Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
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As seen at PMTS 2023, Star CNC Machine Tool Corp. introduces the SD-26 type S sliding headstock machine offering the advantage of having two programmable B-axis units. It also has the capacity for two individual thread whirling units in a B-axis design as well an eight-position live-tool unit in another B-axis unit. Watch it in action machining a mock orthopedic screw whirling different threads.
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