features allow Laguna operators to
signi cantly reduce set-up times for a large
range of workpieces.
The Tornos Swiss GT 13 allows the
company to save precious seconds whilst
ensuring it meets the highest quality and
precision levels of 1.6 (-0.005) mm diameter
during the machining of stainless steel
components. The machine can tackle both
short rigid parts and long parts with small
diameters since the Swiss GT machine to be
converted to run with or without a guide
bush in less than 15 minutes. This fast
turnaround is signi cantly improving
productivity at Laguna.
From a management perspective, the
TISIS software from Tornos improves
production ef ciency and enables real-time
process monitoring. Furthermore, the
company says it helps when writing code as
it points out any coding errors, reduces the
risk of collisions and the resulting
stoppages. Additionally, the Tornos TISIS
software can display the part program in an
easy-to-read Gantt diagram, making it easy
to see the critical path and optimise the
process.
TURNING NEW INVESTMENTS SLIDE INTO ACTION
Newly formed WH-Lead Ltd, based in Towcester, a sister
company of Whitehouse Machine Tools, is the new Leadwell CNC
lathe (and machining centre) representative in the UK.
https://is.gd/noniju
Starrag UK offers a machine rental scheme for its Bumotec range
of multi-axis mill-turn and machining centres. The scheme will
provide potential users with a cost-effective way to capitalise on the
bene ts of multi-tasking, single set-up machining for the production
of complex small-to-medium sized parts. https://is.gd/yinoto
There were a number of intended MACH 2020 launches that are
now postponed, but the technology nonetheless is still available.
Details of these can still be read on Machinery’s website, but here
are a few examples:
Citizen’s agship series- ve Cincom M32-VIII and a Miyano BNE-
65MSB are both of revised design with more power and exibility,
and featuring the latest Mitsubishi M800 5-axis touch-screen
control. Consequently, the latter machine is the rst 65 mm
capacity Miyano lathe to offer superimposed machining, which
allows three tools to be in-cut together under simultaneous 5-axis
control. https://is.gd/gudezu
The MACH S-154 MY from MACH Machine Tools is a multitasking
45 mm bar-diameter capacity CNC lathe equipped with a
C-axis, integrated Y-axis and driven tools. FANUC control with 10.4”
screen is tted. This versatile CNC lathe is supplied as standard
with a 6” power chuck, Renishaw tool setter, tailstock, driven
toolholders, parts catcher with conveyor, swarf conveyor and a
barfeed interface. https://is.gd/velugo
The Okuma Spaceturn LB3000 EX II turn-milling centre (above)
from NCMT is equipped with the Japanese manufacturer’s Armroid
robotic arm and is claimed to be the rst in the world with such a
feature integrated inside a CNC machine tool. Three different endof
arm effector options are available for the robot. One is for
blasting the cutting zone with air to improve chip management.
Another provides additional support during the cutting process to
prevent chatter. The third automatically loads and unloads parts
weighing up to 5 kg. All three are stored within the machine and are
changed automatically by the robot. https://is.gd/kabuxo
Tornos SwissNano 7 and MultiSwiss 8x26. Previously only
available in a 4 mm diameter variant, the 7 mm capacity SwissNano
7 retains the advantages of the 4 mm version, such as the
kinematics and the thermal stability, when machining small turned
parts. The MultiSwiss 8x26 is one of a family of three, ranging from
14 to 32 mm spindle sizes. Equipped with eight spindles and eight
slides for main operations, and accommodating up to three tools
per slide, the MultiSwiss 8x26 takes the performance of the
MultiSwiss range to another level. https://is.gd/iferov
Star’s 38/42 mm (no guide bush) SX-38 model Type A is a
versatile, powerful and heavy duty solution for machining complex
mill-turn parts. Combining some of the best features from the SV,
ST and SR series, the new SX-38 Type A gives users the opportunity
to expand their machining capabilities and maximise productivity.
It can be complemented by Star’s High Frequency Turning (HFT)
swarf-control software, developed to increase machine ef ciency on
dif cult-to-chip materials. HFT works on any linear axis on any
channel and is the only chip-breaking software of its kind that is
capable of being tted to both new and older Star models dating
back to 1996. https://is.gd/mefi mi
XYZ Machine Tools has new additions to its Compact Turn
turning centre range, the XYZ CT65HD and the XYZ CT52LR. The
XYZ CT65HD replaces the existing Compact Turn CT65 and comes
with a maximum turned length of more than double its predecessor,
at 535 mm, and a total Z-axis travel of 550 mm. The XYZ CT52LR
mirrors the development of XYZ Machine Tools’ machining centre
range, with the introduction of linear-rail technology to its turning
centres for the rst time. Providing a 300 mm maximum turned
length and 52 mm bar capacity, the XYZ CT52LR provides users
with an entry into turning-centre ownership. https://is.gd/adusoh
Industry & product news in brief
Okuma Spaceturn LB3000 EX II turn-milling centre
comes complete with the Japanese manufacturer’s
Armroid robotic arm that operates within the working area
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