New Lagun Liberty Touch Turn Lathe Introduces Precision with
Simplicity.
Now
machinists can perform normal manual operations with easy-to-use
electronic handwheels and with no CNC experience, can achieve
complex machining using an intuitive touch screen system.
The
Lagun Liberty TOUCH-TURN lathes maintain the flexibility and
ease of use of a conventional lathe while at the same time
increase productivity and precision by using the power of
CNC technology to enhance accuracy and reduce work time.
TOUCH-TURN lathes can be operated manually like any conventional
lathe or through semi-automatic cycles via Fanuc touch screen
graphic guidance control.
Lathe
sizes range from 13 x 40 to 26 x 200”. Up to 40 different
operations can be saved and executed upon demand. There is
also capacity for 15 calibrated tools to increase versatility.
Accessories and features normal to manual lathes such as Taper
Attachment, Tracers, & threading gearbox, are no longer
required. Superior finishes are produced through a unique
double belt drive system to the Fanuc variable speed main
drive and a 3-bearing spindle employing precision angular
contact ball bearings allowing high spindle speeds. The control
incorporates an RS-232 port for communicating with a remote
PC or allowing the download of CAD-CAM or existing programs
to the TOUCH-TURN control for execution.
Various
cycles for OD and ID turning, facing, threading, and grooving
that require interpolation of 2 axes are displayed on the
touch screen in the form of icons. No CNC training or knowledge
of g-codes is required. Merely touching an icon on the screen
will select the cycle desired. In addition, the screen can
display operating data including axis position, feed rate,
spindle speed, tool selection, and more. In
Manual mode the screen functions as a 2-axis digital readout
system.
Joseph
Bezic, President of Republic-Lagun comments, “The Lagun
Liberty TOUCH-TURN lathes represent the fusing of high quality
conventional turning with the ability to turn complex parts
simply by touching a screen with your finger. Sophisticated
parts that in the past required the need for a highly skilled
operator can now be done readily by those with no previous
CNC experience.” Mr. Bezic also points out that TOUCH-TURN
lathes are priced about the same as a similar size conventional
lathe equipped with optional accessories required to accomplish
the same functions.
For sales & product information< |
|
