Amanda Foster
Owner, Foster Machine & Tool
"I run a 12-person machine shop. When we needed a custom control for our CNC tool changer, the big vendors wouldn't even return my call - too small an order. Smart Engineering Solutions picked up the phone. They asked questions about our specific tool magazine, talked through motor specs, and designed something that fit perfectly. Three weeks later, it was installed and running. The wireless remote they added lets our operators load materials without walking back to the control panel constantly."
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Foster Machine & Tool - Small Shop Custom Solution
Foster Machine & Tool needed a custom motor control for their CNC tool changer magazine, a unique application requiring precise positioning and adjustable torque limits. We designed a single-motor panel with variable frequency drive, programmable positioning logic, and wireless remote capability. Despite being a custom solution for a small shop, we delivered in three weeks at a price point that made sense for their budget.