Article From: 4/25/2005 Production Machining
The M Series of Combination lathes are especially helpful for mixed volume, short run operations as well as dedicated high-volume applications.
With a swing of 16.9" and a distance between centers of 43.46", the M17 offers large machining capacity within a compact 107.09" x 49.76" footprint. Rapid traverse rates of 394 imp (X axis) and 295 (Z axis) mean accelerated machine cycle times and reduced non-cut time. The optional automatic electric drum turret offers 0.48-second station-to-station indexing time. The turret holds eight tools with pockets for square toolholders and bolt-on ID tool blocks.
The M17 has a cast iron "H" bed design. All guideways are induction hardened and ground. They feature a Turcite-coated carriage and cross-slide that move smoothly on the solid cast iron bed and saddle guideways.
