Using last week's EMO 2005 machine tool exhibition to launch its MultiDeco 20/6be and 20/8d, and the Deco 20s CNC automatics, Tornos reported a very successful show.

The recent EMO exhibition in Hanover, Germany, proved a resounding success for Swiss CNC automatic lathe builder Tornos, as it sold a number of machines off its stand. Following the April, 2005 launch of the Deco 8sp and MultiDeco 32/6c turning centres, the Swiss turning centre manufacturer extended its product range, using EMO as a platform to launch the MultiDeco 20/6be, MultiDeco 20/8d and the Deco 20s. UK BTMA member WML Engineering was looking for a new turning centre and believed the new Deco 20s was the ideal machine for the company's requirements.

The Swansea based manufacturer is the first company in the world to order the exceptional new Deco 20s.

The Deco 20s is the second machine to be launched in the s-line range and is geared towards simplicity coupled with strong mechanical elements to guarantee high precision.

With six linear axes, the machine has been designed to produce reasonably complex parts up to 25.4mm diameter with an excellent price-to-potential ratio.

WML director Jason Meir comments: 'The Tornos Deco 20s complements our current Tornos Deco 20a machines'.

'WML has a requirement for very small batch runs and the simplicity and versatility of the Deco 20s fills this gap perfectly'.

'An additional advantage is that the machine can interface with our TB Deco controlled Tornos machines as well as operating in ISO code'.

'All these attributes make the machine ideal for our work in the medical sector.' Tornos developed the Deco 20s machine to respond to the market requirements of the medical, automotive and general manufacturing industries.

The exceptional strength and power provide the lathe with a very large machining capacity whilst the 22 tool positions give the Deco 20s exceptional flexibility.

The ergonomic aspect was designed to simplify the use of the Deco 20s.

The machining area is large and well ventilated and all pre-adjusted tools are easily accessible.