Turning Machines

Shop Evolves with CNC Turning

Debbie Sommers answered a newspaper ad for a receptionist job at a South Elgin, Illinois, screw machine shop in 1980. Today, she owns the shop, an 18,000-square-foot facility with 20 employees and sales growth of 25 percent in 2017.

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Turning Machines

Mazak Multitasking Turning Center Completes Machining in a Single Setup

The HQR-250MSY multitasking turning center is said to complete machining from slug and/or bar material in a single setup.

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MW35 Turning Center Reduces Cycle Times

With a spindle speed range of 6,000 rpm and 3.7 kW drive motor, the machine can deliver parts in less than 3 seconds, according to the company.

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Turning Center Reduces Idle Time

Murata Machinery's MW120II turning center features a high-speed, lightweight gantry loader that offers rapid traverse speeds in the X, Y and Z axes.

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Swiss-Types

SwissDeco Lathe Available in Range of Tooling Options

Drive technology, tooling, rigidity and modularity make Tornos' Swiss Deco line of Swiss-type lathes suitable for a range of industries.

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Swiss-Types

SwissNano Manufactures Small Pieces with High Precision

The SwissNano machine’s kinematics enable turning, drilling, cutting, deburring, roughing and finishing operations.

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Turning Machines

Puma TT2100SYY Offers Off-Center Machining

The Puma TT2100SYY is ideal for aerospace and medical applications, according to Doosan.

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Turning Machines

Lynx 2100LY Features Large Turning Capacity

The Lynx 2100LY series includes toolholders for live and static tools, a tool setter, a parts catcher and a parts conveyor.

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Medical

Swiss-Type Lathe Helps Medical Shop Achieve Higher Precision

After the investment was made in a new Swiss-type lathe, not only was this company management’s expectations exceeded by the machine’s performance and efficiency, but the lathe is now included in plans for future applications.

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Turning Machines

Lights-Out Operation Enables Work/Life Balance

Overwhelmed with too much work, a former salesman in the machining industry started his own business, purchasing and installing production machines that allow him to run lights-out production and, consequently, see his family more.

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MWR120 Automated Twin Spindle Multitasking CNC
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MWR120 Automated Twin Spindle Multitasking CNC