Turning Machines

Lathes used for turning parts were the world’s first machine tools. These machines move a static cutting tool down the length of a rotating workpiece to cut the workpiece to shape. Modern CNC turning centers use servo drives to control tool motion compared to hand wheels on manual lathes. Tools install on gang plates or turrets, depending on the type of lathe. Today’s turning centers often can perform milling and cross-drilling operations thanks to live tool spindles that are installed in turret stations that sometimes provide Y-axis movement across the workpiece center line. Turning centers are available in horizontal and vertical main spindle orientations.

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Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts

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Trak Machine Tools Lathes Offer Compact, Heavy Duty Performance

IMTS 2024: The Trak TC2 and the Trak TC820si are compact lathes designed for production applications.

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DN Solutions Announces Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Horizontal Turning Center

IMTS 2024: DN Solutions introduces a twin spindle, twin-turret horizontal turning center with 4″ bar capacity for increased productivity and simultaneous machining performance. 

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Hurco Machine-Tending Solutions Support Range of Machining Centers

IMTS 2024: Hurco is demonstrating the capabilities of machine-tending automation through ProCobots-Hurco integration. The company is also showcasing a range of CNC machines.

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Murata Machinery Single-Spindle Turning Center Maximizes Productivity

IMTS 2024: Murata Machinery USA announces the MSR60 single-spindle CNC turning center with multitasking capabilities and built-in gantry loader automation.

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Select Machining Technologies Highlights Multitasking Machines

IMTS 2024: Select Manufacturing Technologies is highlighting large-capacity multitasking machines from Solace, Geminis, Ibarmia and Momentum. 

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Romi Turning Machines Provide Enhanced Precision

IMTS 2024: Romi features both a custom CNC lathe and a 12-axis horizontal turning center for wear resistance and precision in turning, milling and drilling operations.

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Striving for Faster Changeovers for Multispindles

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

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Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition

This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.

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Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2024

Production Machining’s August 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from SW North America, Tsugami, Siemens, Select Manufacturing Technologies, Hurco and ECI Software Solutions — all on display at IMTS 2024.

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Digitalization and Done-In-One Reign Supreme at BIEMH 2024

European manufacturers may have a different balance of markets than their U.S. counterparts, but the practical challenges they must overcome are often similar — as are the solutions.

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Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Single- and Multi-Spindles

This twin-spindle automatic lathe with six cross-slide mounted turrets is designed for medium-sized production runs that might not be suitable for conventional multi-spindles.

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A History of Precision: The Invention and Evolution of Swiss-Style Machining

In the late 1800s, a new technology — Swiss-type machines — emerged to serve Switzerland’s growing watchmaking industry. Today, Swiss-machined parts are ubiquitous, and there’s a good reason for that: No other machining technology can produce tiny, complex components more efficiently or at higher quality.

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