"£24,000 return in 12 months or we'll take it" back promise

Launched in the UK at MACH 2006, the DuraVertical (pictured) and DuraTurn series of universal vertical milling and turning machines “combine new levels of affordability with the quality and reliability machines”, says the company. And to back its belief, it is guaranteeing a return of at least £24,000 in the first 12 months after payment of the machine rental - calculated using conservative values for hourly rates and usage. Should the customer fail to hit this target, Mori Seiki will arrange for the machine’s return. The DuraVertical is available in three sizes, with a choice of travel in the x-axis of 600, 800 or 1050 mm and a maximum table size of 1350 by 600 mm and a maximum table load of 1000 kg on the largest machine. The DuraTurn includes an innovative high rigidity flat bed with offset z-axis and linear guideways along all axes for maximum accuracy. Four variations with 6, 8, 10 and 12 in chucks provide turning diameters from 330 to 360 mm, turning lengths from 315 to 530 mm, and through spindle diameters up to 91 mm. All the models include a 12 station turret and optional support for workpiece unloading, and a bar feed interface while the two larger machines in the range feature a live centre tailstock as standard.