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Turnkey sliding-headstock lathe for subcontractor
User application article Star Micronics supplied a turnkey sliding-headstock lathe package that included a JBS compensating guide bush to subcontractor Metaltech Precision.
News from Star Micronics GB (11 October 2007)
Sliding headstock mill-turn centre acquired
User application article A new Sigma 20 CNC sliding headstock mill-turn centre from Tornos to has been acquired by a clockmaker to manufacture a host of tiny components for its intricate timepiece mechanisms.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 8 October 2007)
UK subcontractor buys two CNC automatics at EMO
User application article Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (28 September 2007)
Builder changes CNC automatic lathe names
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.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 September 2007)
CNC turning centres machine at 80,000 rev/min
High speed spindles can now be selected for CNC turning centres and operate at up to 80,000 rev/min to produce small, highly accurate parts using small diameter milling cuttes and drills.
News from Tornos Technologies (12 September 2007)
CNC multi-spindle lathe cuts medical parts
To increase capability, the counter spindle of a CNC multi-spindle turning machine is equipped with five different tools that enable the same number of counter operations.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 6 September 2007)
CNC multi-spindle automatics are modular
Modular, CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe has two rear- side machining stations and can be equipped with a pallet system that can be integrated into a production line.
News from Schuette (20 August 2007)
CNC sliding head autos to combat competition
User application article UK machining subcontractor has bought two additional CNC sliding-head automatic lathes - offering faster cycle times - to combat overseas cpompetition.
News from Star Micronics GB (15 August 2007)
Turning centre's tooling position raises accuracy
User application article 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.
News from Tornos Technologies (10 August 2007)
CNC auto lathe's fast feeds cut cycle time by 10%
User application article Having 35m/min rapid axis feeds on a CNC sliding-head lathe reduced cycle times by 10% for machining shaft-type, alloy steel components for the consumer industry.
News from Star Micronics GB (31 July 2007)
CNC multi-spindle lathe made for medics
A CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe is intended for volume production of small medical components and has eight spindles, each with its own independent motorspindle.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 July 2007)
CNC turning centre ousts three machine tools
User application article 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.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 2 July 2007)
CNC automatic lathe machines long parts
Among three new CNC automatic lathes to be shown at EMO by Tornos will be the Sigma 7, which machines longer parts in watchmaking, electronics and medical equipment.
News from Tornos Technologies (26 June 2007)
CNC automatic lathe maker opens more centres
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.
News from Tornos Technologies (25 June 2007)
CNC sliding head lathe reduces labour costs
User application article The automation capability of CNC sliding head turning centre allows subcontractor to run 24/7 without having to employ a night shift and incur additional labour costs and unnecessary set-ups.
News from Tornos Technologies (18 June 2007)
CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal
User application article Pump manufacturer is making maximum use of automation to maintain competitiveness, and said a CNC sliding head mill/turn centre fits exactly into what the company is trying to achieve. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (15 June 2007)
CNC multi-spindle lathe back-works parts
A 52mm bar, multi-spindle automatic lathe has a simultaneous reverse-endworking attachment using a scara unit with a double pivoting arm to present the workpiece to four driven and/or static tools.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (17 May 2007)
'One-hit' sliding head autos replace lost work
User application article Once quite badly hit by loss of machining work to China, a UK subcontractor invested in 'one-hit' machining and is now exporting complex components, so replacing much of its lost business.
News from Star Micronics GB (23 April 2007)
Sliding head automatic lathe deep-hole drills
CNC sliding head automatic lathe has a deep hole drilling facility and a motion control that allows very high speed cutting cycles for relatively simple turning operations.
News from Star Micronics GB (23 March 2007)
CNC automatics replace cam-driven lathes
User application article Replacing cam-driven automatic lathes with CNC sliding head automatic lathes means a couplings maker can benefit on delivery and price and run machines 'lights out'. Brochure available
News from NC Engineering (14 February 2007)
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