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Article Published on 9/15/2000
Turning Turned On End

Inverted-spindle vertical turning machines take on horizontal chuckers for turning cell applications.

Product Published on 5/31/2016
Lathe More Efficient with Eight Spindles

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Case Study Published on 12/20/2010
CAM System Simplifies Swiss-Type Lathe Programming

To reduce setup times, this medical device manufacturer replaced its conventional CNC turning and milling machines with Swiss-type lathes. However, taking full advantage of these complex machines’ capabilities required another investment—Esprit CAM software from DP technology.

Case Study Published on 7/16/2009
CNC Turning Technology Protects Craftsmanship

The consistency and efficiency provided by SNK's Prodigy GT-27 Gang-Tool Lathe enabled this manufacturer of custom, high-end flutes to concentrate more on craftsmanship and less on trivial tasks.

Article Published on 9/20/2006
Turning The Tide

When Briggs & Stratton decided to make the crankshaft machining lines in its Poplar Bluff plant globally competitive, it had to choose between CNC lathes and dedicated special machines for its main turning operations. The company chose the lathes.

Case Study Published on 10/1/2015
Turning a Profit with Automation

CL Tech could not profitably meet increased production demand until it added robotic automation. The move saved money in operating costs and eliminated the need for peripheral devices.

Case Study Published on 5/15/2002
Machine Shop Hikes Productivity By 'Turning Lathe On End'

Midwest Screw Products is a contract manufacturing operation for the aerospace, computer, medical, electronics, energy, telecommunications and fluid process industries.

Article Published on 4/11/2012
Turning to an Alternative for Small, Complex Work

The QuickTech TT-42 from Absolute Machine Tools provides many of the same advantages as a Swiss-type lathe for small, complex parts that don’t justify the use of a guide bushing.

Case Study Published on 7/16/2009
Turn-Mill Turns Flexibility From Vision To Reality

A change in focus to lower-volume jobs led this manufacturer to sell its multi-axis screw machine and seek a new, flexible process to avoid tying up its traditional mills and lathes. DMG’s CTX 310ECO V3 turn-mill has helped the shop improve productivity and part quality while reducing labor costs.

Article Published on 7/27/2011
Top Shops 2011: High Tech Turning

Advanced Swiss-type-lathe technology enables this shop to create intricate components for complex medical, electronic and military applications.

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