Turn/Mill
A Swiss-Type Turning Point
The lessons this shop learned after purchasing its first Swiss-type turning center nearly two decades ago are now being applied to larger multi-spindle and multi-turret lathes for bigger and more complex parts.
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Compact Multitasking Lathe Provides Long Axis Travels
The Wasino A-18S compact turning center from DMG MORI features a turret with 18 tool stations and multitasking capability.
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Twin-Spindle Turning Center Offers Large Machining Area
Methods Machine Tools introduces the Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300, a multitasking turning center capable of complete part machining in one operation with a built-in automated load/unload system and operator recognition management software.
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Multitasking Turning Center Performs Complex Machining
Hyundai Wia’s L2100SY multitasking wedge-type Y-axis CNC turning center features an 8" chuck on the main spindle and a 6" chuck on the subspindle to support complex machining in a single setup.
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Punching Above Your Weight
A multitasking machine enabled this small shop to bid competitively against larger operations by eliminating setups and reducing cycle times, but it first had to learn what jobs work best using turn-mill equipment.
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When One? When Two?
East Branch Engineering often uses live-tool turning centers to complete complex parts in one setup. However, it also leverages a flexible and reconfigurable “mini-cell” strategy to enable a single operator to tend two machines at once, essentially gaining “free” machining time by overlapping operations.
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Universal Turning Machine Accommodates Long Workpieces
DMG MORI’s NLX 6000|2000, which is the successor of DMG MORI’s SL series, is designed for applications in the energy and oil industries as well as hydraulic and mechanical engineering.
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Large Turn-Mill’s Tool Adapter Promotes Reliable Precision
Burkhardt+Weber’s multitasking MCT machining center series includes five machine sizes for parts requiring vertical or horizontal CNC-turning tasks ranging in size from 300 to 2,000 mm (11.8" to 78.74") in diameter.
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Rigid Turn-Mill Offers Optional C, Y Axes
The Takisawa Tech LA 250 series of high-performance turn-mill machines features a rigid, one-piece slant bed machine base with a heavy-duty boxway design to promote high machining accuracy.
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Extra-Large Machining Center Performs Milling, Turning
Weingärtner’s flagship MPMC 2000 multitasking machine offers a maximum turning diameter of 2,000 mm, with other custom features for parts such as turbine shafts, compressor screws and drive shafts for ships.
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