Cost-effective lathe range for complex parts

The new Maxima range for complex components complements the lower specification and more cost effective Unamuno Optima range for less complex parts. Available in 36, 42, 60 and 65 mm bar diameter capacity ranges, the Maxima offers a 3-axis upper slide with a maximum of 8 fixed tools or a combination of 4 fixed tools and 3 driven tools. This combines with a 2-axis turret to enable two tools to simultaneously work on a component in the main spindle. Adding to this innovation, the Maxima range has a turret at the middle of the work envelope that offers four driven tool positions, one of which is used for the pick-off spindle. To enhance productivity, the turret indexes bi-directionally, via the shortest route. The sub-spindle operates simultaneously with the main spindle to allow three tools to work at once – further slashing production times. The motorised pick-off spindle in the turret holds the machined part and is synchronised with the main spindle to give pipless part-off. Once the pick-off spindle collects the part from the main spindle, the component is then machined using the four tool second-operation station mounted at the opposite end to the main spindle. To further enhance productivity, the back-working stations are available with live tooling configurations.