Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Apr 24, 2012 Nakamura-Tome NTY³-250 has 3 high-rigidity turrets, each with Y-axis of 4.4 in. and capacity for 12 driven or 24 stationary tools. Respectively, X- and Z-axis speeds are 1,181 and 1,574 ipm, and 47.24 in. distance between spindles eliminates interference of tooling during multitasking. Center offers 19 in. touchscreen LCD panel for operation, allows for multiple tools in cut simultaneously, and has max turning diameter of 8.86 in., max turning length of 35.65 in., and 2.5 in. bar capacity.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Apr 18, 2012 Equipped with 3 turrets, each with 4.4 in. Y-axis, Nakamura-Tome NTY3-250 provides X-axis and Z-axis speeds of 1,181 and 1,574 lpm, respectively. Distance between spindles is 47.24 in. to eliminate interference of tooling during multitasking. Each turret holds 12 driven or 24 stationary tools, for maximum of 72 tool stations. Featuring 60°slant bed for access to work and tooling, machine offers max turning diameter of 8.86 in., max turning length of 35.65 in., and 2.5 in. bar capacity.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Aug 25, 2011 Utilizing opposed twin-spindle, 2-turret construction, 8-axis Nakamura-Tome WT-150 II occupies 67.8 x 67.8 x 6.2 ft and facilitates operation via 19 in. touchscreen LCD. FANUC 31i-B CNC control and PC-based control (NT-IPS) accelerate processing, while max tool swing of 23 in. on upper and lower turrets lets users drill through 2 in. dia bar from one side. Other features include 31.5 in. distance between spindles, 787 ipm rapid traverse on X-axis, and 314 ipm cutting feeds on X/Z/B axes.

DMG America, Inc.    Itasca, IL 60143
Aug 05, 2011 With 2 Y-axis turrets and transverse movement of combined counter-spindle and tailstock assembly, CTX beta 1250 4A can machine components from bar up to 102 mm diameter and 1,200 mm in length in both main and counter spindles, as well as chucked workpieces up to 300 mm long. Both spindles have integrated spindle motor that delivers up to 360 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Featuring 12 stations each, two VDI 40-DirectDrive turrets deploy live tools rated at 14.2 kW, supplying up to 34 Nm torque at 10,000 rpm.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
Jun 10, 2011 Designed for workpieces up to 2,700 mm dia, multi-axis Model VTC 2500H combines gear hobbing and milling with turning, drilling, threading, and contouring capabilities. Machine can turn blanks and subsequently cut gear teeth in one setup. It can also perform rough turning of outside diameter and gear cutting on inside diameter in one set up. Available with 36 or 46 kW power, 2 different heads can hob modules up to 24.0 mm or form-mill teeth up to 28.0 mm on parts with max face width of 600 mm.

Doosan Infracore American Corporation    Suwanee, GA 30024
Jun 08, 2011 Suitable for parts up to 16.5 dia x 29.9 in. long, Puma 3100 accepts bar stock to 4 in. dia and employs 30 hp motor which drives spindle at speeds to 2,800 rpm and generates max spindle torque of 828 lb-ft. Thermal isolation system eliminates thermal deformation by preventing machine-generated heat from reaching bed or headstock. Other features include tooling system with conical and flat-face planar interface; non-lifting, 12-station turret; and Fanuc 0iTD controller.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Jun 07, 2011 Nakamura-Tome Multitasking Turning Centers are available with CAMplete TruePath Turn/Mill software, which provides G-Code editing, optimization, analysis, and verification tools. Enabling range of turn/mill functions, software delivers full Simulation of Nakamura turning centers and programs as well as tooling and workholding libraries. Capabilities for G-Code editing and verification, reorder and move operations, as well as toal machine motion monitoring are standard.

STAMA America    Itasca, IL 60143
Jan 13, 2011 Featuring dual spindles, MC 726/MT-2C allows 6-sided processing of parts in 2 independent operations in 5 axes. Each spindle on traveling column assembly supports independent swivel table, one of which acts with bar feeder mechanism. Workpieces are introduced to turning spindle then transitioned by conveyorized gripper assembly to milling indexer and fed to milling spindle before exiting work area. First part is milled simultaneously to next part being turned, enhancing production.

DS Technology (USA) Inc.    Cincinnati, OH 45249
Oct 19, 2010 Based on stiff, cast iron structure with thermo-symmetrical design and integral temperature compensation, Model TVU can be configured with milling and grinding capability, robotic tool exchange, and automatic pallet change. System is available in high-speed configuration with 630-800 rpm table for workpieces up to 3.5 tons, or heavy load configuration with 220-500 rpm table capable of supporting 20 ton components. Drive to table is via 2-stage gearbox and backlash-free chain.

Tornos    Lombard, IL 60148
Sep 13, 2010 Able to work with/without guide bush, EvoDECO series includes 16a and 16e models that accept 2-16 mm dia bar stock. Fully synchronous drives optimize accel/decel, reducing cycle times for parts that require increased stopping. Ten axes + 2 C axes on 16a (8 + 2 on 16e) are managed simultaneously with perfect interpolarity between axes, and 4 independent tool systems on 16a (3 on 16e) allow simultaneous bar and secondary operation work. Machines can go from 0-8,000 rpm in milliseconds.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
Aug 27, 2010 Offering multiprocessing options for live spindle machining and grinding, fixed and adjustable-rail style turning centers feature twin columns mounted to base and come in 4 models with table diameters of 5, 6, 7, and 8 m. Modular products suit various industries, including wind and nuclear, with 150,000-250,000 kg table load capacity, 2,500 mm ram travel, and 1,500 mm min height under rail. Integral 350 mm cross-section ram is optimized for rigidity and chatter-free machining.

