One hit is all it takes

摘要

The advent of CNC and pressure to cut costs have prompted many parts businesses to adopt 'one hit' or 'single setup' turning practices for components that traditionally would have been made with a range of machines. In a high-volume, low-margin business, the time and manpower required to perform second operations can make a part too costly. Multi-axis turning centres are capable not only of turning but drilling cross holes, tapping and slot milling. For small parts, machine suppliers such as Tornos Bechler, Traub, Citizen and Star all offer multi-axis capability.