CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing technology and refers to the process of removing material from a (typically) cylindrical stock piece of material — CNC turning machines are capable of producing a variety of shapes and sizes with great accuracy.

Compound machining of cylindrical parts

Turning and milling combined processing of cylindrical parts

In order to meet the different machining needs of customers, Methods Machine Tool Company provides two models of Nakamura Tome machines equipped with B-axis. The STW-40 machine tool with a standard 40-station automatic tool changer is designed to process large and heavy parts. Such as: castings and forgings, and can process workpieces up to 17 inches in diameter. However, in response to customer needs, Methods Machine Tool Company can now provide a smaller model of B-axis machine tools, namely NTJ (B-axis turret).

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