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News Release from: Clausing Industrial (Europe) | Subject: Value lathes
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2006
High value offered in manual and CNC
lathes
Manual and CNC lathes include three 'value-for-money' models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm, 500mm and 560mm swing-over-bed dimensions respectively.
MACH 2006 sees the world launch of a completely new range of 'value' manual and CNC lathes from 600 Group - the Clausing CV-Series Three of these affordable, versatile lathes will be shown to MACH visitors on Clausing's stand (Hall 4, Stand 4578), with new and existing UK-based distributors having the first opportunity in Europe to offer the new machines to their customers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Based in Michigan, USA, Clausing Industrial , is a world-leading machine tool manufacturer and importer, which has been part of 600 Group - the UK's largest machine tool company - for over 20 years.
Clausing's latest CV-Series lathes are products resulting from a 600DMTG project which is a collaboration between 600 Group, its specialist subsidiary 600 Lathes, Clausing and 600 Group's manufacturing partner Dalian Machine Tool Group (DMTG), based in China.
All the new export-quality lathes are being built to 600 Group's performance specification and every machine will pass through 600 Group's own pre-delivery quality inspection process at the factory in China.
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The Clausing CV-Series machines will be available in the UK market within four to six weeks after MACH 2006, and will be launched in the USA later this year.
Clausing CV-Series Heavy Duty Geared Head Lathes The new Clausing CV-Series will consist of three value-for-money models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm (16in), 500mm (20in) and 560mm (22in) swing-over-bed dimensions respectively.
Machines will be available in the UK with a choice of distances between centres, namely 1m (1000mm/40in) 1.5m (1500mm/60in) and 2m (2000mm/80in).
All versions feature large spindle bores 105mm (4.13in across the range), high-precision Gamet tapered roller bearings, hardened and ground heavy duty head stock gears and the flexibility of 16 spindle speeds, ranging from 26-1700 rev/min.
Further standard technical features of Clausing CV-Series manual lathes are as follows.
* Spindle bearings, gears and shafts lubricated by a forced lubrication system.
* Easy-to-read index plate for fast selection of the correct feed or thread.
* Extra-wide bedways 395mm (15.5in) for maximum accuracy and minimal wear.
* Chuck guard, saddle-mounted chip guard, full splash guard and leadscrew cover.
* Clutch drive, reverse leadscrew with spindle turning for faster thread cutting.
* Clutches operated by levers on apron and headstock for forward/reverse.
* Wide range of standard and optional accessories Options include quick-change tool-post and digital read-out.
Clausing CNC CV-Series Lathes Engineered for CNC performance, wedded to maximum affordability and versatility to handle a wide variety of turning applications, the new Clausing CNC CV-Series machines being unveiled at MACH 2006 are available in four models with 350mm (14in), 400mm (16in), 500mm (20in) or 560mm (22in) swing-over-bed.
As with the manual Clausing CV models, the two larger CNC machines offer customers a choice of three distances between centres, namely 1m (1000mm/40in), 1.5m (1500mm/60in) and 2m (2000mm/in).
The new series is equipped with the advanced FANUC Oi-TC Mate control system, offering great value and reliability, to simplify operation and maximize productivity.
All Clausing CNC CV-Series lathes benefit from heavy duty, flat-bed construction, a wide range of variable spindle speeds with automatic speed range change for more efficient parts turning and horizontal four-position electrical toolpost, among a host of advanced, standard features.
Ideal for first-time CNC buyers and workshops wanting to increase output - as well as operators such as education and training facilities requiring a low-cost lathe with CNC facilities normally only found on higher priced machines, the brand new Clausing CV-Series is especially suited to producing highly accurate one-offs and low-to-medium production runs.
Stephen Le Beau, product strategy and marketing director of 600 Group, said: "These exciting new Clausing CV lathes have been developed with the expertise of three leaders in the world machine tool industry - 600 Group, Clausing and DMTG - which means customers can order with total confidence.
They represent a fantastic opportunity to acquire the latest quality-built, advanced design lathes at a highly attractive and affordable price." The launch of the Clausing CV-Series at MACH 2006 means that lathes featuring 600 Group's long-established know-how, reliability and technical excellence are now within the reach of many more tool-rooms and workshops than ever before.
They offer true value for money.
Clausing CV-Series lathes making their world debut at MACH 2006 will be the CV-1640 and CV-2280 manual lathes and the CV-2060 CNC The Clausing stand at MACH will be staffed by Clausing Industrial , and 600 Group personnel from 600 Machinery International who will be pleased to meet potential new distributors for the Clausing CV-Series lathes, and details of product pricing, full specifications and availability will be supplied.
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