This machine now boasts a B-axis, as well as six linear axes, two C-axes, three live tooling platens with the facility for 16 driven tools and a total of up to 36 tools, the Swiss GT 26 B-axis provides flexibility and capability for the end user, wrapped up in an aesthetically pleasing package.
The integrated positional B-axis design fixes the B-axis on two points to make it more rigid and robust than competitor machines with just one fixation point.
Its B-axis design enables it to accommodate two four-gang rotating spindles with a spindle speed of up to 9,000 rpm. Furthermore, the kinematics of the new Swiss GT26 B provide the facility for two four-gang fixed front tool stations, ensuring that virtually any angle can be indexed or processed by the NC programs. It is the only B-axis machine that can support up to four fixed tool positions. It is also the only B-axis machine tool design with a modular position that can incorporate either a fourth rotating drilling station or a ‘true’ thread-whirling head.
Alongside this machine is the entry-level Tornos CT20, an automatic turning centre with sliding headstock and bar capacity of 20 mm. It features five linear axes and C-axis on both the main and counter spindle. The machine is available with five linear axes and is also equipped with two C-axes to increase machining capacity. The CT20 can take up to 26 tools (up to 10 rotating tools as an option)., which is said to make it one of the best-equipped machines in its category.
The new machines from Tornos will be working in conjunction with the company's Tisis software; Tisis 2.0 software is being demonstrated at the show. As the first machine tool builder to embrace Industry 4.0, Tornos will demonstrate its Tisis 2.0 software package. Tisis encompasses programming and machine management software that is designed for all Tornos products and conforms to Industry 4.0.