Tornos currently offers a full range of MultiSwiss solutions for producing parts measuring 4 to 32 mm in diameter The two new variants – the MultiSwiss 8×26 and the MultiSwiss 6×32 – have been designed based on the philosophy and the technology which proved so successful on the MultiSwiss 6×14 and MultiSwiss 6×16 machines. The machines feature mobile spindles with Z axes, barrel indexing using torque motor technology, and a container housing all the peripherals required for machine operation. The footprint of the machines has been optimised. These machines mark a departure from conventional multi-spindle machines, providing the link between multi-spindle and single-spindle turning machines. The machines’ on-board technology means they can deliver cycle times equal to those of cam-operated multi-spindle turning machines. The MultiSwiss 6×16 succeeded the MultiSwiss 6×14 and customers were quickly won over by its technology and features. Offering many advantages, this easy-to-use machine has the same footprint as an automatic turning machine with sliding headstock, but is 5 times more productive, producing high-quality parts with excellent levels of precision and impeccable finishes. These benefits have not gone unnoticed and some 200 MultiSwiss 6×14 and MultiSwiss 6×16 machines have already been sold. The MultiSwiss 6×32 shares the same base as the MultiSwiss 8×26 machine. It is equipped with six independent spindles with hydrostatic bushing and can turn bars up to 32 mm in diameter. To achieve excellent machining conditions at these diameters, the 11-Kw motor has an increased torque of 19 Nm. The maximum spindle speed is 6000 rpm and the maximum part length is 65 mm. As an option, the machine can also be equipped with three Y axes. MultiSwiss
