ANCA’s ToolRoom RN34 Software Eases Tool Balancing

Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami Machine Tools, showcases the Tsugami BW129Z in booth 5263 at Eastec 2023.

The BW129Z Swiss-type independent-gang slide lathe is a chucker-convertible, high-performance machine tool with a FANUC 31i-B control.

The BW129Z uses its three-path control system and dual independent-gang slides to reduce cycle time and produce complex parts quickly. Multiple driven tools on the main and sub ANKT Indexable Insert spindle, combined with front and rear sliding tool posts, are designed to enable multiple simultaneous and/or overlapping Swiss turning operations.

According to the company, cycle times are dramatically reduced by simultaneous rough and finish OD turning (pinch or balanced turning). With Tsugami’s cross-rotary tools on the same centerline, pinch milling or drilling Carbide Drill Insert is also available. The front and rear tool posts also enable users to have three tools in the cut to perform overlapping machining, independent back side machining, simultaneous end-milling and balanced turning.

The BW129Z comes standard with nine linear cutting axes (X1, Y1, Z1, X2, Y2, Z2, X3, Y3 and Z3), as well as with Tsugami’s Abile Programming Software.

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.cuttinginsert.com/product/snmx-insert/