Turning Machines
Fast Change Tooling System Increases Spindle Uptime
This coolant-through tooling system replacement for the gang plate on a Swiss-type machine can save hours of spindle downtime per day as well as increase tool life and enhance chip control.
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Genturn SL-42Y2 Swiss-type Machine for Part Size Versatility
Swiss-type machine features flexibility of a removable guide bushing to enable turning for a range of part sizes from 4 to 42 mm.
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How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines
SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.
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SW’s Single-Table Machines Designed for Machining Large Parts
SW’s BA W08-11 and BA W08-21 can be automated with a variety of solutions, including TopRob which facilitates the loading and unloading of large and heavy workpieces with the aid of robots on platforms or gantries above the machine.
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Video Tech Brief: Dual Thread Whirling on a Swiss-Type CNC Lathe
The dual thread whirling units on Tsugami Swiss-type lathes can produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for single-point threading.
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Hardinge Talent 42/51 Multitasking CNC Lathe Offers High-Speed, Fine Surface Machining
The machine includes featuring iHMI and high-speed, fine surface machining capabilities.
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Romi's VT Series Vertical CNC Lathes for Large Load Capacities
The company says the lathes’ robust mechanical structure provide exceptional rigidity, stability and versatility for machining workpieces found in heavy industry.
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Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?
Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.
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Video Tech Brief: Vacuum-Assist Collection of Small, Machined Parts
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers an optional vacuum collection system for very small parts machined on its Swiss-type CNC lathes to avoid losing or damaging parts. Main system components are 3D-printed made at its U.S. headquarters.
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Vertical Integration Enables Rapid Manufacturing Response
For this contract manufacturer, having myriad machining and manufacturing capabilities in-house enables it to deliver assemblies to customers faster and with higher quality.
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