Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Mar 28, 2013 Reducing setup time with up to 54 tool stations for turning and 24 for milling, Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 has 2 rigid turrets, each with Y-axis to facilitate pinch turn and pinch mill operations. Upper turret swiveling B-Axis, with 182° range, is suited for producing angular features. Machine design allows multiple tools in cut simultaneously and has max turning diameter of 6.9 in., max turning length of 26.7 in., as well as 1.6 in. standard or 2.6 in. max bar capacities.

Hwacheon Machinery America Inc    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Feb 07, 2013 Hi-TECH 450 features 500 mm turning diameter; 1,350 turning length; available chuck sizes of 10, 12, and 15; and through-hole diameter of up to 132 mm. Spindle with integral motor offers low-speed of 800 rpm and max speed of 3,500 rpm with respective 20 and 24 m/min feed rates for X and Z axes. Turret capacity is 12 tools, and turret indexing time to adjacent tools is 0.25 sec. Other features include 45° angle bed frame, rectangular guide surfaces, and geared transmission system.

DMG America, Inc.    Itasca, IL 60143
Dec 12, 2012 SPRINT 50 offers modular options that allow machine to be supplied in various formats, from twin-turret configurations (with or without Y-axes) to triple-turret lathe with Y-axes and 2.5°  to +182.5° B-axis on lower turret. Also available, optional tailstock/counter spindle combination offers cross as well as longitudinal traverse. Machine is suited for complete, 6-sided machining of workpieces up to 51 mm dia using speeds of up to 7,000 rpm on main and counter spindles.

MAX-TEK LLC    Newington, CT 06111
Nov 27, 2012 Using 50 hp, 9,000 rpm belt-driven grinding spindle and 11 hp, 3,500 rpm work spindle motor, MAX-TEK STC-300 ATC provides heavy stock removal in difficult-to-machine materials with interrupted geometry. System features 8-position automatic wheel changer and utilizes plated and vitrified CBN grinding wheels. Multiple grinding operations requiring several wheel shapes and finishing characteristics can be performed in single setup. Wheel dressing is available for profile dressing of wheel shapes.

EMAG    Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Nov 27, 2012 Featuring 2-spindle design, Model VL 2 P is capable of machining workpieces up to 100 mm in diameter. While one workpiece is being machined, second spindle automatically loads itself using pick-up method. Machine features polymer concrete body and vertical design, which ensures optimal chip flow conditions. Whether manufacturing small chuck parts or larger components, Model VL 2 P ensures accurate component geometry.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Oct 25, 2012 Featuring FANUC 0i-TD control, 12-station turret, and 2,500–4,500 rpm spindle, FEELER FT-Series optimizes rigidity during heavy-duty cutting via use of single-piece structure with boxways, 45° slant bed, and robust base. Rigid Z-Axis and tailstock rail maximize support and tracking accuracy, while rigid servo turret offers clamping with curvic coupling for stable and accelerated tool changes. Bar capacity is 2.6–4.5 in., max turning diameter is 13.0–25.0 in. Max turning length is 21–60.2 in.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
Aug 06, 2012 Suitable for large energy, mining, and construction parts, Model VTC 5000 is engineered to support loads up to 330,000 lb while turning parts at up to 75 rpm. X/Z traverse rate is 787 ipm and rail-elevating rate is 78 ipm. Featuring modular design, VTC 5000 allows various combinations to create machines tailored to custom applications. System can be equipped with optional live spindle for grinding, milling, drilling, and tapping, as well as C-axis for full contouring.

Agathon Machine Tools, Inc.    Bethel, CT 06801
Jun 25, 2012 Utilizing Windows OS, DOM Semi 4-Axis Grinding Center performs periphery grinding, including K-Lands on one side for materials such as tungsten carbide, ceramics, and CBN. Machine features optimized infeed axis with linear motor, polymer concrete base for vibration dampening, and fully enclosed grinding area that keeps all moving axes and handling systems in dry environment. Auto-handling of each workpiece takes place during grinding via integrated pick-and-place linear handling system.

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.