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Tornos Technologies
Address:
Tornos House Garden Road
Whitwick Business Park
Coalville
LE67 4JQ
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1530 513100
http://www.tornos.ch
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Listing of all 77 news releases from Tornos Technologies:
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)
Lathe builder acquires CNC systems maker
The Tornos Group has acquired 95% of the share capital of precision engineering firm Almac and 100% of CNC systems developer Almatronic.
News from Tornos Technologies (25 March 2008)
Lathe builders partner on Far East markets
Under a partnership agreement, Tsugami will build Tornos 'entry-level' single-spindle machines and Tsugami will also distribute Tornos multi-spindle lathes in Japan and Asia.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 February 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)
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 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)
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)
Swiss CNC lathe builder is optimistic
Builder of CNC single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes has confirmed excellent results for 2007 Q3 - having acquired SFr 60.8 million in orders, compared with SFr 51 million in 2006 Q3.
News from Tornos Technologies (20 November 2007)
Multi-spindle automatic machines billets
A multi-spindle automatic lathe designed for machining parts from billets features a 'toboggan' loading system that allows two work pieces to be processed simultaneously.
News from Tornos Technologies (17 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)
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)
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 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)
Swiss lathe builder has record orders in Q1
Swiss builder of CNC automatic single- and multi-spindle lathes, Tornos Group, has recorded orders totalling SFR 77.3 million - its highest quarterly figure in the past six years.
News from Tornos Technologies (17 May 2007)
CNC lathe builder raises profits 34%
Powered spindles and complex machining
CNC 8mm bar automatic lathe has live tools
CNC sliding head automatic cuts cycle times
Lathes allow round-the-clock manufacture
Swiss CNC auto builder reports good 3rd quarter
Turning centre rebranding approved in Italy
Re-branding of CNC automatics shows capabilities
Easy set-up determined CNC automatic choice
Tornos names president, allies with Hydromat
CNC automatic lathe business improves
Hydromat USA to sell multi-spindle lathes
Swiss-type CNC auto offers extreme accuracy
Coiled bar-fed machine uses rotary tooling
Swiss-type turning center is 'two in one'
Thread whirlers cut orthopedic threads on autos
CNC automatic lathes add on 'second operations'
CNC sliding head auto offers +/-1 micron accuracy
CNC automatic lathe making orders rise
UK firm buys Swiss lathe at French show
Automatic lathe builder raises profits
Sliding head lathe speeds hip screw machining
Sliding head lathe machines high tolerance parts
Sliding head 10mm auto has no guide bushes
Tornos CNC turning sales rose by 4.5% during 2005
CNC sliding head lathe has no guidebush
No need to wait for CNC automatics to 'warm up'
Sliding head CNC auto lathe halves cycle times
Machine tool web site revamped
CNC automatic has fast set-up for small batches
Machining for the medical industry - no compromise
CNC lathe builder records positive results
CNC sliding head lathe overcomes problems
Software enhances CNC turning programming
Innovation pays off for Tornos at EMO 2005
Turning centres complete machining in one hit
CNC automatics launched successfully at EMO
Sliding head turning centre cuts cycle times 70%
Tornos restructuring brings rewards says CEO
Swiss machine tool builder attends MedTec
First half of 2005 is buoyant for Tornos
Sliding head lathes take on second operations
Sliding head CNC autos mill/turn PTFE unmanned
CNC lathe offers exceptional flexibility
Most precise CNC lathe to be shown at EMO
CNC sliding head lathes oust 2nd op work
If it raises output- we will buy it!
Five CNC turning machines introduced
Machine tool supplier restructures management team
Tornos opens office in Shanghai
Investment in advanced machining broadens scope
Three machines sold through MACH 2004 leads
Modular set-up autos expand subby's business
Advanced CNC automatic enhanced further
Four patents granted for fixed headstock DECO
Lathe combines best of CNC and cams
Turnkey, multi-spindle lathe has own bar-feeder
