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Our RSS feed for CNC turning centres, mill/turning, multi-tasking centres, horizontal and VTLs. press releasesTurning centre's CNC drives barfeed, cuts set-up
User application article Because a turning centre has its barfeed totally integrated with its CNC system, from which it is programmed, the result is optimised job changeover routines and reduced set-up times.
News from Colchester Lathe Company (29 June 2005)
Centre offers 4-axis mill-turn on two spindles
Twin-turret, twin-spindle turning centre provides maximum one-hit machining capacity from a very compact space, performing 4-axis work on either spindle.
News from Turning Technologies UK (14 June 2005)
Versatile mill/turn centres also cut at high speed
As well as taking heavy-duty cuts at low speeds mill/turn centres can machine delicate components at higher spindle speed as well as mill contours, flats and drill and tap end faces. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 June 2005)
Complete mill/turn package costs under GBP 40,000
'Ready to run' mill/turn package comprises a four-axis, 26mm capacity CNC sliding headstock model with Y-axis, 3m barfeed, parts-catcher and chip conveyor for under GBP 40,000. Brochure available
News from Dugard (25 May 2005)
Lathes offer accuracy, high metal removal rates
Believed to be highly productive and unmatched in specification at a selling price starting at under GBP 57,000 - CNC lathes demonstrate high levels of metal removal and accuracy.
News from Colchester Lathe Company (25 May 2005)
Multi-tasking machines 'do it in one'
User application article Multi-tasking machine tools have reduced operations to one or two, with cycle times reduced in some cases by as much as 80%, on parts previously requiring 14-15 operations. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (23 May 2005)
Mill/turn centres bring in 'one-hit' machining
User application article Two mill/turn centres have been installed at a UK subcontractor, for 'round-the-clock' complete machining of high quality hose and pipe fittings' components from bar in 'one hit'.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (12 May 2005)
Mill/turn centres eliminate mechanical seal errors
User application article By reducing the number of set-ups - necessary with its previous equipment - a mechanical seal manufacturer has eliminated error between operations on its high value components. Brochure available
News from Pollard and Co. (12 May 2005)
Five-axis chucker turns and mills in 'one hit'
CNC chucking lathe offers a 'one-hit' capability with five-axis mill/turning and automatic part transfer to a second operation sub-spindle for parts up to 200mm turned diameter.
News from Colchester Lathe Company (10 May 2005)
Hard turning boosts gear blank production
User application article Bore and face machining of case-hardened gear blanks is now completed in one operation instead of two since hard turning replaced grinding and eliminated inter-operation handling. Brochure available
News from NCMT (28 April 2005)
VTL versatility increases competitiveness
User application article Outstanding speed, efficiency and flexibility linear motor axis equipped vertical lathes cut manning at an automotive subcontractor - reducing cost and increasing competitiveness.
News from DMG (UK) (28 April 2005)
Multi-axis demands set mill/turn centre trends
Today the trend is away from standard two-axis CNC lathes toward machines with driven tooling and multi-axis functionality - as reflected by a builder's advances, including Y-axis machines. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (22 April 2005)
Compact lathe gives maximum turning productivity
Whether it is shaft work, bar work or chuck work, the key to a compact, twin-spindle CNC lathe's productivity is its one-hit machining capacity in an extremely compact space.
News from Turning Technologies UK ( 8 April 2005)
'Lights-out' CNC turning wins back the work
User application article Leaving the CNC lathe to run unattended between shifts and at night can provide a critical leap to improve production capacity, machine utilisation and reduce lead times without much additional cost.
News from Colchester Lathe Company ( 4 April 2005)
Adding value by process integration
With such a wide variety of machines available, users can specify anything from the entry level model to a machine that has two spindles, two turrets and automation systems. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (18 March 2005)
Adding mill-turn value is key to success
User application article Specialising in very high-precision components, a subcontractor says adding value is the key to success, which is why it has invested in a CNC mill-turning centre.
News from Turning Technologies UK (24 February 2005)
Highly specified centres slash set-up times
User application article Two more UK companies' purchases confirm the trend towards using highly specified turn-milling machines for one-hit production of complex parts in electrical and aerospace sectors.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (15 February 2005)
Turning centres oust old and new machines
User application article Three new turning centres installed at a food industry valve manufacturer, not only replaced older machines, but swallowed an existing CNC lathe's capacity as well.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (10 February 2005)
Twin-turret lathe cuts power tool costs
User application article Two CNC fixed-headstock mill-turning centres are reducing cycle times of power tool components previously produced in twin-spindle, single turret CNC lathes - saving time up to 60%.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 9 February 2005)
Y-axis turn milling lathe halves production times
User application article Previously manufactured in four successive operations on a 2-axis CNC lathe and a carbide wheel cut-off machine, medical parts are now machined in 'one hit' in a Y-axis equipped CNC lathe.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 6 January 2005)
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