Equipped with C- and Y-axis plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe - built to Japanese quality - is being offered in the UK at at Taiwanese machine prices.
With C- and Y-axis plus 12 driven tools, the Taiwan Takisawa EX-910 twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe available exclusively in the UK from Ward CNC of Sheffield offers an unmatched 'Japanese quality at a Taiwanese price' turning centre package. Having X-, Y-, Z-axis travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B-axis (right-hand spindle), the EX-910 features bar capacities of 75mm and 52mm (left- and right-hand spindles, respectively) to complement the machine's maximum turning diameter and length capabilities of 340mm and 660mm. Swing over the bed is 680mm, chuck size is 255mm on both spindles, and spindle speeds are up to 3,500 rev/min from the 22/18.5kW motors on both spindles.

Driven tool speed is 4,000 rev/min from a 5.5kW motor.

Rapid traverse rates are quoted as 24m/min.

As standard, the heavy-duty cast iron construction is complemented by Fanuc 18i CNC, as well as four-track super rigid precision linear guideways and high-speed servo turret, auto tool setting arm, parts catcher and swarf conveyor.

Bar feed systems and collet chucks can be supplied as options.