Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Sliding Head",
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 Rodmatic, Sub-contract machining includes automatic cleaning,
as well as CNC sliding head lathes do all jobs under 32mm from Star Micronics GB,
and CNC sliding head automatic takes 32mm bar from Tornos Technologies.
See also:
Small parts CNC machining service expands
(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
UK demand for CNC sliding head autos rises
(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
CNC sliding head lathe speeds changeovers
(December 2007)
CNC sliding head lathe for small parts up to 32mm diameter requiring high precision mill/turned features will feature fast changeovers between complex components at UK autosport show
News on the Citizen L20-VIII I CNC sliding head lathe from NC Engineering
(December 2007)
If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained
In-process QC made on CNC sliding head lathes
(November 2007)
Subcontractor has developed a measuring system for real-time, in-process quality control of components on CNC mill-turn sliding head automatic lathes
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
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 automatic machines specials
(November 2007)
Use of a CNC sliding head automatic lathe is being used by a medical instrumentation firm to develop components as well as machine special tooling and cutting accessories for surgeons
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
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
CNC turning company grows at 20-25%/year
(August 2007)
UK subcontract machinist has been maintaining growth of 20-25%/year, and was visited recently by an international delegation to se how its growth was achieved
Turning centre's tooling position raises accuracy
(August 2007)
Turning centre's tooling is positioned very closely to the workpiece, so tools travel a shorter distance to the part, so increasing rigidity and removing potential deviation in cutting tool accuracy
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
Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up
Users help design CNC sliding head automatics
(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
Open days boost CNC sliding head auto sales
(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
CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal
(June 2007)
Pump manufacturer is making maximum use of automation to maintain competitiveness, and said a CNC sliding head mill/turn centre fits exactly into what the company is trying to achieve
Investment in CNC sliding head technology a first
(June 2007)
Rodmatic Hytec has invested GBP400,000 in CNC sliding head technology, a mill/turn centre and a two-axis lathe to accommodate batch sizes of between 100 and 2,000 parts
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%
News on the Star CNC sliding head automatics from Star Micronics GB
(May 2007)
A total of GBP 1.2 million in UK sales of Star CNC sliding head automatics - including eight at recent open days at the UK company - have been reported by Star Micronics
Subcontract turning company expands services
(May 2007)
Subcontract machinist, Unicut Precision, acquired the loss-making subcontract turning company A J Clarke in December 2005, and has made it profitable
Grant for high-quality turned components
(May 2007)
Key Precision is on course for a GBP500,000 annual turnover less than three years after starting up, after a sliding head investment supported by an Advantage West Midlands grant
Bar fed rotary transfer challenges CNC automatics
(May 2007)
A 12-station multi-axis rotary transfer machine accepts bar stock up to 60mm diameter to provide a six-face component machining capability as an alternative to CNC automatic lathes
Reliable parting-off tools up turning confidence
(April 2007)
Confidence in reliably parting-off thousands of components in CNC sliding head lathes has risen by changing to parting-off tooling with a double 'V' clamping design at a subcontract machining company
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 Star SR-20RIII CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Star Micronics GB
(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
One-hit machining on complex components
(February 2007)
'One-hit' single machining cycles on very complex components has won Unicut Precision a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies
News on the Citizen CNC sliding head automatics sales, UK from NC Engineering
(February 2007)
UK subcontract machine shops are buying the first six Citizen A20 CNC 20mm sliding head automatic lathes - machines already enjoying sales successes around the world
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'
CNC lathe builders form business alliance
(January 2007)
An equity and business alliance has been formed between a builder of CNC sliding head automatic lathes and a manufacturer of fixed headstock mill-turning centres