For the manufacture of turned parts up to 7mm diameter, an easy to operate CNC turning centre precisely machines small components to a guaranteed precision of +/-2 micron.

At the UK’s MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition, Tornos will be giving the Micro 7 its UK exhibition debut.

The new Micro 7 guarantees precision of +/-2 micron whilst demonstrating excellent flexibility, productivity and operator simplicity, said Tornos.

Designed for the manufacture of turned parts up to 7mm diameter, the Micro 7 is ideally suited to the precise small component and electronics sectors.

With a maximum workpiece length of 60mm and a spindle and counter spindle speed of 20,000 rev/min, Tornos is offering a highly productive machine proven to outperform the cam-type machines that have dominated this small component sector.

Tornos told manufacturingtalk.com that to enhance processing times the Micro 7 combines its high speed spindles with simultaneous machining in front and back operation modes.

* Flexibility - with flexibility instilled in every aspect of the Micro 7, this remarkable machine can hold up to 20 tools on a 5 + 2 axes configuration (with C-axis), explained Tornos.

The Micro 7 can work with a wide range of tool holders and equipment suited to the exacting needs of every user.

Meeting the productivity, accuracy and flexibility demands of the modern machine shop, the tools on the Micro 7 work independently for flexible manufacture.

* Programming choice - for ease of use and customer simplicity, Tornos is launching this machine with the option of the renowned Tornos TB-Deco programming system or the industry standard ISO system driven by a Fanuc Series 32i control.

All these elements are built upon a strong and rigid construction that delivers the productivity and accuracy benefits associated with the Tornos family of turning centres.

For further information on the Tornos Micro 7 that will be available from the second quarter of 2008 or any alternate turning centres in the Tornos range, please come and visit us at MACH 2008, said Tornos.

* Tornos Technologies at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham.

UK, April 21-25, Hall 5, Stand 5575.

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