The MS40P has six fluid-cooled, variable hollow-shaft motors that drive bar stock up to 40 mm, independent of each other. The machine concept is based on the added “A” side (drum side) and an opposite ...

We see a lot of CNC Machines here on Hackaday but not too many of them are lathe-based. [Jim] sent us an email letting us know his dissatisfaction regarding the lack of CNC Lathes and included a link ...

When machining metal, it is important to know how fast the cutting tool is traveling in relation to the surface of the part being machined. This amount is called the ‘Surface Speed’. There are Surface ...

This cam-driven eight-spindle automatic lathe with 32 or 42 mm bar capacity. The rigid, European-built ZPS machine is designed for continuous or series production of precision turned parts. Solid base ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

Integrating pallet changers on the shop floor can have significant impact on part quality, service, price and on-time delivery.

When turning wood on a lathe, each workpiece is mounted between the headstock (top) and the tailstock (bottom) with pointed attachments called centers. A drive center (aka a spur center) is a sharp, ...

The QTE-200 MSY CNC Turning Center from Mazak was built for speed, precision, and reliability, the company says. The ...