Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sliding Head Auto",
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 CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types from
NC Engineering, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC sliding head auto to oust five cam types from
NC Engineering: "Subcontract precision engineering company is planning to replace five older cam automatic lathes and reduce second operation work with one CNC sliding head automatic".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Tornos Technologies
concerning its Sigma 20 sliding headstock mill-turn centre
- take a look at Sliding headstock mill-turn centre acquired
which says: "A new Sigma 20 CNC sliding headstock mill-turn centre from Tornos to has been acquired by a clockmaker to manufacture a host of tiny components for its intricate timepiece mechanisms".
Take a look also at the news release from Star Micronics GB, Open days boost CNC sliding head auto sales,
as well as CNC sliding head automatic cuts cycle times from Tornos Technologies,
and Thread turning times more than halved from Vargus Tooling UK.
See also:
Show visitors can win a watch
(October 2006)
Visitors to Productivity Partnerships, being staged at 600 Centre will have the chance to win one of the latest Citizen watches in a free draw
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
Sliding head automatic sold as LH or RH lathe
(September 2006)
CNC sliding head automatic mill/turn centre - of 20mm bar capacity and offering high metal removal rates - is available in left and right hand variants to enable factory layouts to be optimised
Toolholders on sliding head auto changed in 20s
(July 2006)
Changing toolholders at the gang toolpost on a CNC sliding head turn/mill centre can now be performed in just 20s with the position of the cutting edge of the insert automatically set
CNC sliding head automatics meet demand
(June 2006)
By taking advantage of a supplier's 'previously owned' CNC sliding head automatic lathe service, a subcontractor has been able to keep pace with a growing order book for precision turned parts
CNC sliding head auto cuts connector shell time
(June 2006)
Stainless steel plug shells for connectors are being machined 30% on a twin-spindle CNC sliding-head lathe followed by a single shaping operation - eventually to be incorporated in the cycle
CNC sliding head auto offers +/-1 micron accuracy
(June 2006)
Latest CNC sliding head turning centres - including one that guarantees a degree of precision of +/-1 micron - brought a 24% increase in MACH visitors to a Swiss machine tool builder's stand
Advanced sliding head auto brings in new orders
(April 2006)
Since acquiring the latest Citizen M32-V 13-axis sliding head mill/turn machine a Uk subcontractor has gained a whole series of machined parts orders from the racing motorcycle fraternity
HP cooling system ups sliding head auto security
(April 2006)
High pressure cooling system on a CNC sliding head automatic lathe provides high levels of security of process to cover the wide range of materials such as nickel alloys, brass and titanium
Subcontract machinist adds CNC sliding head auto
(April 2006)
Rising orders has prompted APT Leicester to increase its capacity for close tolerance turned components through the purchase of a latest generation Star SR-20R II sliding head CNC lathe
Sliding head auto supplier names sales manager
(April 2006)
Sliding headstock CNC lathe supplier, Star Micronics GB, has appointed Mick Webster - who has wealth of machine tool experience - as area sales manager for the East and South East of England
Insert tooling halves thread turning times
(March 2006)
Thread turning insert tooling has cut thread generation cycle times from 8 min to an amazing 3.5 min, extended tool life and completing the job in a single set-up
Production software system integrates two sites
(March 2006)
Subcontract machining company has installed production software system integrating quotation, stocks of material and tooling, CNC, drawings and work scheduling between two sites
News on the Subcontract machining - sliding head automatic from HPC (Services)
(February 2006)
Machining subcontractor reports significant increases in contracts from the UK motorsport sector, which has resulted in the placement of a GBP 160,000 order for a Citizen M32-V CNC sliding head auto
Machine tools to focus on 'complete machining'
(February 2006)
Focussing on 'complete machining' systems, there will be 13 machine tools, including latest VMCs, turning centres and high specification vertical turning centre on show
CNC sliding head automatic lathes get smarter
(February 2006)
CNC sliding head automatic lathes focus on the development of high speed processing and the substantial reduction of idle and non-cutting times in machine cycles with better flexibility
Production software covers two machining sites
(February 2006)
All production operations are now fully integrated between two machining sites for quotation, order processing, purchases, material and tooling, CNC, programs, drawings and work scheduling
CNC sliding head autos perform thread whirling
(January 2006)
CNC sliding head automatic lathes can perform thread whirling to produce deep and course thread pitches, taper threads and special forms with often burr-free sharp edges on short and long parts
CNC sliding head lathe ousts five cam automatics
(January 2006)
Within six weeks of acquiring A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists), Unicut Precision has ordered a new CNC sliding head lathe to replace five traditional cam automatics
Off-line software reduces lathe programming time
(January 2006)
A specially developed off-line programming software for CNC sliding-head lathes has reduced programming times for new jobs from around 1.5h to 10-15 min each
CNC sliding head auto allows faster response
(January 2006)
Latest generation sliding head CNC automatic lathe will be a subcontractor's first step to expand its fast response high precision production service into the small part turn/mill sector
News on the 13-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe from Tornos Technologies
(January 2006)
Using the counter spindle and back operation functionality of 13-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe has represented a halving of many cycle times for a subcontractor
Unicut acquires A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists)
(December 2005)
Unicut Precision is continuing its UK expansionist trail with the purchase of precision small parts turning contractor A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists) of Bourne End in Buckinghamshire
Rotary transfer replaces conventional machining
(November 2005)
Three of the latest high production, single operation rotary transfer machines for the female contacts have been so effective that the user is planning to extend its newly gained production advantage
Advanced sliding head auto converts subby to OEM
(October 2005)
Advanced CNC sliding head automatic lathe with two Y-axis cross feeds each to the turret and toolslide allowed a subcontractor to machine parts for its first original product
CNC sliding head auto has two Y-axis slides
(October 2005)
With a total tool capacity for 80 tools of which 20 can be drivens, the latest CNC sliding headstock turn/mill centres can independently use three tools simultaneously
CNC sliding head auto cuts idle time by 40%
(September 2005)
Latest mechanical engineering, control system development and operating software improvements have reduced idle time by 40% on a CNC sliding head automatic lathe
'One-cycle' turning is Open House theme
(August 2005)
Obtaining the maximum productivity from 'single-cycle' mill/turning applications on CNC sliding head automatic lathe was the theme set by NC Engineering at its 2005 Open House
Linear drives speed up sliding head automatic
(August 2005)
Using linear motors to remove any likelihood of deflection and backlash from the power transmission system a very compact sliding head automatic offers super precision with high speed
One-man show operates three CNC autos
(June 2005)
One-man show manages three CNC automatic lathes - running largely unmanned - and is growing his business quickly, thanks to competitive pricing and responsive service
Gantry unloader ups sliding head auto cycles
(April 2005)
Automatic gantry-based unloading system for CNC sliding head automatic lathes prevents potential damage or marking of finished mill/turned components and reduces cycle times
One CNC sliding head auto replaces four cam types
(April 2005)
Every multi-axis automatic lathe with sub spindle and driven tooling replaces three or four cam machines; freeing space and providing faster metalcutting cycles and eliminating second operations
Sliding head auto helps fasteners stay in lead
(March 2005)
The purchase of a Star SV-32 sliding-head multi-axis lathe reinforces a fastener manufacturer's intention of staying ahead in the production of more intricate components
CNC sliding head auto sales pick up
(March 2005)
Sliding-headstock, multi-axis CNC lathe supplier, Star Micronics GB, said trading was quiet until February, when some GBP 750,000 worth of orders were taken