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Quick, Easy Gang Slide Tool Changeovers on Swiss Lathes
To minimize machine downtime and provide operator safety, Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss lathes from BIG KAISER are tool holders that use a single wrench for a quick and easy change of the cutting tools on a gang slide.
Slash Downtime for Tool Changes in Swiss-Style Machines
The Auto Fast Change Tool System from ARNO is a quick-change tool system for Swiss-style auto lathes and turning machinery that provides faster setups, reduces downtime with in-process tool changes, and eliminates the need for external plumbing to facilitate cooling.
Expanded Capabilities for Swiss-Style Lathe Applications
As opportunities for Swiss-type lathe applications increase, Hardinge expands their Swiss-type workholding systems to meet the high precision demands of different industries for quickly and effectively machining complex, high accuracy, long and slender finished parts from stock fed through a guide bushing.
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.
Quick-Change Tooling Maximizes Turning Center Potential for Job Shop
To meet increasingly demanding market requirements, Anthony Machine uses KM quick-change tooling from Kennametal for shorter setup times, greater flexibility and higher levels of machine utilization on their universal turning centers.
Power Chuck for Advanced Turning Center Spindles
The compact, lightweight DURO-A RC power chuck with a quick jaw-change system from Röhm reduces setup times considerably and boasts centrifugal force compensation for fast speeds and feeds that unlock the full potential of turning centers with integrated spindle motor technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
