Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sliding Head 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 CNC sliding head lathe speeds changeovers from
NC Engineering, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear' from
NC Engineering: "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 October 2007, we covered the news from LMT Fette
concerning its F3K rolling head
- take a look at CNC automatic lathe rolls serrations too
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Dugard, Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness,
as well as CNC sliding head lathe reduces labour costs from Tornos Technologies,
and CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal from NC Engineering.
See also:
New branding for CNC turning and machining company
(April 2007)
AEL (Dorset), a high quality precision engineering company, has seen three years of continuous growth and has created a new branding - as Arterial UK - to better reflect the business
Complex single cycle high precision turn/mill part
(January 2007)
A fast rising demand created by new motorsport contracts for complex single cycle high precision turn/milled components prompted HPC (Services) of Ilkeston, Derbyshire to install a Citizen M32-V CNC
Programming a sliding head lathe is 50% quicker
(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 lathes add on 'second operations'
(July 2006)
Aquisition of CNC automatic lathes eliminated the need for second operation work on alternative machines while the subcontractor company was able to produce more complex work
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
UK's 1000th Citizen sliding head lathe installed
(May 2006)
The 1,000th Citizen CNC sliding head turn/mill centre installed in the UK has been commissioned by NC Engineering at the new 18,000ft2 home of precision subcontractor Colbree Precision
Sliding head lathe speeds hip screw machining
(March 2006)
Sliding head automatic lathe drastically simplifies allocation of the various machining operations to hip screws machined from bar and for back operations (counter-spindle)
Sliding head lathe machines high tolerance parts
(March 2006)
Specialist machining subcontractor's sliding head turning centre is used for making critical parts used medical gas, anaesthesia and optical equipment to tolerances under 0.005mm
News on the Single-spindle CNC sliding head lathe from Tornos Technologies
(March 2006)
Believed to be world's first 10mm capacity single-spindle CNC sliding head lathe without guidebush, this machine has five linear axes and provides an excellent price-to-performance ratio
Motorsport complexity demands sliding head work
(March 2006)
Motorsport contracts for complex single cycle high precision turn/milled components has prompted UK subcontractor to order a GBP 160,000 Citizen M32-V CNC sliding head lathe from NC Engineering
CNC automatic lathes focus on faster cycle times
(February 2006)
'Streamline Machining' is a major factor influencing faster cycle times, by reducing the non-cutting elements, giving improved flexibility and introducing features to assist unmanned running
Turning centre added to subcontract facility
(February 2006)
Although predominantly a user of CNC sliding head automatics, a machine shop recently purchased a Miyano BNJ-42SY turning centre to increase flexibility and respond to customer needs
CNC sliding head lathe has no guidebush
(January 2006)
Swiss sliding head turning centre specialist will show the world's first 10mm capacity single-spindle CNC sliding head lathe without guidebush, offering excellent 'price-to-performance' ratio
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
Tool holders simplify multifunction machining
(January 2006)
Flexible multifunction tool holder system performs external and internal turning, grooving, threading and the turning of ultra small internal diameters on sliding head lathes
CNC automatic has fast set-up for small batches
(November 2005)
A subcontract machine shop had machine tools for batches of 500 - plus, but changing market conditions encouraged it to seek a CNC automatic lathe capable of producing small batches efficiently
Grooving system has variety of toolholders
(November 2005)
A groove tooling system is available with a variety of toolholder shank sizes, insert shapes and groove widths for most types of CNC automatic lathes, small CNC tlathes and sliding head automatics
CNC lathe set-up is flexible to meet future needs
(October 2005)
Flexible set-up of a fixed head CNC production lathe allows the user to specify the machine - tooling up and down to suit its needs - giving a machine that is flexible to market trends
CNC sliding head lathe overcomes problems
(October 2005)
Subcontracting competitors had difficulty drilling a 0.3mm diameter hole 9mm deep through a component - now machined in a CNC sliding head auto in 2.5 minutes and not days
Prototyping shop gets CNC lathe for birthday
(October 2005)
To celebrate its 10th birthday in October 2005 and the success of its prototyping workshop which was established 2 years ago, Photonic Products has purchased a CNC sliding head lathe
Turning centres complete machining in one hit
(September 2005)
Without doubt, the best solution in terms of productivity and feasibility is to proceed with the complete machining of the parts in a single chucking operation using one machining unit
CNC sliding head autos cut small part costs
(July 2005)
Deploying up to 21 tools, the Citizen L20 VIII CNC sliding head automatic offers 40% saving in non-productive cutting or idle time when compared against the machine it replaces
DNC system improves machine tool management
(May 2005)
To increase efficiency and productivity and be more aware of actual production costs against original planning, a hydraulics company has invested in anetworked machine shop management system
Software avoids production 'bottlenecks'
(February 2005)
Hydraulics manufacturer can now monitor the production status and performance of its machine tools in real time and the software's planning prevents production 'bottlenecks'
News on the Maier ML 32B ProLine CNC sliding head lathe from StarragHeckert UK
(December 2004)
Objective of a sub-contract machinist was to eliminate as much 'second operation' as possible, which it has done with a carefully chosen CNC sliding head automatic lathe
Machining diversification quadrupled profits
(December 2004)
Within a year of diversifying from prismatic machining into providing a small mill/turned parts capability, a subcontractor is not only doubling turnover, but it is quadrupling profits
Three-man company buys into high-tech CNC turning
(July 2003)
Key to expanding the subcontract machining capability is to acquire the latest CNC sliding head automatic lathe, says three-man subcontract machinist
Sliding head autos run unmanned
(May 2003)
Running a subcontract two-man CNC turning business relies heavily on the dependability of machines to run unmanned - particularly if one partner is hospitalised
Full length magazine feeds bar up to 32mm round
(February 2003)
A full length CNC magazine will feed round bar ranging from 3mm up to 32mm diameter and a range of spindle reduction liners eliminates worries about bar vibration
Sliding head autos increase 'one-hit' capability
(December 2002)
Ever-greater flexibility for setting 'one-hit' production methods and increasing productivity on up to 32mm diameter mill/turn type components feature the latest sliding head auto developments
CNC sliding head auto attracts new business
(November 2002)
Progressive subcontractors are always looking to sharpen-up their performance and seek opportunities to secure new work, a sliding head CNC auto did just that for a Middlesex company
CNC sliding head auto solves stock problems
(July 2002)
Model railway kit builder's busines was restricted by volumes of bought-out machined parts held in stock, until it acquired a sliding headstock CNC lathe and brought parts machining in-house
Sliding head autos open up new markets
(September 2001)
At the Surrey factory of precision sub-contractor JW Brooker Engineering, three Citizen CNC sliding head autos have had a dramatic influence on the company's fortunes
Sliding head autos bolster company growth
(July 2001)
It's no coincidence that the turnover of sub-contract turning specialist Unicut Precision has mushroomed since it bought its first Citizen B12 sliding head CNC lathe