Toolmex Lathes announced today that they will be showcasing their new TUR1550MN/CNC 4-Axis turning center at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) which runs from September 8th through the 13th at McCormick Place in Chicago. This high precision, European Haco-FAT built multi-tasking turning center is the newest and larger lathes in Toolmex’s arsenal.
The TUR1550MN, with its 61” swing over bed, 43.3” swing over saddle and available from 78”-707” between centers, has the capacity to handle the biggest jobs it encounters. This IMTS lathe will feature the 4-Axis version: X, Z, C with live tooling and Y axis vertical for larger keyways or milling large flats on outside diameter. With a massive, extra stable 40”/43” wide bed in addition to its large spindle bores options (5.5”-24”), the TUR1550MN is built for heavy workloads up to 33,000 lbs. with option to 50,000 lbs. Aside from the large capacity, the TUR1550MN boasts a nearly endless list of options available, making Toolmex TUR lathes an attractive choice for any modern machine shop. Semi-custom built to each customer needs , TUR1550MN can be fitted with either Siemens or Fanuc control systems, manual or power chucks, manual to 4-8 station turrets, hydraulic tailstock, deep boring attachments, manual or hydraulic steadies, indexing to full C axis, Y axes or grinding head making it suitable for more industries including: power generation, oil and gas, steel, printing, etc.
“We are excited at the opportunity to showcase our newest lathe, especially at a show with the magnitude of IMTS,” said a Toolmex Lathes spokesperson. “The modular construction of the TUR-1550MN, with 2-way or 4-way bed options along with the standard to extra HD designs permits specific customer needs be addressed in the areas of HP, cutting torque, turrets, load capacity, multi-tasking functions, work holding, tooling, maintenance and software programming.” TUR-MN expanded lathe line covers: 10”-118” chucks, parts lengths 78”-1,000”, loads to 100 tons between centers, main drives 20-300 HP, 2-5 Axis in flat or slant beds executions.
Toolmex Lathes offers a strong customer support program, with engineers available to assist customers with all needs related to their products. With a platform like IMTS, Toolmex is eager to showcase the larger end of its product line with the new TUR1550MN, and demonstrate why with the strict European DIN standards, Toolmex TUR lathes higher accuracy, yet heavier duty design makes large complicated parts production considerable simpler, faster and at a lower cost. To see this impressive turning solution with your own eyes, and discuss possibilities for your operation, IMTS attendees should plan on visiting Toolmex Lathes in the McCormick Place South Hall at Booth S-9449 this September.