Turning Machines

Let Assembly Be The Inspection

This shop realized single-setup machining on a multitasking turning center, but there was still more efficiency to be found. When all of the part's machining had been consolidated, the shop realized that assembly operations could be performed at the same station as well.

How CNC Led To Cells

Bringing CNC into a previously manual process set this shop on a lean path that has led to continuous flow production.

Double-Sided Productivity

Having a bar feeder on one side and a parts carrousel on the other side ensures that a turn-mill machine will achieve maximum productivity, whether the workpieces are mostly milled or mostly turned. In general, smaller parts are machined from bar stock, even if only milling operations are involved. Larger parts are loaded an unloaded by a transfer device fed by the carrousel.

Becoming More Than The Mom & Pop Race Shop

Carney Custom Machining started with a VMC and customer base largely comprised of drag racers. Now the shop is vying to win work from other sources, and CNC turning is a big part of that strategy.

More Turrets, More Tools, Less Cycle Time

On this model, the builder is arranging spindles and tool turrets to reduce cycle time, although flexibility stands to gain as well. The result, the company says, is a turn-mill that can offer cycle times comparable to those acheived on a multi-spindle automatic.

Polygon Cutters For Automatic Lathes

Vertical Turning Center Features Traveling, Inverted Spindle

Multitasking Turning Center With Programmable Tailstock

Engineering Employees

Today, the lack of skilled manufacturing employees is the major problem holding this company back. To clear the way for growth tomorrow, the company is determined to solve this problem. The answer is an internal university for developing the skills of every current employee and new hire, including many who have never set foot in a machine shop before.

Heavy-Duty Turning Center For Large Parts