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17.11.2017
A - Machines
SWISS DT 13: even more flexibility
The rapid and efficient machine excels in the connector industry as well as in any type of application in the micro-mechanics and watchmaking industries.
To even enhance the machine capacity, Tornos decided to add another modular position to this platform.
From now on, the Swiss DT 13 machine will be equipped with a modular machining position that enables the installation of special tooling units.
Electronics industry : terrific cycle times !
With its very short cycle times and its affordable price, the extremely fast Swiss DT 13 has inspired customers from the electronics industry ; especially those who use it for the production of small connectors.
Every tool is located close to the material and the machine’s L-type kinematic system guarantees extremely short tool change times.
This aspect is vital for this kind of market as in the electronics markets, the pressure on the unit price is very high
indeed. To compensate for the steadily declining prices, a machine like the Swiss DT 13 is the partner of choice. This is credit to its high reliability, rigidity and performance.
The machine enables an excellent part quality while guaranteeing attractive cycle times at reasonable investment cost. And to even round off the capabilities of the machine for the electronics market, the optional new modular position of Swiss DT 13 can be equipped with a thread milling unit that can be used as a polygon cutter.
This unit is moved to a position below the two spindles for driven tools where the slotting spindle is usually located.
Swiss DT 13 : a great many of possibilities…
The machine can also be equipped with high-frequency spindles that can be mounted on the angle tool post to enable both main and back machining or even on the spindle block for back machining operations. Furthermore, a gear hobbing unit can be installed at the modular position.
For a long time now, this unit, that can be used for SwissNano and EvoDeco machines has proven its merits in the industry and has played its part in the recent success of the Tornos brand in the watchmaking industry.
The gear hobbing unit is positioned at the guide bush and thus enables gears to be cut in main operation.
The oil/air lubrication unit is positioned in the spindle zone and the various units are now perfectly integrated in the
machine.
… always with high flexibility
Thanks to these features, the machine can be adapted to the specific workpiece requirements and therefore boasts a flexibility that is unique in this machine range.
In its class, the Swiss DT 13 is facing a whole range of competitors. None of them can offer this level of power and flexibility.
The Swiss DT 13 is one of a very select few machines that offers an optional modular position as well as the ability to be converted for the operation without guide bush.
This conversion can be achieved in record time. The system for guide bush-less operation of the Swiss DT 13 is based on the same principle as the machine types Swiss DT 26, Swiss GT 13, Swiss GT 26 or even Swiss GT 32.
At the moment, this is the only system that allows machine conversion without disconnecting the guide bush.
Each of these machines has a special ‘parking’ position for the guide bush.
Thanks to the TMI interface (for Tornos Machine Interface) on the Fanuc CNC unit, it is very easy to change the
operation over to processing without the guide bush.
By simply ticking a checkbox, the machine changes to
guide bush-less configuration and the spindle moves
to the correct position. The conversion takes less than
15 minutes as can be seen in the following video :
Watchmaking and micromechanics : new markets for Swiss DT 13
Micromechanics and in particular watchmaking are markets that are constantly looking for high-performance
machining solutions.
Due to its high flexibility, the Swiss DT 13 is a most interesting solution for these markets.
Upon request, the machine can now be equipped with an optional tool holder plate that can accommodate up to 12 turning tools with an 8x8 section.
As for the other Tornos machines, this option perfectly fits the modular concept as the optional tool holder plate can be reverted to the standard plate for 12x12 turning tools at any time.
The new modular position can be equipped with the thread milling unit e.g. for screw production.
For back machining, it is possible to mount a slotting unit that can be inclined at an angle between 0° and 90° if needed.
Your Tornos team will be glad to provide you with further information on Swiss DT 13.
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