Buffoli Transfer Machines Feature Short Cycle Times
PMTS 2019: Buffoli’s CNC multi-spindle transfer machines are designed to machine precision parts from non-rotating bars or extrusions.
Buffoli’s CNC multi-spindle transfer machines are designed to machine precision parts from non-rotating bars or extrusions. Materials include steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze and aluminum. The machines have a capability ranging from 2 mm to 100 mm OD. The transfer machines include as many as 24 stations and clamping devices (collets or self-centering chucks) with as many as 48 spindles or more. The machines are available in either single or double production versions. Cycle times are said to be 1.5-12 seconds per part. According to the company, because of its multi-process modules, tool changes are achieved in 0.4 seconds, making them highly flexibility production machines.
Related Content
-
Multispindle Automatic Lathe With Full System Concept
PMTS 2023: Tajmac’s Penta TMZ 518 is a five-spindle automatic lathe that features an island concept which offers the machine as a package.
-
Compact Micro Turn-Mill for Small Precision Parts
PMTS 2023: The Spinner PD-CNC lathe can achieve high levels of precision due to its high-precision spindles, pneumatic clamping cylinders with programmable clamping force, ultraprecise ball screws, and hardened and ground sliding vibration-damping guideways.
-
Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?
I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.