Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automatic Lathe",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC lathe combines Swiss and turret functions from
REM SALES: "A CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe combines the benefits of a Swiss-turn and the flexibility of a turret machine and includes gang tools, turret and back-working spindle".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Machining developments
- take a look at Machine tools take the lead - for now
which says: "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than catching up, writes Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Tornos Technologies, Single-spindle automatic has simpler version,
as well as CNC multi-slide lathes replace automatics from DMG (UK),
and CNC sliding head automatic takes 32mm bar from Tornos Technologies.
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Take another look at rotary transfer machines
(December 2007)
Rotary transfer machines were originally conceived with short cycle times and long, high volume production runs, but today, they offer flexibility, writes Mike Page
CNC automatic lathe builder has CAM preference
(December 2007)
Japanese builder of CNC automatic lathes, Citizen, has selected DP Technology's ESPIRIT CAM software for joint technical and marketing strategy world-wide
Machining subcontractor invests in cleaning
(December 2007)
A high technology machining subcontractor has invested GBP 200,000 in a programmable component cleaning system and a TESA-SCAN non-contact optical based measuring system
Brass parts machining costs reduced by 15%
(November 2007)
Subcontacting machinist reports that it has achieved a 15% cost reduction in machining a family of brass components by using a CNC mill-turn centre and recommending a small design change
CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types
(October 2007)
UK machining subcontractor has purchased its first CNC sliding head automatic lathe, which will replace three existing cam-operated automatic lathes in machining complex work
CNC automatic lathe rolls serrations too
(October 2007)
By combining the rolling of serrations on steering shaft with metal cutting operations on a CNC automatic lathe, a manufacturer is saving over GBP 90,000/year
CNC sliding head auto to oust five cam types
(October 2007)
Subcontract precision engineering company is planning to replace five older cam automatic lathes and reduce second operation work with one CNC sliding head automatic
News on the Typ VII, A20 CNC sliding head automatic lathe from NC Engineering
(October 2007)
Seven-axis/21 tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an extra X-axis, X-2, on the back spindle and back tool post to raise machining flexibility further
Multi-spindle automatic lathes advance
(October 2007)
As the operational flexibility of CNC multi-spindle lathes increases and the changeover times dramatically reduce, is it time for large batch production to use more of them, asks Mike Page
News on the MultiAlpha multi-spindle automatic lathe from Tornos Technologies
(October 2007)
A multi-spindle automatic lathe designed for machining parts from billets features a 'toboggan' loading system that allows two work pieces to be processed simultaneously
Builder changes CNC automatic lathe names
(September 2007)
To clarify the position of small CNC automatics - designed to replace cam automatics - for producing small accurate, short and long parts, Tornos has changed its machine model names
News on the Modular, CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe from Schuette
(August 2007)
Modular, CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe has two rear- side machining stations and can be equipped with a pallet system that can be integrated into a production line
News on the Miyano CNC automatic lathe sales from Miyano UK
(August 2007)
Following appointment as the Miyano CNC automatic lathe sales agent for the North of England and Scotland in 2006, Bewley and Co has reported exceptional levels of sales
News on the Star SB-16C CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Star Micronics GB
(July 2007)
Having 35m/min rapid axis feeds on a CNC sliding-head lathe reduced cycle times by 10% for machining shaft-type, alloy steel components for the consumer industry
News on the MultiAlpha CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe from Tornos Technologies
(July 2007)
A CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe is intended for volume production of small medical components and has eight spindles, each with its own independent motorspindle
CNC automatic lathe machines long parts
(June 2007)
Among three new CNC automatic lathes to be shown at EMO by Tornos will be the Sigma 7, which machines longer parts in watchmaking, electronics and medical equipment
CNC automatic lathe maker opens more centres
(June 2007)
Swiss manufacturer of CNC single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes, Tornos, has opened two European technical centres and has a special offer on a CNC turning centre
News on the CNC sliding head automatic lathes from NC Engineering
(June 2007)
Japanese builder of CNC sliding head automatics - Citizen - believes that close customer consultation over machines at the prototype stage results in high successful sales
CNC sliding head lathe reduces labour costs
(June 2007)
The automation capability of CNC sliding head turning centre allows subcontractor to run 24/7 without having to employ a night shift and incur additional labour costs and unnecessary set-ups
Orders rise for CNC production lathes
(May 2007)
German manufacturers of CNC single spindle and multi-spindle lathes, Traub and Index-Werke, have reported orders up 16% in 2006, reports Mike Page, and the trend continues
News on the MultiLine MS52C multi-spindle automatic lathe from Kingsbury Machine Tools
(May 2007)
A 52mm bar, multi-spindle automatic lathe has a simultaneous reverse-endworking attachment using a scara unit with a double pivoting arm to present the workpiece to four driven and/or static tools
Sliding head automatic lathe deep-hole drills
(March 2007)
CNC sliding head automatic lathe has a deep hole drilling facility and a motion control that allows very high speed cutting cycles for relatively simple turning operations
CNC 8mm bar automatic lathe has live tools
(February 2007)
An 8mm capacity, single spindle, CNC automatic lathe now has a motorised unit to power live tooling and there is also an option of a workpiece conveyor with the machine
News on the Deco 20 CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Tornos Technologies
(January 2007)
A multi-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe has cut cycle times by an average of 40% in comparison with those achieved using its existing 'conventional' CNC lathes, said subcontractor
News on the Inserts, tooling, CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Floyd Automatic Tooling
(January 2007)
An established sub-contract manufacturer of precision turned parts is using inserts to help it produce a wide cross-section of complex turned parts in sliding headstock automatics
News on the Automatic lathe tooling, high speed drills from Floyd Automatic Tooling
(December 2006)
As well as showing a quick-change pre-settable tooling program, Floyd Automatic Tooling will introduce the revolutionary, from under 1 to 4mm drills - the 'Crazy Drill' range - to the UK market
Toolholder system reduces automatic lathe set-up
(November 2006)
Offered as a productive alternative to conventional tool holders used on Citizen 'Cincom' sliding head machines, a system provides a highly efficient, two step set-up to reduce downtime
News on the M32-III CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe from NC Engineering
(November 2006)
CNC sliding headstock lathe has produced cost savings of up to GBP 9/component and helped win an overseas contract for a manufacturer of laser-based and other instrumental devices
Six-spindle automatic lathe mills and turns
(November 2006)
A six-spindle mill/turn bar automatic lathe can have up to 62 CNC axes, including 12 compound slides with X, Y and Z travels of 62, 24 and 85mm, a C-axis and simultaneous back-working
News on the CNC automatic lathe, linear motors, long parts from DMG (UK)
(October 2006)
CNC automatic lathe with linear motor driven axes incorporates every feature to facilitate highly efficient, complete machining of long workpieces
Sliding head automatic lathe development on show
(October 2006)
The latest Citizen A20 CNC sliding head automatic lathe development combines many of the features found on its higher specification machines
Steering shaft production time cut by 75%
(September 2006)
GBP 25,000 has been slashed from annual cost of producing 1,000 steering shafts per month for a major international client since the supplier changed to a CNC turn-mill centre
News on the Star SV-32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Star Micronics GB
(August 2006)
Contact machining company said it is able o program a Star CNC sliding-head lathe on the shop floor in half the time that it takes to program other makes of CNC sliding head automatics
CNC automatic lathe business improves
(August 2006)
Economic activity firmed up considerably during the second quarter of 2006 reported Tornos, and new products launched in 2005 translated into a significant volume of real business