Kaast Machine Tools’ A-Turn SYMCNC Dual-Spindle Lathe offers a one-piece 30° slant-bed structural design. It is now available in four different swing lengths, including 22.5″, 24″, 26.75″ (new for 2022) or 36″, paired with any combination of three choices: S (Sub-spindle), Y (Y-axis) and M (live tooling).
The S model offers a sub-spindle, reportedly enabling the machine to process material almost continuously, running at 6,000 rpm, 7.5 kW (10 hp). With the 2022 updates to the A-Turn S, Kaast has added the option to increase the sub-spindle chuck diameter to 8″ matched with 5,000 rpm. The footprints of these turning centers have also increased slightly, as the X-Axis travel has been increased due to customer demand.
The Y models feature Y-axis travel of ±50mm (±2″), increased from the previous Y-axis travel of ±40 mm (±1.57″). Adding the Y-axis enables complex turning and milling operations.
Original article from Modern Machine Shop
