A tool-making company in the US has proudly announced the investment in a third CNC lathe as a means of enhancing productivity in its facility.

Schenke Tool Company revealed that a new Haas SL-20 CNC turning centre has been brought in to increase its capacity to produce complex orders for clients around the world.

The SL-20 has the capacity to turn 10.3 inches in diameter and 20 inches in length, with an additional eight-inch chuck and a through bar capacity of two inches in diameter.

A high speed spindle - another major feature of many Haas CNC lathes - is also included and is able to produce precision parts at “very cost-effective prices”.

Schenke hopes the new system will expand on its 60-year history in the precision parts industry.

Other services provided by the company include CNC milling, abrasive water jet cutting and robotic welding, with quality control systems giving the buyer “complete customer satisfaction”.

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