A dual-spindle CNC lathe allows turning of double-ended parts in a single set-up on one machine, and addition of live tooling and full C-axis options to the TL-15 increase versatility further.

Keeping parts flowing through a high-production shop is the key to keeping profits flowing into the bank account. Having to move the same part from machine to machine for different operations can increase set-up times, add to manpower costs and reduce part accuracy. The new TL-15 dual-spindle lathe from Haas Automation allows turning of double-ended parts in a single set-up on one machine.

Built on the shop-proven Haas SL-20 platform, the TL-15 CNC lathe features a 15kW vector-drive main spindle with 210mm chuck, and a 6kW sub-spindle with 135mm chuck.

Both spindles provide speeds to 4,000 rev/min standard, and the main spindle has options for 5,000 and 7,000 rev/min.

Maximum cutting diameter for the TL-15 is 255mm, with a maximum turning length up to 380mm, depending on the type of workholding and tooling used.

The TL-15 comes standard with a 12-pocket tool turret that holds a combination of six VDI 40 tools and six bolt-on tools.

Special twin-bore and twin-turn toolholders are included for sub-spindle work.

The addition of live tooling and full C-axis options to the TL-15 increase versatility further by allowing such secondary operations as drilling, tapping and light milling to be performed both on the face of the part and around the diameter.

With these options, the TL-15's main spindle is capable of fully interpolated, bi-directional synchronous motion for milling flats, hexes and flutes.

The end result is a finished part off the machine with no need for additional set-ups or operations.

Combine the TL-15 with the Haas Servo Bar 300 intelligent bar feeder and the automatic parts catcher option, and full lights-out operation is possible.

The new Haas TL-15 CNC lathe - a high-production turning centre at an affordable price.

MACH 2006 witnessed several brand new machines from Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in the world.

Haas demonstrated machines and metal cutting technology for aerospace, automotive, medical, mould and die and general machining industries.

More than 25 CNC technology products were on show demonstrating vertical and horizontal machining and turning applications.