The Traub TNL18 P production turning machine is capable of five-axis machining in a single setup. Able to accommodate barstock ranging to 20 mm in diameter, the TNL18 can produce long or short precision parts with or without a guide bush. As many as three tools can be used on the part at once.
For increased productivity, the tool capacity can be increased to 54 tools through dual- and multi-holders. The high-precision, fast turret indexing enables chip-to-chip time of 0.3 sec.
Suited for medical component machining as well as for aerospace parts, the machine delivers precision and qualified surface finish in a single operation, the company says.
Low RPM lathes can cause tool breakage and prevent you from achieving proper SFM, but live tooling can provide an economical solution for these problems that can accelerate production.
Lathes represent some of the oldest machining technology, but it’s still helpful to remember the basics when considering the purchase of a new turning machine.
