Single & Multi-Spindles
Five-Spindle Lathe Expands CNC Multi Line
Introduced at IMTS 2016, the Penta five-spindle lathe adds a CNC alternative to ZPS America’s line of six- and eight-spindle lathes.
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A Different Look at the CNC Multi-Spindle
Last week at IMTS, ZPS showed a five-axis CNC multi-spindle designed for parts of low to medium complexity.
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A Collaborative Approach to Custom Machine Design
Conventional wisdom says multi-spindles equal high volume. That’s not necessarily true, as this U.K. project demonstrates.
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Making Complex Parts Profitably
In a highly competitive global market, finding ways to manufacture domestically and profitably is an ongoing challenge. This Massachusetts shop has found a way using CNC multi-spindles.
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Large Threading with Single Spindle
Oilfield pipes require large, quality threads. This Texas shop is getting the performance it needs from two recently implemented big bore lathes.
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Hybrid Multi-Spindle: Look Ma, No Cams
As the volume production market migrates from mechanical multi-spindle machines, builders are creating machine tool technology tiers that apply the correct level of cost and capability to the application.
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Racing to High Tech Turning
A manufacturer of race car components gets higher RPM, quicker rapids and a sophisticated control with a new lineup of turning machines.
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Climbing the Ladder of Success
A shop takes advantage of CNC multi-spindle technology to reduce cost per part while meeting customer's quality production needs.
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Making Small Parts
It still amazes me how small some of the parts can be in our industry. Although it looks like it might be just a chip, this medical component has an 8-thousandths hole through it with four mills along the sides.
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Automatic Lathes Provide Zero Defects, Three-Shift Production
Being competitive these days is essential, yet becoming more difficult.
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