A Swiss-Type with a Laser
An integral laser cutter adds yet another capability to the multifunction Swiss-type lathe platform.
This new machine design extends a Swiss-type lathe’s inherent multitasking capabilities by integrating a laser cutting system.
Swiss-type lathes are known for their multitasking capability. REM Sales, the exclusive
North American importer of Tsugami machine tools, now offers a Swiss-type that features an integral laser cutter. While originally designed to speed production of small, cylindrical parts such as stents for the medical industry, the Swiss Laser has potential applications for other industries that manufacture similar-sized parts. Learn more.
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