Lindsay Machine Works Celebrates 20 Years and Installs New Hurco TM18L Slant Bed CNC Lathe
Lindsay Machine Works (LMW), Independence, Missouri, has recently installed a new Hurco TM18L slant bed CNC lathe and is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The family-owned firm offers manual and CNC milling/turning (including largecapacity 4 5-axis machining), grinding, horizontal boring, light fabrication and welding.
“We are excited to add the Hurco TM (LMW’s 20th piece of CNC equipment) to expand our capabilities and improve our operation,” stated Mike Lindsay, who owns the company with his wife, Susanna. Both are long-time industry veterans.
The Hurco was purchased from Gage Machine Tool. It features 25” diameter capacity and 79.4” in length with an 8” through hole. “Most of our CNC equipment has been purchased from Dirk (Gage) and we have been very happy with the performance of the equipment and Gage’s service,” stated Lindsay.
LMW’s large conventional lathes handle parts up to 39” x 120” while its vertical turret lathe can handle up to 57” O.D.
The company’s 20 employees are in a 17,000-sq.-ft. plant and work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastics.
LMW’s full-service welding department includes Tig, Mig and stick welding, while a plasma cutter, shaping and light duty bending equipment assist in fabrication.
Industries served by the company include: transportation, medical, food processing, construction, defense, plant operations, environmental, wastewater treatment solutions, printing and many more. LMW also specializes in emergency repairs.
Lindsay Machine Works can be contacted at: (816)257-1166; (888)404-4058; Fax (816) 257-2559; 4023 N. Cobbler Rd., Independence, Missouri; PO Box 488, Liberty, MO 64069; sales@LindsayMachineWorks.com; www.LindsayMachineWorks.com.
