A low cost, 'entry level' 15kW main spindle turning machine has been designed on the basis of machining a wide range of components within the smallest possible amount of space.

The new low cost, entry level, XYZ Mini Turn 190 turning centre has been designed on the basis of machining a wide range of components within the smallest possible amount of space. Although it is the smallest model in XYZ Machine Tools' range of turning centres, the 15kW, 4000 rev/min XYZ Mini Turn 190 is capable of a 200mm maximum turned diameter and has a maximum swing of 400mm. It also features a 56mm spindle bore, with a 42mm drawtube capacity, to accommodate oversize bar.

Axis travels are 155mm (X) and 510mm (Z), with rapid traverse rates of 12 and 14m/min, respectively.

Distance between centres is 500mm and the XYZ Mini Turn 190 is equipped with an 8-station turret that holds 40mm diameter boring bars and turning tools with a 20mm by 20mm shank.

Occupying a space-saving 2700mm (W) by 1670mm (D) by 1800mm (H), the XYZ Mini Turn 190 is equipped as standard with a 200mm three-jaw hydraulic chuck, flood coolant and Siemens 810D conversational Shopturn CNC.

Rigidity and vibration absorption is guaranteed by the Meehanite cast iron construction, with the machine weighing in at 4200kg, and auto lubricated hardened and ground slideways ensure smooth axes travel, minimum wear and a high quality surface finish for the machined component.

Offering a host of canned cycles, the Siemens 810D Shopturn control makes shopfloor programming fast and simple, involving the minimum of keystrokes and the maximum reassurance to the less experienced operator.