TURNING MACHINES

Turning Machines

Applying Multitasking’s Versatility

Already finding success with its milling machines, this shop gained still more productivity when the manufacturer added turning capabilities to the latest models.

Swiss-Types

Reconsider Some of Your Swiss Processes

This old process continues to be renewed with developments of accessories within the machine.

Swiss-Types

New Accessories Improve Swiss Machine Performance

The sliding headstock machine design is well over a century old. Yet it continues to be renewed with developments in the application and performance of accessories within the machine.

Single & Multi-Spindles

Five-Spindle Lathe Expands CNC Multi Line

Introduced at IMTS 2016, the Penta five-spindle lathe adds a CNC alternative to ZPS America’s line of six- and eight-spindle lathes.

Swiss-Types

Benefits of Becoming a Certified Women-Owned Business

Certification can provide a competitive edge

Swiss-Types

Moving into Medical Machining

A background in aerospace manufacturing provided this company with the skills it needed to begin medical machining.

Turning Machines

Robotic Cell Cuts Cycle Time, Improves Part Quality

Sew-Eurodrive Inc. worked with Okuma America’s authorized systems dealer to design an automated cell that includes an automatic magazine bar feeder that loads 6-ft. lengths of barstock into the machine. The shop also switched to an Okuma twin spindle, twin turret turning center so all of the machining operations are completed in one setup.

Turning Machines

Y Axis Offers Flexibility for Multitasking Operations

The Y axis has capabilities that make processes efficient and cost effective, and it supports many tools that enable a range of operations.

Swiss-Types

Teaming Up in the Swiss Shop

This company capitalizes on employee empowerment and creativity to strengthen the work environment, improve production numbers and exceed customer expectations.
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Turning Machines

There's a Multi-Spindle Island Available

This visit to ZPS America produced an upcoming feature article on the company's new multi-spindle CNC lathe.