Toolmex Corp., Machinery Div.    Schaumburg, IL 60193
Aug 06, 2010 Designed to handle parts up to 39 in. dia x 295 in. long with up to 19,800 lb between centers, Model FTM1000 maintains 39 in. swing over bed and cross slide. Spindle bore sizes are available in 5.5, 8.6, or 12.5 in. Suitable for parts up to 27 x 177 in. with up to 8,500 lb between centers, Model FTM700 maintains 27 in. diameter swing over bed and cross slide and is available with 5.5 or 8.6 in. spindle bores. Both are suitable for machining cast iron, steel, and alloy parts.

Doosan Infracore America Corp & Eng Center    West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Aug 05, 2010 Providing 25.6 x 39 in. work envelope, Puma 480D features 10.8 in. through-hole diameter, 60 hp turning power, 3,293 lb-ft torque, and up to 6,102 lb Z-axis thrust. Wrap-around guideways are induction hardened, precision ground, and bonded with low-friction fluroplastic coating to minimize wear and dampen vibration. Power is supplied by 2-speed gearbox, generating spindle speeds up to 1,000 rpm. Employing 12.6 in. dia Curvic coupling, 12-station turret exerts 23,606 lb hydraulic clamping force.

Tornos    Lombard, IL 60148
Aug 05, 2010 Available with or without guide bush, single-spindle Gamma Turning Centers offer 1-2 tool systems and can handle parts up to 20 mm in diameter. Gamma 20/6 provides 6 linear axes, while Gamma 20/5 offers 5 linear axes. Ergonomic design provides access to all tool positions, while automatic lubrication unit, swarf tray, and removable oil pan facilitate maintenance.

Doosan Infracore America Corp & Eng Center    West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Jul 21, 2010 Puma 2600SY has structurally stable bed that absorbs low-frequency/high-amplitude forces of rapid acceleration/deceleration and vibration associated with heavy cuts. System has 24-position turret with 7.5 hp motor that turns live tooling at up to 5,000 rpm. Designed for parts with up to 14.8 in. dia and 29.9 in. long, unit also includes 35 hp spindle motor that generates speeds up to 4,000 rpm, while y-axis movement is achieved by linear interpolation and synchronous movement of X1 and X2 axes.

Haas Automation, Inc.    Oxnard, CA 93030
Jul 21, 2010 Featuring rigid, thermally stable design, Model ST-30 provides max swings of 806 mm over front apron and 527 mm over cross slide. Spindle bore is 89 mm, with bar capacity of 76 mm. Operating at speeds to 3,400 rpm, 22.4 kW dual-drive spindle provides 373 Nm torque. For heavy-duty cutting, optional 2-speed gearbox is available that boosts torque to 1,139 Nm. Additional features include 254 mm hydraulic 3-jaw chuck, 12-station bolt-on tool turret, 15 in. color LCD monitor, and USB connectivity.

Doosan Infracore American Corporation    Suwanee, GA 30024
Jul 06, 2010 Lynx 300 features 10 in. dia, 3-jaw power chuck that turns 3 in. bar stock at speeds up to 3,500 rpm. Unit's bed is 1-piece Meehanite casting that absorbs vibration and dissipates heat. Linear motion guideways allow traverses of 945 ipm on X-axis and 1,181 ipm on Z-axis, and 12-station turret has 8.26 in. dia curvic coupling and 11,465 lb of hydraulic clamp force. Indexing repeatability is ±0.0005° and turret indexing is non-stop and bi-directional, with 0.15 sec next-station index time.

Emco Maier    Columbus, OH 43228
May 26, 2010 In addition to 2 spindles, 2 turret tool systems with total of 24 driven tools, and VDI25 rapid change system, Hyperturn 45 includes Y axis with 70 mm travel in upper slide system and Z2 axis in lower slide system. Main and counter spindles are equipped with integrated water-cooled spindle motors with drive power of 15 kW, max speed of 7,000 rpm, and 100 Nm torque. Maximum turning diameter is 300 mm. For programming, machine includes Siemen's Sinumerik 840D-sl control and drive system.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
May 20, 2010 Adding surface finishing to processing capabilities of vertical turning centers, automatically changed Grinding Attachment allows finishing of ID, OD, and plane surfaces on parts up to 185 in. diameter. VTCs equipped with 22/33 kW grinding attachment can produce better than 10 µin. finishes and roundness of less than 60 µin. with diameter size control of 0.001 in. Utilizing wheel sizes up to 15.75 in., attachment produces 295 lb-ft torque and max speed of 3,000 rpm.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Jan 04, 2010 Controlled via MAZATROL SMART control, QT-SMART 200 features headstock with 8 in. chuck, mounted on 20 hp, 5,000 rpm spindle motor with 3 in. spindle bore. Roller LM guides are used to maximize rigidity at feed rates of 1,811 ipm on X-axis and 1,299 ipm on Z-axis, while X-axis ball screw pretension ensures high accuracy. Unit's 12-position, nonlift drum turret allows rapid tool indexing. It also has NC servo-driven tailstock for automated processes, 10.4 in. LCD color display, and USB port.