Turning center

Automotive Design & Production, Jan, 2003

Who: Mori Seiki (Irving, TX)

What: MT2500 multi-axis turning center

Why you should care: Because this machine integrates the capabilities of both a lathe and a machining center, Mori Seiki says it is well-suited for lean manufacturing environments where job-shop type production is needed to increase production efficiency. That is, it eliminates partially-processed work-in-process inventory by completing all operations on one machine, and ensures higher accuracy since parts do not have to be removed and installed multiple times.

Pertinent Data: The MT2500 handles six-inch class work-pieces and can machine small, highly-complex work-pieces as well as mass-produce pieces that require mainly turning operations. A zero-center headstock minimizes the displacement of the spindle center position and improves machining accuracy. The center's orthogonal Y-axis structure enhances chip removal, and a rolling guideway for the Y- and Z-axes provides highly rigid cutting capacity.

More Info: www.moriseiki.com