
Twin Spindle Automated CNC Lathe
The Twin Spindle Automated CNC Lathe is engineered for complex turned components requiring machining on both ends within a single, continuous process.
By integrating a main spindle and a sub-spindle, the machine performs first-stage operations on the main spindle, then automatically transfers the workpiece to the sub-spindle for back-side machining. This seamless handoff eliminates secondary setups, reduces manual re-clamping, and prevents alignment errors.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Standard Configuration Range |
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Machine Type |
Twin Spindle Automated CNC Lathe |
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Max Turning Diameter / Length |
Ø250 mm – Ø400 mm / 300 mm – 600 mm |
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Main Spindle Speed / Power |
4,000 – 6,000 RPM / 11 kW – 15 kW |
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Sub-Spindle Speed / Power |
4,000 – 6,000 RPM / 7.5 kW – 11 kW |
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Bar Capacity / Spindle Bore |
Ø45 mm – Ø65 mm |
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Workholding Types |
Hydraulic Chuck / Pneumatic Chuck / Collet System |
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Turret Capacity / Live Tooling |
12-Station Servo Turret / BMT or VDI Live Tools |
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Y-Axis / Travel (X/Z) |
Standard/Optional |
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Automation Integration |
Bar Feeder / Gantry Loader / Robotic Loader / Parts Catcher |
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Chip Removal System |
Automatic Chain-type Chip Conveyor |
Common Industry Applications
Automotive: Shafts, hubs, bushings, sleeves, couplings, and transmission components.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Valve bodies, fittings, sleeves, pins, and fluid connectors.
Industrial Machinery: Flanges, couplings, precision pins, and custom stepped shafts.
Fluid Control: Precision cylindrical valve bodies, connectors, and threaded fittings.
Spindle, Chuck, Turret and Tooling Configuration
Main & Sub-Spindle System: Engineered for high thermal stability and synchronized speed control during dynamic workpiece transfer.
Workholding Options: Available with hydraulic or pneumatic chucks, collet chucks, soft/hard jaws, or custom-engineered fixtures to match delicate or heavy-duty gripping requirements.
Index Turret & Live Tooling: High-speed indexing turrets accommodate turning tools, boring bars, and live tooling (cross-drilling, end-face milling, tapping, and slotting) to perform complete secondary operations on one machine.
How the Main Spindle and Sub-Spindle Work
Workpiece Loading: Raw bar stock or individual blanks are loaded into the main spindle via an automated bar feeder, gantry loader, or articulated robot.
Main Spindle Machining: Performs front-end operations, including facing, outer diameter turning, inner diameter boring, drilling, grooving, and threading.
Sub-Spindle Takeover: The sub-spindle synchronizes with the main spindle, advances into position, grips the workpiece securely, and completes the automated handoff.
Opposite-Side Machining: The sub-spindle presents the unmachined end to the tool turret for back-side facing, secondary OD/ID turning, grooving, threading, and finishing.
Part Unloading: The finished component is removed automatically via a parts catcher or robotic end-effector onto an outgoing conveyor.
Single Spindle vs. Twin Spindle CNC Lathe
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Process Requirement |
Single Spindle CNC Lathe |
Twin Spindle Automated CNC Lathe |
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Two-Sided Machining |
Requires manual setup / 2nd machine |
Fully automated in one cycle |
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Concentricity Control |
Operator dependent |
Consistently tight (±0.008 mm) |
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Manual Re-clamping |
Required between operations |
Eliminated via automatic transfer |
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Production Efficiency |
Standard turnaround |
Up to 40% faster cycle time |
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Automation Integration |
Standard options |
Full turnkey lights-out integration |
Machine Configuration and Customization
We offer flexible tailoring to integrate seamless machinery into your existing workshop floor:
Spindle & Power Options: Custom spindle bores and torque curves based on material removal rates.
Turret Configurations: Static-only, live tooling, or twin turrets for simultaneous cutting.
CNC Control Systems: Pre-configured to standard shop interfaces (FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Syntec).
Automation Systems: Tailored interface protocols for robotic automation, probing systems, and tool breakage detectors.
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