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Built for the flexibility of a job shop.


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 turning center, is a highspeed, turning center designed for the flexibility required of today's job shop, according to according to
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 the manufacturer. The machine comes pre-loaded with attachments and accessories, and has three double-live spindles for a total of 6-axes for cross milling front or back. It can machine parts to completion in one setup, without requiring deburring or secondary finishing operations. An arrangement of tools can be loaded in a single setup. The machine accommodates eight to 16 front tools and eight backworking tools, all of which can be used in any combination. The machine offers Swiss stability through its one-piece: ore motor directdrive spindles, 5/8" tool shanks
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, a seven hp drive, synchronous Refers to events that are synchronized, or coordinated, in time. For example, the interval between transmitting A and B is the same as between B and C, and completing the current operation before the next one is started are considered synchronous operations. Contrast with asynchronous.  rotary guide bushing, and one-piece cast iron base with built-in pre-cast cooling channels. Simultaneous machining on front and back spindles, high cutting speeds, and 1" stock capability. Tornos US, Lombard, IL

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Title Annotation:TURNING CENTERS
Publication:Modern Applications News
Date:Aug 1, 2008
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