Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automatic Lathes",
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'".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM reduces products' time to market from
Delcam: "In prototyping and producing medical components, a company said that its CAD/CAM software enables it to often go from prototype to production in a matter of days, producing tooling in-house".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Kingsbury Machine Tools
concerning its Index MS22C CNC six-spindle automatic
- take a look at CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable
which says: "It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter".
Take a look also at the news release from Rodmatic, Sub-contract machining includes automatic cleaning,
as well as CNC multi-slide lathes replace automatics from DMG (UK),
and Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets from Tornos Technologies.
See also:
Parting-off lathe tools have longer life
(December 2007)
For sliding head turning machines a range of parting off tools has been developed to enhanced tool life, rigidity and surface finish and will be shown at MACH 2008 along with four other products
News on the CNC automatic lathes from Unicut Precision
(December 2007)
Four more CNC automatic lathes have been added to a small parts machine shop extension at a UK subcontractor, following a 12% increase in sales during 2007
News on the Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes from NC Engineering
(December 2007)
UK supplier of Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes said that its sales had 'set an all-time record' and 80% of the machines sold had been delivered to subcontractors
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
CAD/CAM machine tool software improved
(November 2007)
Software for programming CNC milling machines, lathes, wire EDM, mill/turn centres and Swiss-type lathes has significant improvement to commonly used CAD and CAM functionality
Swiss CNC lathe builder is optimistic
(November 2007)
Builder of CNC single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes has confirmed excellent results for 2007 Q3 - having acquired SFr 60.8 million in orders, compared with SFr 51 million in 2006 Q3
Tooling includes internal thread whirling
(November 2007)
Latest tooling developments shown at EMO 2007 included a micro turning system, a drilling range for small and medium batch working and intrnal thread whirling and straight profile knurling
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
Negative insert takes heavy cuts on automatics
(October 2007)
A D-style negative insert allows users of sliding head automatic lathes to take deep cuts at high speed without overloading the insert's cutting edge or the machine tool
CNC automatic lathes up speed, flexibility
(October 2007)
Italian builder of CNC automatics introduced advances in the design and control of CNC single- and multi-spindle lathes as well as multislide machines, all developed to raise output and flexibility
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 K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from NC Engineering
(September 2007)
Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America
Quick-change collets improve productivity
(August 2007)
Quick-change collets help improve productivity, increase manufacturing flexibility and deliver greater process reliability for single- and multi-spindle automatic production lathes
CNC multi-spindle automatics are modular
(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
Cutting tools and usage reviewed after EMO
(August 2007)
Cutting tool manufacturer, Iscar, will be holding a series of six technical information days after EMO 2007 supported by Matsuura, Star, Renishaw, Roemheld, Solidcam and Balzer
CNC sliding head autos to combat competition
(August 2007)
UK machining subcontractor has bought two additional CNC sliding-head automatic lathes - offering faster cycle times - to combat overseas cpompetition
UK CNC automatics agent reports high sales
(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
Turning tools developments shown at EMO
(August 2007)
UK agent for tooling product suppliers Hommel + Keller, Ifanger, Mikron Tool and Schwanog advises they will show knurling, micro turning, drilling, internal thread whirling developments respectively
Autodesk certifies turn-mill CAM
(July 2007)
Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program has certified Delcam's PartMaker CAM software for mill-turn and Swiss-type lathes for use with Inventor 2008 solid modelling design system
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
News on the CNC automatic lathes tech-centres from Tornos Technologies
(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
News on the CNC sliding head automatic lathes from Star Micronics GB
(June 2007)
UK agent for Star CNC sliding head automatic lathes reports a recent open day produced eight machine sales and three further orders taken that month brought the total to GBP 1.2 million
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
Rigid CNC turning centre takes heavier cuts
(May 2007)
The rigid nature of a CNC turning centre and the power available for the driven tooling has enabled a subcontractor to reduce cycle times on many parts by taking heavier cuts
CNC sliding head automatics do well in Europe
(May 2007)
Europe has been identified as the fastest growing market for Japanese-built Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes, said distributor NC Engineering, reporting 2006 sales up by 25%
Refurbishment programme for multi-auto lathes
(April 2007)
Rodmatic Multico of Reading has contracted Machine Tool Spares to overhaul and refurbish its 37 Wickman multi-spindle automatic lathes, resulting in savings on cycle time
News on the Parting-off tools - sliding head automatic lathes from Floyd Automatic Tooling
(April 2007)
Parting-off tooling for sliding head automatic lathes has a double 'V' clamping system that guarantees maximum rigidity for enhanced tool life and improved surface finishes
High-volume subcontract machining saves energy
(March 2007)
Rodmatic Hytek based in Reading has committed to reduce its carbon footprint by 20 per cent in 2007 following a full environmental survey carried out by the Carbon Trust
Subcontract machining with CNC sliding heads
(March 2007)
Three additional Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes have been installed by Unicut to keep pace with its subcontract engineering order book
News on the Quick-change tooling for automatic lathes from Floyd Automatic Tooling
(March 2007)
Quick change, pre-settable tooling is designed for bar-fed automatic lathes; it delivers a reduction in machine downtime and optimises the capabilities of the machine tool
News on the CNC automatic lathes from Tornos Technologies
(March 2007)
In 2006, the Swiss machine tool group, Tornos - builder of CNC automatic lathes - aimed to grow sales 10% and instead achieved 12.5%, and raised profits by 34.4%
News on the Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes from NC Engineering
(February 2007)
Replacing cam-driven automatic lathes with CNC sliding head automatic lathes means a couplings maker can benefit on delivery and price and run machines 'lights out'
Tooling inserts maintain complex turning accuracy
(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