While the basic CNC lathe is still a standby in many machine shops, new technology has vastly expanded turning capabilities. For example, live tooling and multiple turrets turn a basic lathe into a multitasking productivity center. When equipped with a large automatic toolchanger, these machines can hold tools for dozens of jobs, reduce setup time, and turn, mill, drill and finish parts in a single setup.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2013-12-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/cracking-code-determining-when-complex-turning-and-multitasking-are-right-solutions/
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