Optimized Efficiency for Large Swiss Lathes
January 1, 2025
Edge Technologies offers the FMB Turbo RS 4-45. Newly designed from the ground up, the FMB Turbo RS 4-45 meets the needs of Swiss sliding headstock lathes with diameter capacities up to 42 mm.
The Turbo RS 4-45 required FMB to develop their largest extruded machine base yet. This rigid foundation is the key starting point for a feeder that features RS technology as standard. The patented Revolutionary Sliding (RS) design offers higher performance for Swiss lathe, especially those with longer Z-axis strokes, demanding applications such as nonguide bushing mode, challenging materials and profiled stock. The integrated and oiled sliding guide module and moving steady rest provide bar pusher and stock support in the transition zone between the bar feeder and lathe spindle. FMB's RS technology eliminates the need for telescopic noses, extended pushers and Z-axis axial track, all of which minimize the gap between the bar feeder and lathe. The result is reduced vibration, a boost to maximum RPM, better surface finishes and an ability to hold tighter tolerances.
The Turbo RS 4-45 is available with an Auto Adjust capability. Auto Adjust magazine bar feeders are engineered for optimizing CNC turning centers that specialize in short-run work with frequent changeovers over a wide diameter range. The Auto Adjust matches the maximum sized bar pusher to a CNC lathe draw tube or the maximum sized stock. The bar feeder does the rest with a series of aperture-like geared mechanisms that automatically adjust to and support the rotating stock. Change two parameters in the controller, change the bar pusher collet and it is ready to run a different diameter. There is no need to change a spindle liner.
For more information contact:
Edge Technologies
15703 Westport Commerce Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63146
314-692-8388
edgesales@edgetechnologies.com
www.edgetechnologies.com
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