CNC automatic lathes

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Turning centre machines small parts to 2 micron

Turning centre is claimed to guarantee precision of +/-2 micron and is used for the precise manufacture of small turned parts up to 7mm diameter.

News from Tornos Technologies ( 2 April 2008)

CNC automatic lathe machining expands

User application article A subcontract supplier of precision turned parts to the aerospace industry and other sectors, the Techno Group is increasing its prismatic machining capability,

News from Star Micronics GB ( 2 April 2008)

CNC multi-spindle automatics save on costs

User application article Regarded by many subcontractors as expensive, the CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe can do the work of four to six four, CNC single-spindle lathes for a lower labour cost.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 March 2008)

Two sliding head automatics run unmanned

User application article A young subcontracting company is now running two CNC mill-turn sliding head automatics unmanned enabling at least some parts to be produced continuously throughout the 24h. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (17 March 2008)

Citizen A32 for excellent cutting performance

The MACH 2008 exhibition has been selected by Citizen Machinery for the European launch of its new high performance, competitively priced Citizen A32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (10 March 2008)

CNC automatic raises cutting performance

A CNC sliding head automatic lathe has 45m/min rapid traverse rates, more than double that of previous 32mm machines, and its control minimises non-cutting times. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (10 March 2008)

Extra axes raise sliding head lathe flexibility

A seven-axis, 21-tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an X-2 axis on the back spindle and back tool post that further improves machining flexibility. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering ( 5 March 2008)

CNC turning centre machines small parts precisely

For the manufacture of turned parts up to 7mm diameter, an easy to operate CNC turning centre precisely machines small components to a guaranteed precision of +/-2 micron.

News from Tornos Technologies (20 February 2008)

CNC lathe combines Swiss and turret functions

A CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe combines the benefits of a Swiss-turn and the flexibility of a turret machine and includes gang tools, turret and back-working spindle.

News from REM SALES ( 6 February 2008)

Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets

A sliding headstock CNC mill-turn automatic lathe, with three turrets, can dramatically reducing cycle times for 'one-hit' machining of complex components up to 20mm diameter.

News from Star Micronics GB ( 4 February 2008)

Single-spindle automatic has simpler version

Single-spindle automatic lathe has eight linear working axes distributed across three tool systems to offer excellent scope for bar-turning work and for counter-operations.

News from Tornos Technologies (22 January 2008)

CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable

It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (18 January 2008)

CNC sliding head lathes do all jobs under 32mm

User application article 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.

News from Star Micronics GB (11 January 2008)

CNC sliding head automatic takes 32mm bar

CNC sliding head automatic accepts bar up to 32mm diameter and has two independent, but identical, tool systems to machine workpieces simultaneously in forward and backworking operations.

News from Tornos Technologies ( 1 January 2008)

CNC multi-slide lathes replace automatics

CNC-multislide lathes are compact machines to replace older single spindle automatics for the serial production of medium-size, simple workpieces made from brass, aluminium and steel.

News from DMG (UK) ( 1 January 2008)

Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets

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.

News from Tornos Technologies (24 December 2007)

CNC sliding head lathe speeds changeovers

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. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (12 December 2007)

Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear'

User application article 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. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering ( 5 December 2007)

In-process QC made on CNC sliding head lathes

User application article Subcontractor has developed a measuring system for real-time, in-process quality control of components on CNC mill-turn sliding head automatic lathes.

News from Star Micronics GB (13 November 2007)

CNC sliding head automatic machines specials

User application article Use of a CNC sliding head automatic lathe is being used by a medical instrumentation firm to develop components as well as machine special tooling and cutting accessories for surgeons. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering ( 5 November 2007)

CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types

User application article 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. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (31 October 2007)

CNC sliding head auto to oust five cam types

User application article Subcontract precision engineering company is planning to replace five older cam automatic lathes and reduce second operation work with one CNC sliding head automatic. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (29 October 2007)

Added X-axis improves machining flexibility

Seven-axis/21 tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an extra X-axis, X-2, on the back spindle and back tool post to raise machining flexibility further. Brochure available

News from NC Engineering (22 October 2007)