Ganesh Machinery of Chatsworth, CA will give away a Ganesh Cyclone 32-GT 3-axis,1-1/4" bar diameter CNC lathe to the winner who best answers the question “How would adding a Cyclone-32GT better equip your shop or business to compete in the future?”
Manufacturers looking for “affordable cost reduction” for bar machine work should look at the 32mm (1-1/4") Ganesh Cyclone gang-tooled CNC lathe. The 4,000 lb Cyclone features heavily ribbed cast-iron construction to dampen cutting vibration for enhanced productivity, superior surface finish and improved tool life. The Mitsubishi spindle motor drives the 6,000rpm hydraulically actuated A2-4 spindle can mount various B&S, Traub and Hardinge collets, including the popular 5C size, as well a 5" hydraulic chuck. The powerful and easy to use PC based control is full functioned and features a graphic display of the programmed tool path and RS-232 and Ethernet connections as well as a Compact Flash card port.
Everything necessary to make parts is included with the machine; just add cutting tools and you are in production. Toolholders to mount 8-tools, parts catcher, collet chuck, rigid tapping, coolant system, machine condition display lamp, worklight, and a MPG program prove-out handwheel are all included. A C-axis is even standard with the machine for drilling and milling in the cross and axial plane with the optional servo driven live tools. Polygon turning, 8-station tool turret, 5", 3-jaw hydraulic chuck, and chip conveyor are all available to meet your goals for an efficient and productive machining experience.
Those looking for an accurate, versatile high-performance CNC bar machine will definitely find the Ganesh Cyclone-32 GT worth checking out. To enter the free Cyclone-32GT machine contest, go to www.ganeshmachinery.com.