CNC universal lathes' function options extended

High quality CNC universal lathes now have a choice of function expansion options including sub-spindle for two-sided machining, driven tools and Y-axis for eccentric boring and milling.
For metal removal performance, flexibility, speed and precision, the newly expandable DMG CTX-10 universal lathes are now unmatched in their price category. Already established as a range of universal lathes that represent good value for money, the CTX-10 Series is now available with a choice expansion options including sub-spindle for two-sided machining, driven tools and Y-axis for eccentric boring and milling. Not only do these allow the machine to grow to meet changing needs but also to be tailored to accommodate the complete machining of standard-sized parts.

Further options include the integrated spindle motor for fast acceleration and deceleration, digital drives and fast-indexing VDI servo turret - starting at 0.1 sec - with 12 tool stations.

These features enable idle times to be reduced by 25% leading to increased productivity and efficiency.

Customers can also specify a package for bar machining with an enlarged hollow clamping cylinder, steady-rest technology for shaft machining and workpiece pick-up units.

The easy integration of these elements is made possible by the build-quality of the CTX-10 machines and their sophisticated control technology.

All models have a 45 deg cast iron bed based on a rigid four-track design with linear roller guideways.

This combination provides the best operating conditions both the dynamic cross-slide and the hydraulically traversable tailstock.

Despite exceptionally quick positioning times, high rapid traverse speeds and dynamic digital drives the CTX-10 models can maintain the highest degree of accuracy thanks to direct measuring systems in the X and Z axes.

This eliminates the need for the time-consuming reference-point method.

For greater operator comfort customers can now also opt for the pivoting DMG SlimLinePanel with 15in TFT screen.

There are also three CNC control alternatives, the Siemens 840D with the latest ShopTurn 3D programming software, Heidenhain Plus IT with DINPlus (optionally TurnPlus), or the Fanuc 32i with Manual Guide i.