Heavy duty, long bed universal CNC lathe offers users an exceptional combination of turning capacity and capability at an unrivalled cost.

The Taiwan Takisawa EX-122 heavy-duty, long bed universal CNC lathe available from Ward CNC of Sheffield offers users an exceptional combination of turning capacity and capability at an unrivalled cost. With maximum turning lengths and diameters of 1650mm and 610mm, respectively, coupled with a 22/26kW motor producing spindle speeds from 12 to 1,200 rev/min, the machine's cast iron slant bed construction combines with extra heavy duty linear guideway technology to provide an exceptional performance 'Japanese quality at Taiwanese prices' package. Part of Ward CNC's Taiwan Takisawa portfolio, the EX-122 has a swing over the bed of 910mm and 560mm over the crosslide, as well as X and Z axes strokes of 330mm and 1650mm, respectively, and a 200mm spindle bore.

Rapid traverse rates are up to 24m/min and the Fanuc 21iT CNC complements the 10-station tool turret to offer users a multitude of machining alternatives on a machine that is fitted with a 533mm (21in) three-jaw hydraulic chuck as standard.

Auto tool setting arm, bar feed interface and swarf conveyor are supplied as standard; bar feed systems and steady rests are optional extras.