Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Turning Centre",
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 lathes customised for work requirements from
Leader CNC, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and
C-axis".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Mill/turn centre lower turret has 60mm Y-axis from
Yamazaki Mazak UK: "Mill/turn centre has a lower turret equipped with a 60mm Y-axis traverse that increases capability for new processing applications and cutting tools".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Turning Technologies UK
concerning its Nakamura-Tome Super NTY3 turning centre
- take a look at Twin spindle turning centre has more versatility
which says: "A twin-spindle, three-turret, three Y-axis turning centre with up to 72 driven tools allows a standard set-up to produce an extremely wide range of components, said the user".
Take a look also at the news release from XYZ Machine Tools, Manual/CNC machine tools are simple to use,
as well as VMC mini mill does more than drill and tap from Matchmaker M/C,
and CAD/CAM reduces products' time to market from Delcam.
See also:
CNC turning centre loads bar or components
(January 2008)
Pick-up horizontal turning centre is fitted with a bar feeder and/or component loading unloading system and gives ease of access for manual loading
UK machine tool group growth continues
(January 2008)
The UK's 600 Group of machine tool businesses has achieved growth, with good results from each of its manufacturers and substantial sales growth by the UK distributor 600 Centre
CNC turning centre parts collected automatically
(December 2007)
A patented part accumulator system gathers parts automatically allowing the turning centre to run unmanned for extended periods whilst eliminating part damage
CNC turning centres are highly user-friendly
(December 2007)
Three CNC turning centres offer reliable 'one-hit' machining - including parts too big for sliding head automatics - and a highly user-friendly control system
Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets
(December 2007)
Multispindle automatic lathe working need not be confined to bar work as at least one machine tool builder's machines can be equipped for automatic billet and tube blank loading as well
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
UK CNC machine tools supplier celebrates
(December 2007)
UK supplier of conventional and CNC machine tools said two regional Open Days attracted over 200 visitors from 98 companies, who placed orders for 40 machine tools worth over GBP 1 million
Machining centres produce hydraulic parts families
(December 2007)
A manufacturer's on-going development in hydraulic pumps and motors is paralleled by the installation of multi-tasking machining centres for small and medium batch production
CNC mill-turn centre meets aviation needs
(November 2007)
Aerospace subcontractor, Portsmouth Aviation was asked to produce components for next-generation defence programmes and an automated CNC multi-tasking mill-turn centre was acquired to do this
News on the Takisawa Taiwan 3-axis EX-322/H turning centre from Ward CNC Machinery
(November 2007)
A 3-axis mill-turn centre with C-axis and driven tooling enables complex mill-turn-drill operations to be quickly and efficiently performed in a single set-up
Wind generates more machine tool sales energy
(November 2007)
For some builders of heavy-duty machine tools at EMO 2007, the worldwide spread of wind farms has generated up to 30% in new business, reports Mike Page
News on the Miyano Super B 12-axis turning centre from Miyano UK
(November 2007)
As well as showing a 'concept' 12-axis mill-turn centre for machining complex products, a UK Open House also showed the latest turning centres
UK machine tool group notes 'best EMO ever'
(November 2007)
UK CNC lathe builder reported that machines on its EMO 2007 stand were sold before the end of the show and orders taken were 45% above EMO 2005
EMO 2007 brings CNC machine tool sales
(October 2007)
Mori Seiki UK reports significant CNC machine tool sales from the 2700m2 stand at EMO 2007 and advises a second showing of the latest machines in Paris, France, in November
Large display has 22 CNC machine tools
(October 2007)
One of the largest exhibition stands at the recent EMO 2007 machine tool show was the Yamazak Mazak Corporation one with 22 CNC machine tools on display
Turning centre cuts two parts in one
(October 2007)
Latest twin-turret, twin-spindle, turning centre offers simultaneous cutting of two workpieces combined with barfeed and parts handling to dramatically reduce cycle times
Turning centres have longer machine beds
(October 2007)
To satisfy a growing demand to provide CNC turning centres with longer beds, two long bed versions of existing machines were introduced at EMO 2007
Turning centre for precise components
(October 2007)
A Mori Seiki NL2000SY Turning Centre was ordered on the stand at EMO Hanover show by Ottaway Engineering for the production of precise and intricate components
Pick-up VTL machines shafts completely
(September 2007)
A vertical pick-up spindle turning centre combines all end machining processes for shafts including CBN grinding, hard turning and scroll-free turning
News on the Doosan 6-axis multi-tasking turning centre from Mills Manufacturing Technology
(September 2007)
Advanced, multi-axis, multi-tasking CNC machine tools are seen by a subcontractor as essential for meeting stringent customer delivery times and ensuring cost competitiveness and quality
News on the 1010 and 1510 VMC, turning centre from XYZ Machine Tools
(September 2007)
Investment of over GBP 200,000 in new CNC machine tools has added a successful and expanding subcontract operation onto a well established maintenance workshop service
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 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
Vertical turning centres' capacity extended
(August 2007)
Pick-up spindle type vertical turning centres, with a 49kW main spindle, can now turn, mill and drill heavier workpieces up to 340mm diameter
Solid and split bearings made up to 1.5m OD
(August 2007)
Having added a large vertical turning centre and a large diameter grinding machine, Revolvo can now produce solid and split bearings up to 1.5m outside diameter in under 36 weeks
Four and six flute rippers raise SS tool life
(August 2007)
Try machining stainless steels for the first time and tooling problems arise, but a machine shop found that using four and six flute TiAlN coated rippers increased tool life by at least 50%
Machine tools to be seen at EMO 2007
(July 2007)
Machine tool builders represented in the UK by Ward CNC will be showing products ranging fom 2-axis CNC lathes to machining centres and large CNC milling machines
Latest CNC to be shown in precision machining
(July 2007)
As well as showing its latest milling machines, CNC lathes and turning centres and workholding producs, Hardinge will demonstrate Heidenhain's iTNC 620 CNC in pecision machining action at EMO
CNC machining centres keep to specifications
(July 2007)
The ability of one supplier's range of CNC machine tools ability to maintain productivity, accuracy and surface finishes over a long period of time led a precision machine shop to buy more
Machine tools work better with good maintenance
(July 2007)
There are still machine tol users who expect machine tools to perform as per specification without the user doing more than applying lubrication - here is how to choose the best maintenance package
Mill-turn centre machines turbine shafts
(July 2007)
To remove a 'production bottleneck' when turning components, UK steam turbine manufacturer purchased a universal mill/turn centre with Y-axis to eliminate 'second operation' work
CNC turning centre ousts three machine tools
(July 2007)
Metrology products maker reported that its CNC turning centre has improved its production rates and has released shop floor space by replacing three existing machines
Three CNC turning centres offer more flexibility
(June 2007)
Of six CNC lathes to be shown at the forthcoming EMO, Miyano will demonstrate three new CNC turning centres that offer flexibility, ease of use and unmanned running
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