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One-man show operates three CNC autos
User application article One-man show manages three CNC automatic lathes - running largely unmanned - and is growing his business quickly, thanks to competitive pricing and responsive service. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (15 June 2005)
CNC sliding head lathes oust 2nd op work
User application article The CNC sliding head lathe's ability to machine components in a single set up has eliminated the need for second operations, driven tooling performs milling, slotting and drilling operations.
News from Tornos Technologies UK (14 June 2005)
Turned parts specialist says goodbye to cams
User application article A UK sliding headstock turning specialist has replaced its last operating cam automatic lathe with a CNC sliding headstock machine - bought straight from the catalogue.
News from Star Micronics (GB) ( 2 June 2005)
If it raises output- we will buy it!
User application article A machine shop told its supplier that if a new CNC automatic could produce parts quicker than an existing machine it would buy it - the new automatic doubled output.
News from Tornos Technologies UK (18 May 2005)
Gantry unloader ups sliding head auto cycles
Automatic gantry-based unloading system for CNC sliding head automatic lathes prevents potential damage or marking of finished mill/turned components and reduces cycle times. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering ( 2 May 2005)
One CNC sliding head auto replaces four cam types
User application article Every multi-axis automatic lathe with sub spindle and driven tooling replaces three or four cam machines; freeing space and providing faster metalcutting cycles and eliminating second operations.
News from Star Micronics (GB) (20 April 2005)
Five CNC turning machines introduced
Five CNC turning machines made their debut - including an 8mm capacity single spindle model aimed at electronics industries - at Tornos' 'Year of Innovation' show in 2005.
News from Tornos Technologies UK (13 April 2005)
Making CNC sliding head autos 'sing'
User application article Young engineer makes six CNC sliding head autos almost sing when producing a variety of general engineering components and occasional high value parts out of platinum. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (12 April 2005)
Month's turning work done in two weeks
User application article Turned parts subcontractor was surprised to finish a month's work in two weeks on a CNC sliding head auto - a four-fold productivity gain - and realise significant reduction in labour costs.
News from Star Micronics (GB) (31 March 2005)
Kinematic rods move CNC automatics' lathe turrets
In 42mm and 65mm bar twin-spindle lathes, kinematic rods drive X and Y motions of upper and lower turrets whose guideways consist of a cast iron plate sliding over ceramic-coated steel strip.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (25 March 2005)
Medical demand met with fourth automatic
User application article With subcontracting growing steadily, Caragh Tool and Die in Galway has purchased a fourth Traub sliding-head lathe to provide machining services to medical device OEMs.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (26 January 2005)
Latest processor ups lathe capacity
User application article Latest processor control on a sliding head automatic is giving a 20 per cent faster cycle time on an equivalent job when compared with a previous generation machine, reports a user. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (26 January 2005)
Fixed head auto gets Y-axis to turret
Developed to accurately produce very complex mill/turn components up to 42mm diameter, a CNC automatic lathe now has Y-axis cross-feed to one of two turrets, performs eccentric cross-milling,. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (25 January 2005)
UK subcontractor wins turning work back from Asia
User application article Three CNC sliding-headstock lathes, operating continuously on three shifts enabled UK subcontractor to win back automotive work from Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers.
News from Star Micronics (GB) (17 January 2005)
CNC sliding head auto ousts second operations
User application article 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.
News from StarragHeckert UK (16 December 2004)
Machining diversification quadrupled profits
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (13 December 2004)
Sliding headstock lathe has platen configuraton
Some precision turned parts manufacturers prefer their sliding-headstock lathes not to employ turret-mounted tooling, favouring the additional speed and simplicity offered by a normal tool platen.
News from Star Micronics (GB) ( 8 December 2004)
Sliding head lathes excel in second-operations
User application article Three sliding head CNC automatics, recently added to a machine inventory of some 100 single- and multi-spindle lathes, have already brought in more new work for the factory owner.
News from Star Micronics (GB) (19 November 2004)
Fire supression is standard on sliding head autos
As a duty of care to its customers, sliding-headstock lathe company now fits automatic fire suppression systems as standard equipment on all new machines delivered to customers in the UK and Eire.
News from Star Micronics (GB) (15 November 2004)
Open house invites in orders
Star GB received nine orders for sliding-headstock turn-milling machines at its open house exhibition, held from 18th to 22nd October 2004 at the companyš s Melbourne showroom.
News from Star Micronics (GB) ( 1 November 2004)
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