Monday, October 23, 2006

More tools, faster changes - Westec 2002 - Turretgang machine tool from U.S. Shop Tools

The company introduces Turretgang, a tool that increases the number of tools on CNC lathe turrets and provides rapid tool change.

The Turretgang holds up to three round tools and is mounted in OD tool locations on the turret. It speeds up machining due to the gang-style spacing of tools. Rapid movement from tool to tool permits turret lathes to compete with screw or slide machines. X-axis programming allows the operator to take advantage of the reduced machining cycle benefits of slide-type lathes.

The product is available in several standard models, all in coolant through design, for both channel and tool block style turrets and holds up to three tools. The additional tools on the lathe that are made possible will often eliminate secondary operations, said to result in improved quality and reduce machining time and cost. Turretgang can be special ordered per customer specific sizes and tool pockets.


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