With C and Y axes plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has X, Y, Z axes travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B axis (right-hand spindle).

The comprehensive range of turning machines offered exclusively in the UK by Ward CNC of Sheffield includes a series of high-specification yet cost-competitive Takisawa Taiwan lathes with functionality and specifications that illustrate how the machines offer 'Japanese quality at Taiwanese prices'. Takisawa Taiwan machines utilise a special one-piece, thermally balanced bed that promotes powerful and stable operation, coupled with four-track super rigid precision linear guideways and high-speed servo turrets. Fanuc 18i or 21iT CNC feature as standard, incorporating the user-friendly Manual Guide i programming functionality.

With C and Y axes plus 12 driven tools, the Takisawa Taiwan EX-910 twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has X, Y, Z axes travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B axis (right-hand spindle).

It features full C axis capability on both spindles, and accommodates bar capacities of 75mm and 52mm (left- and right-hand spindles, respectively) to complement maximum turning diameter and length capabilities of 340mm and 660mm.

Both left- and right-hand spindles incorporate oil-cooled Fanuc built-in motor providing exceptional performance for turning and C-axis operations.

Swing over the bed is 680mm, chuck size is 255mm on both spindles, and spindle speeds are up to 3,500 rev/min from the 22/18.5kW motors on both spindles.

Driven tool speed is 4000 rev/min from a 5.5kW motor.

Rapid traverse rates are 24m/min.

As standard, the machine is supplied with auto tool setting arm, parts catcher and swarf conveyor.

Bar feed systems and collet chucks are options.

With a swing over the bed of 400mm, the Takisawa Taiwan EX-108 has a crosslide travel of 320mm and a between centres distance of 645mm.

Standard turning diameter is 216mm, and with a 203mm chuck the machine has a maximum turning diameter and length of 320mm and 530mm, respectively.

Bar capacity is 52mm and spindle speeds range from 60-4,000 rev/min (7.5/11kW) for the 12-tool turret machine.

Auto tool setting arm, parts catcher, swarf conveyor and programmable quill tailstock are standard; collet chucks and bar feed systems are options.

With C-axis and 12 driven tools, the Taiwan Takisawa EX-310 three-axis slant bed CNC lathe offers users a level of single set-up turn/mill/drill capability that is unparalleled on a cost-to-performance basis.

Swing over the bed is 495mm, between centres distance is 845mm and the maximum turning diameter and length is 350mm and 710mm, respectively.

The 75mm bar capacity machine has rapids of 20/24m/min and a spindle speed up to 3,500 rev/min from the Fanuc 15/22kW oil-cooled built-in motor providing exceptional performance for turning and C axis operations.

Driven tools speeds are 40-4,000 rev/min.

Auto tool setting arm, parts catcher and swarf conveyor are standard, and the use of the optional auto toolsetter, bar feed and robot interface systems can significantly enhance the machine's capability for the unmanned production of complex parts.

Fanuc 21iT CNC incorporating the user-friendly Manual Guide i programming functionality is standard.

The heavy-duty Takisawa Taiwan EX-122 CNC lathe is of cast iron slant bed construction combined with extra heavy duty linear guideway technology.

The long bed EX-122 universal has maximum turning lengths and diameters of 1650mm and 610mm, respectively, coupled with a 22/26kW motor producing spindle speeds from 12 to 1,200 rev/min.

(The EX-122/H variant also available offers a 30/37kW main motor, which coupled with the standard two-range geared headstock offers excellent power and torque capabilities.) The EX-122 has a swing over the bed of 910mm and 560mm over the crosslide, as well as X and Z axes strokes of 330mm and 1650mm, respectively, and a 200mm spindle bore.

Rapid traverse rates are up to 24m/min and the Fanuc 21iT CNC complements the 10-station tool turret to offer users a multitude of machining alternatives on a machine that is fitted with a 533mm (21in) three-jaw hydraulic chuck as standard.

Fanuc 21iT CNC incorporating the user-friendly Manual Guide i programming functionality, auto tool setting arm, bar feed interface and swarf conveyor are all supplied as standard; bar feed systems and steady rests are optional extras.