Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Turning Machines",
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 turning centres machine in one set-up from
600 Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC sliding head lathes do all jobs under 32mm from
Star Micronics GB: "Sub contract machinist reckoned that there are no components under 32mm diamter that can not be machined on the multi-axis CNC sliding head lathes operated by the company".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Tornos Technologies
concerning its Multispindle automatic lathes as chuckers
- take a look at Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Floyd Automatic Tooling, Parting-off lathe tools have longer life,
as well as Machine tools maintenance package offered from Cincinnati Machine,
and Mill/turn centre has Y-axis on all three turrets from Turning Technologies UK.
See also:
Heavy duty milling centres have high capacity
(October 2007)
Four heavy duty CNC milling machines and machining centres combine high-quality build and technologically advanced features for large capacity, heavy-duty milling performance
Four turret-type vertical turning centres
(October 2007)
Four different size 'turret-type' vertical turning centres have been added to the range of Doosan Infracore machine tool products available from Mills Manufacturing Technology
Linear drives position to 30 micron
(October 2007)
Linear drives, using rack and pinion systems, position to an accuracy of 30 micron and offer acceleration up to 4G and speeds of up to 300m/min
Complete machining with CAM programming module
(October 2007)
Open Mind Technologies has presented its latest innovations for CAM programming with demonstrations of the new mill/turn Hypermill Millturn module for complete machining
Builder changes CNC automatic lathe names
(September 2007)
To clarify the position of small CNC automatics - designed to replace cam automatics - for producing small accurate, short and long parts, Tornos has changed its machine model names
Non-contact tool setting system introduced
(August 2007)
German metrology manufacturer will show a non-contact tool setting system, touch probes, tool length setting probe and software for in-process workpiece measurement at a UK GTMA event
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
One CAM programs CNC mill-turn centres
(July 2007)
For programming of 'complete machining' in CNC mill-turn centres, a CAM development allows switching between turning and milling at any time when programming
Machine tools manufacturer rolls with torque
(June 2007)
Swiss-based manufacturer, Leistritz Thommen, purchased a pair of PW70 single reduction worm gear units from Renold Gears for their rolling machines
Turning centres maintain user competitiveness
(May 2007)
Turning centres use special tooling set-ups to machine specific families of parts from bar in varying batch quantities, alowing a company to be competitive in low volume, tight tolerance work
Airbus benefits from Missler collaboration
(May 2007)
CAD and CAM native integration in TopSolid products leads to productivity improvements at Airbus
Southern UK invests in more CNC machine tools
(April 2007)
UK subsidiary of the German CNC machine tool building group, DMG, reports a a substantial growth in orders - more than GBP 4 million of machine tool orders from local manufacturers
Quick-change tooling made for automatics
(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
CNC pick-up spindle lathes machine stators
(March 2007)
As part of ongoing investment in manufacturing compact vehicle alternators, eight inverted vertical spindle turning machines are now dedicated to the machining of stator assemblies
Plated CBN wheels up output on rigid machines
(February 2007)
Why higher production rates using plated CBN abrasive grinding wheels cannot be achieved may be the spindles are not fast enough and the machine requires fast set-ups and high rigidity
CNC machine tools win AutoSport orders
(January 2007)
During the two days of the UK's recent AutoSport exhibition, machine tool builder Hardinge machine Tools took GBP 350,000 of orders for machine tools
UK machine tool firm appoints managing director
(November 2006)
Ray Grocock has been appointed managing director of 600 Centre, charged to oversee the full integration of the 600 Group UK machine tools sales operation
Turning centre rebranding approved in Italy
(October 2006)
The recent re-branding of Tornos turning centres has already been widely approved by a large attendance at the recent Bi-Mu machine tool exhibition in Milan, Italy
Muratec Murata MW Series
(October 2006)
High Volume, High Quality CNC Turning Machine Tools
Re-branding of CNC automatics shows capabilities
(September 2006)
CNC automatic lathe builder, Tornos, has 're-branded' its machine tools to link the name of its new products with the degree of complexity of which they are capable
DRO aids large manual lathe productivity
(September 2006)
Subcontract machinist, RS Tooling, has deployed DRO systems to help ease-of-use, efficiency and repeatability on large, manual lathes including a 10ft bed, 48in swing DSG lathe
Open day will show new machine tools and CNC
(August 2006)
Eighteen CNC machine tools - four of them being new to the UK - will be shown at the Yamazaki Mazak UK's November 'open house' and some will feature the Mazatrol Matrix control system
Five-axis machining centre cuts cycle times
(August 2006)
What is believed to be the fastest 5-axis simultaneous machine on the market provides a subcontractor with ultra-fast machining capability and, as a consequence, reduced part cycle times
CNC systems handle complex 5-axis machining
(August 2006)
With 5-axis, spindle and ancillary motion control involved, a CNC and drive package had to be very adaptable to numerous short runs, varying sizes, extremely tight tolerances and tool handling
Twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has Y axes
(July 2006)
With C and Y axes plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has X, Y, Z axes travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B axis (right-hand spindle)
News on the 'Super Precision' CNC turning machines from Hardinge Machine Tools
(July 2006)
'Super Precision' CNC turning machines - are all designed to provide significant performances - (better part accuracy, more cost-efficient manufacture) when hard turning parts
Online sourcing tool finds perfect suppliers
(July 2006)
CapacityTrader.com, an online sourcing tool for engineering services says it can find the perfect supplier in an instant
Highly productive lathes' UK stocks increased
(June 2006)
Linear drives, 'high-end' controls and a novel tool box system in CNC universal lathes have stimulated demand, such that DMG (UK) is increasing machines in stock - including CNC millers
Universal vertical milling and turning machines
(June 2006)
The DuraVertical and DuraTurn series of universal vertical milling and turning machines combine new levels of affordability with the quality and reliability synonymous with Mori Seiki
Machine tool deals and enquiries raised
(May 2006)
A 60 per cent increase in enquiry numbers compared with the previous MACH was experienced by XYZ Machine Tools
CNC auto toolholders ensure repeatable tool change
(May 2006)
Quick-change insert holders for CNC automatic lathes - of either pre-set or fixed length, and often with more tools - uses a ridge location system to ensure rigid and repeatable tool change
UK automatic lathe tooling business expands
(May 2006)
Enjoying a significant sales growth, Floyd Automatic Tooling of Hertfordshire, UK, has expanded its team with the introduction of new internal sales engineer Russell Layton
Driven units increase NL CNC lathe productivity
(May 2006)
Driven units for the Mori Seiki NL Series of turning machines allow additional machining processes to be carried out in a single setting, reducing downtime and secondary set-up time
Modular clamping changes lathe tools quickly
(May 2006)
A new modular quick-change tooling system for use on conventional and CNC lathes dramatically increases the flexibility and productivity of turning machines with no need for any modification