April 1-3, 2025: SW North America’s Twin-Spindle Horizontal CNC Machining Center to Produce Tibia Spacers for Total Knee Prosthetics in Demo at PMTS 2025

SW North America, a supplier of horizontal multi- and single-spindle CNC machining centers, automation  and complete system solutions, announced that its machine and automation capabilities will be on display at the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH, 44113, on April 1-3, 2025.

Manufacturers seeking high-production, high-precision machining can witness a live demonstration of SW North America’s BA 322i, a twin-spindle horizontal CNC machining center designed as a fully independent manufacturing cell. Equipped with an internal FANUC LRmate 200id 7L robot and an integrated workpiece storage unit, the BA 322i can run an entire shift with minimal human interaction.

The live machining demonstration will include the following:

            ·The BA 322i will produce a Tibia Spacer, a critical component in total knee prosthetics. While the live demonstration will use ABS plastic, real-world applications typically utilize PEEK, a biocompatible thermoplastic polymer that mimics the density of bone;

            ·The machining process includes a fully automated workflow, with raw stock loaded into the storage elevator, automated OP10 and OP20 processing and finished parts efficiently cycled back into storage—all without manual intervention beyond loading and unloading;

            ·This precision-driven, high-efficiency process highlights SW’s ability to enhance manufacturing capabilities for medical, automotive, aerospace and other industries.

“At SW North America, we are committed to redefining what’s possible in precision machining through automation and innovation," said Andrew Rowley, General Sales Manager, SW North America. "The BA 322i demonstrates how manufacturers can achieve higher productivity with less floor space and minimal manual intervention. PMTS 2025 is an opportunity for industry leaders to see firsthand how our smart manufacturing solutions can drive the right efficiency and quality that they need in today’s production environments.”

Attendees are invited to join the SW North America happy hour on the show floor on April 1 - 2 from 4-5 PM CST, booth number 5059. 

For more information contact:

SW North America

sw-machines.com/us/

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