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Two counter spindles for completing complex
parts
The MultiAlpha is equipped with eight powered
spindles running at independent speeds which
allows the machining conditions to be finely adapted
to the operation in question. So as to guarantee
parts which are fully completed, the counter spindles
on the MultiAlpha allow the rear of the part to
be machined with two sets of five tools, ensuring as
many counter operations. Therefore, this system of
dual counter operations halves the time required for
working on the rear of the part.
The machining of a single part can be done on average
between 4 and 6 times more quickly than on a
single-spindle turning machine. And if you have an
urgent requirement for a few tens of thousands of
parts… which must be programmed and set up flexibly
and produced in a flash, the MultiAlpha really
gives you the edge !
Ease of programming
A multispindle automatic lathe with eight spindles
and two counter operation posts may sound frightening,
but, in fact, this turning machine is easy to
programme using Tornos’ TB-Deco programming
system. The benefit for the bar turner who works
on single-spindle or multispindle turning machines
already running with this system is clear : there is
no change in the programming family. In addition,
when a part is machined on a single-spindle turning
machine then on a multispindle turning machine (for
example for much larger production runs), the bar
turner can benefit from the process expertise gained
from working on single-spindle machines to simplify
programming on the MultiAlpha, which guarantees
further flexibility.
These peripherals are perfectly integrated into the machine and guarantee
optimum ergonomics and use of floor space.
Conclusion
To answer the question asked in the title of this article,
I will cite this example of a Tornos customer who
has a large bank of machines… and who in these
tough times certainly has an excess capacity on his
simple machines but cannot manage to produce as
much as desired as his MultiAlpha are already 100 %
full, working three shifts !
For more information on the possibilities of the
MultiAlpha, please do not hesitate to contact Rocco
Martoccia or Iwan von Rotz.
Tornos SA
Industrielle 111
2740 Moutier
Tel. ++41 32 494 44 44
Fax ++41 32 494 49 03
martoccia.r@tornos.com
www.tornos.com
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