Formula One specialist places an order with CMZ at MACH 2010

The 200 mm chuck size machine ordered by JK Engineering, as with all the TC range, features a particularly large Y-axis movement of 140 mm, from -60 mm to +80 mm, with big guide-ways and a raised centre height. The configuration also allows the use of a larger turret disk, with 16 full-size stations, all with powerful 12 kW driven tooling. John Kenny, managing director of JK Engineering, said: "It is the ultimate small batch, high complexity turning machine. The crucial factor for me is that all 16 tools on the turret can be driven, which gives great versatility for a small machine. I don't think any other manufacturer can offer this." The machine will also be fitted with tool monitoring and tool break detection, selectable coolant pressures to allow deep hole drilling and optical scales on X and Y axes for increased accuracy. Quick-change chucks are aided by a LPS linear scale on the main and sub-spindle chuck cylinders making the changing of grip positions quick and easy.