Turning Point (Part One)
Whether the work involves processing larger, heavier pieces with high complexity in a single setup, cutting difficult shapes out of tough materials or producing very high precision small parts from bar stock at blazing speeds, the latest advances in turning centers, lathes, software, machine controls and accessories provide shops with new capabilities to turn jobs around faster than ever.
Posted: April 29, 2019
Turning the Tables in Heavy Production
OEMs and top tier equipment suppliers to the oil and gas and power generation industries are investing in best-in-class manufacturing technologies from Starrag to help them meet market demands, achieve production savings and improve profitability.
High Accuracy Turning of Large, Heavy Parts Used in Oil and Gas
For turning large and heavy parts with diameters up to 900 mm, the rugged 4-axis LU7000 EX two-saddle turning center from Okuma uses a high-power spindle for maximum productivity and excellent dimensional accuracy in the 10 in to 15 in chuck class.
Turning the Corner on Demanding Precision Jobs
Methods Machine Tools offers the Nakamura-Tome SC-300IIMYB multitasking turning center for machining difficult, high-hardness materials with extremely high accuracy, the Tornos Multi-Swiss 8×26 automatic lathe and the Tornos SwissNano for very high precision machining of complex small parts.
Turning Software with Powerful Toolpaths and Techniques
Mastercam 2019 Lathe from CNC Software provides a variety of techniques to turn all parts exactly as they are needed, from accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing.
Machine Highly Complex Parts from Bar Stock Complete in No Time
The Tsugami SS38MH-5AX sliding headstock lathe with B-axis from Tsugami/Rem Sales offers full 5-axis machining with a FANUC 31i-B5 control.
Lathe Control Turns New Functions on Complex Parts
The CNC Pilot 640 contouring control from Heidenhain is perfect for lathe applications of complex parts because it combines simple operation with 5-axis simultaneous machining, combined turn-mill operation, full surface machining with B-axis and counter spindle, and asynchronous multi-side machining.
Turning on the Digital Factory
New functions with simplified ISO code programming in the Sinumerik 828D mid-range CNC with version 4.8 operating software from Siemens improve the speed, precision and safety of intermediate CNC turning, milling and grinding machines.
How to Reduce Life-Threatening Lathe Injuries
Simple to install and use, the automatic sanding belt holder from Rockford Systems enables lathe operators to sand, polish and debur while keeping hands away from rotating parts and at safe operating distance away from the spinning shaft, eliminating risk and helping to prevent entanglement.
Next Generation Spindle Alignment for Lathes, Turning Centers
Remarkably easy to use, extremely fast and highly accurate, compact and versatile L-702 and L-702SP spindle alignment lasers from Hamar Lasers reduce tooling costs, scrap rates and downtime to increase throughput, cut costs and boost productivity.
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