CNC machines are the ideal tools when you need to produce large quantities of mechanical parts in the shortest possible time. Their key feature is a control system managed by an electronic device built into the machine (software, in simple terms) that numerically controls the machine’s operations and applies them to every part to be produced.
The sliding headstock lathe
Among the most widely used CNC machines is the sliding headstock lathe (also called a Swiss-type lathe): a highly precise and efficient machine that can work at a very fast pace even on very small mechanical parts.
The sliding headstock lathe is a CNC lathe optimised for very high-productivity machining, including large batches of precision components, which can easily reach 40 mm in diameter. It belongs to the family of machines used in precision engineering and is especially valuable for companies that have large production volumes to deliver in the shortest possible time.
Compact and precise
This type of CNC lathe is quite compact, so the space for changing tools is limited, which slightly lengthens the time needed for each setup. Apart from that, CNC machines like this are the ideal solution for anyone working in precision engineering who wants to save time and effort.