Friday, April 13, 2007

Lean turning - In Gear - Kasper Machine Co. boring machine - Brief Article

Who: Kasper Machine Company (Madison Heights, MI)

What: Lean Model 300L turning and boring machine

Why you should care: The 300L uses a unique slide way design and a low friction bearing surface, which combines one box way for high rigidity with one vee way for high accuracy on both axes. The machine is designed to be fully self-contained and have a compact footprint to meet the needs of companies that are implementing lean manufacturing strategies.

Pertinent Data: The 300L is a single-spindle, two-axis turning machine that is designed for quick installation or relocation with a forklift. The machines can be grouped side by side with zero clearance between machines to make the best use of limited floorspace. Each machine takes up only 40 sq. ft. Applications include: heavy-duty roughing and precision hard turning operations. Eight to twelve tools can be mounted on the curvic coupling turret using common square and round shank tooling. The machine can be maintained from the front or the rear. A rear exit chip conveyor is standard, but the machine can also be mounted over an in-floor flume for chip disposal.

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