Edge Technology Sliding-Headstock Lathe Boosts RPM

Edge Technologies’ FMB Turbo 3-38 for sliding-headstock CNC lathes features the company’s Revolutionary Sliding (RS) technology. This design is said to be the first in the industry to fully support the bar pusher and stock from inside the bar feeder all the way into the lathe spindle.

According to the company, the FMB Turbo 3-38 RS is well-suited for Swiss lathes with longer Z-axis strokes, demanding applications such as non-guide bushing mode, as well as challenging materials and profiled stock. The integrated and oiled sliding guide module and moving steady rest provide superior bar pusher and stock support in the transition zone between the bar feeder and lathe spindle. FMB’s RS technology eliminates the need for telescopic noses, extended pushers and Z-axis axial track, all of which were accessories designed to minimize the gap between the bar feeder and lathe. The design reduces vibration and boosts maximum rpm.

Providing a rigid extruded base and advanced performance characteristics, the Turbo 3-38 RS is designed to help manufacturers achieve faster cycle times, better surface finished and tighter tolerances.

Kevin Meehan, president of Edge Technologies, says, “The patented sliding guide module represents a significant advancement in providing superior bar stability and RPM performance.”