FAT-Haco CNC and manul lathe range offers cost-effective heavy duty turning

The FAT-Haco FCT/FTM range of slant-bed lathes offers selectable options, including various configurations of Sauter discs/turrets with driven tools, hydraulic chucks/tailstocks /steadies, contouring C-axis, linear scales, tool pre-setters, Y-axis, milling head B-axis with 40 station ATC, long boring bar attachments, large spindle bores and various CNC control options. The FCT/FTM1000 and big-bore FCT/FTM1000A have a swing over bed of 1,000 mm, with centre distances up to 4.5 m, while the FCT700 and FCT700A boast a swing of 700 mm over bed and cater for parts up to 3,100 mm in length. High metal removal rates are supported by rigid construction and a gear driven spindle developing 2,980 Nm of torque from a 33 kW motor (constant rating, S6). Complementing the FCT/FTM series is the TUR MN range of turning centres featuring both full CNC and manual capability for producing simple to complex components in one-offs or small batches. The TUR range is user-friendly and offers easy operation through Siemens 840D SL Shop Turn control. Sizes range from 560 to 1,550 mm swing, with distances of 1,000 to 8,000 mm between centres. The TUR series of lathes can also be configured with a range of features to suit the application and budget – selectable items include hydraulically operated power chucks and tailstocks, chip conveyors, live tooling and automatic tool posts/turrets. Image: FCT 1000 See news item for video about FAT-Haco