Turn/Mill
Getting Ramped up on Swiss-Types
Swiss-type lathes present unique challenges to operators who aren’t familiar with them. Here are a few.
Read MoreNew to Swiss-Type Turning?
What are some nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe? This shop offers some suggestions.
Read MoreMultitasking Machine Combines CNC, Data-Driven Platform for Faster Cycle Times
Mazak’s Integrex i-200ST multitasking machine features the company’s Mazatrol SmoothX CNC for machining complex parts.
Read MoreSubspindle Multitasking Center Extends Bed
Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Nakamura-Tome AS-200LMY-S subspindle multitasking turning center offers an upgraded long bed.
Read MoreBig Multifunction Machines for Big Castings
Turn-mill technology enables this company to minimize lead times and handling for its large machined castings.
Read MoreVideo: Robot Flipping System for Turning
This video demonstrates how robot flipping station can serve the same purpose as a subspindle on a one-spindle multitasking center.
WatchProduct Slideshow: Turning
Lathes and turning machines designed for flexibility are highlighted in this month’s product spotlight.
Read MoreMultitasking Turning Centers Equipped with Y Axis
Doosan’s Lynx 220LSY series of compact, high-speed multitasking turning centers feature a Y axis with milling and drilling capabilities to eliminate the need for secondary machining operations.
Read MoreTurn-Mill Machine Minimizes Thermal Deformation
Doosan’s Puma SMX 3100 S turn-mill multitasking machine combines the capabilities of a horizontal turning center and a vertical machining center.
Read MoreSwiss-Type Lathe Accommodates 38-mm-Diameter Workpieces
Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.’s SV-38 Swiss-type lathe series accommodates workpiece diameters ranging to 38 mm (1.5").
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