PROJECT: Internal Equipment Development
CLIENT: Hi-Fi Walls PROJECT: Internal Equipment Development
CLIENT: Internal PROJECT: Famco 100 Retrofit
CLIENT: Internal PROJECT: Famco 100 Retrofit

CNC Retrofits

Have an old machine with great bones but the outdated controls are clunky and hard to find parts?  We offer full machine restoration and controller retrofits, allowing you to keep the old cast iron without sacrificing usability and productivity!

  • CNC Router, Plasma, Mill, Laser Retrofits
  • Control Packages (Hardware & Software)
  • Maintenance & Repair Services
  • Full Machine Tool Restorations & Rebuilds

Employee Training

Augment your in house training or bring personnel up to speed on a new piece of equipment.  We offer on-site or tele-training for machines, CAD & CAM software, general shop safety and more.

  • 1on1 or Group Classes Available
  • Machine Operation Training
  • CAD/CAM Software Training
  • Safety and Best Practices Seminars
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CLIENT: Private PROJECT: Bike Rack Configurator
CLIENT: Private PROJECT: Bike Rack Configurator

CAD/CAM Software Customization

Accelerate the design process with custom extensions to the programs you already know and use, designed around your workflow and needs.  From simple scripts to automate repetitive processes to full blown integrated add-ons for proprietary applications.

  • Productivity Scripts
  • Custom Workflow Extensions & Add-Ons
  • Library Management

PLM/PDM Automation

Great documentation and organization shouldn’t be a cumbersome process.  It’s easier now than ever before to automate the tedious data entry and administration work so you can spend less time on housekeeping and focus on the important things.

  • Connect Your Backend Software
  • Automatically Generate Product Configurations From Sales Orders
  • Migrations & Data Management
  • Autodesk Vault, Solidworks PDM, TeamCenter Support
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Consulting Services

Looking for a service you don’t see listed?  We can tailor a custom solution for your engineering and automation needs.

  • Machine Sourcing
  • Automation Audits
  • Specialized Services to Fit Your Needs!