One-hit machining - CNC sliding-head lathe eliminates second operations from bearing production

摘要

When Scot Bennett Engineering set itself the objective of eliminating any secondary operations on its components, the Northampton-based sub-contract precision machinist decided that a CNC sliding-head lathe was the optimum solution for producing a range of bearings required in a total quantity of some 50,000 units a year. The ensuing market investigation, which saw the project team comparing the price/performance capability of a number of leading machines, concluded that the Maier ML 32 B ProLine CNC sliding-head lathe from Star-rag Heckert UK Ltd, Brackley (Tel: 01280 705482), provided the ideal solution to Scot Bennett's particular requirements.