Posts by KSI Swiss
The Swiss Lathe – A More Rigid Approach
What is a Swiss Lathe? A Swiss lathe is a machine where the collet or holding mechanism is hidden beneath the guide bushing. Swiss automatic lathes, Swiss screw machines, and Swiss turning centers are all names for Swiss lathes. The holding mechanism or collet that holds a bar stock on the Swiss machine differs from…
Read MoreWhat is a Swiss Style Lathe?
A Swiss Lathe is a type of lathe whereby the holding mechanism or collet is recessed behind the guide bushing. The Swiss lathes are also commonly known as Swiss screw machines, Swiss automatic lathes, or Swiss turning centers. The Swiss lathe differs from the traditional lathes in the way that the holding mechanism or collet…
Read MoreTCM Series of CNC Swiss includes New Technologies with Fanuc Oi-TF Control
Burnsville, MN. June 23, 2017 — KSI Swiss announces some new technologies from Fanuc Oi-TF Dual Path CNC Control that improves over all efficiencies and long-term uptime. Fanuc Control Engineers now have specification of 52.3 years of Meantime Between Failures. TCM Series of CNC Swiss Lathes offers as standard the complete Fanuc package (Control, Drives…
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