Machine Bed -
The one-piece heavy-duty machine bed and base casting is made of a high-density Meehanite processed cast iron structure that is heavily ribbed to increase lateral stiffness and maximize stress absorption during the cutting process. The torque-tube casting is perfectly symmetrical to ensure that no twisting occurs in the bed during heavy cutting or as a result of thermal migration. The heavy-duty one-piece cast machine bed weighs 3150 pounds and is designed to give superb vibration control, and provide the high rigidity required for superior surface finish and increased tool life. The assembled machine weighs 3,980 pounds making it the heaviest machine in its class with exceptional dampening characteristics and superb cutting performance.

Machine Axis -
The CYCLONE GT features two separate axis that are not stacked one-upon-another, like most other CNC lathes where the X-axis rides on top of the Z-axis. The X-axis is the cross motion axis of the tool table. The Z-axis is the longitudinal headstock axis. This unique separate axis configuration provides a tremendous improvement in machine accuracy, rigidity, tool life, surface finish, as well as metal removal capability. An optional high-performance full contouring C-Axis is available.

Machine Ways -
Both the X and Z axis utilize heavy-duty THK linear-ways made in Japan to ensure sustained high accuracy machining results. The fast rapid traverse rates reduce non-cutting time and the low stick/slip characteristics of the THK linear way design ensure superior complex workpiece shape definition due to the axes ability to follow the control contour commands more precisely.

The CYCLONE GT-25/32 lathe is manufactured in our fully certified ISO 9000 production facility in Taiwan using Japanese motors, bearings, ballscrews and linear guideways.

Ballscrews -
Premium quality oversized 25mm-diameter double-nut NSK ballscrews are utilized to ensure high- accuracy and a long service life. The ballscrew nuts are preloaded and forced lubricated and are laser aligned during machine assembly. The ballscrew rotational torque is checked over the entire travel length to ensure there is no binding in the finished assembly to minimize any wear or thermal migration that would adversely affect machine accuracy or long-term reliability.

Brushless Axis Motors -
The axis motors are high-performance Mitsubishi MEL-PRO Brushless AC servo motors that provide for less wear and are totally enclosed to ensure no dust or coolant damage the motor for increased reliability. This Brushless AC motor design improves productivity by accepting higher voltages and increased current for faster acceleration and deceleration. All Mitsubishi MEL-PRO motor amplifiers are contained in a separate electrical enclosure that has its own heat exchanger to maintain the appropriate operating temperature for sustained use in high production applications.

Machine Spindle -
The machine spindle is supported in two matched-sets of high quality NSK Class-7 (P4) angular contact bearings, which are lubricated for life. The spindle is dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration for better surface finish and workpiece accuracy. This extra attention to detail in assembly produces a spindle that generates less heat and maintains a longer operational service life. Every spindle is put through a 72-hour test run prior to assembly that records any thermal gradients or spindle vibration. This process ensures many years of trouble-free production usage. The spindle is driven by a multi-ribbed offset drive belt to enhance the cutting torque power range for more efficient metal removal over a wide range of spindle speeds.

Spindle Motor -
The spindle is driven by a highly reliable Mitsubishi MEL-PRO series motor designed specifically for heavy-duty machine tool applications. The motor is balanced within 5-microns to provide state-of-the-art surface finishes. The motor is designed with less rotor inertia that standard induction motors and features a large diameter output shaft and heavy-duty radial load bearings for a long service life. This means faster acceleration/deceleration rates and reduced cycle time for increased productivity. The Mitsubishi MEL-PRO series motor is matched to a Mitsubishi MEL-PRO servo amplifier module which maintains a variable current to the motor ensuring high reliability and accuracy in angular positioning for superior thread start positioning, engraving, and other live tool machining applications where accurate angularity is required. The motor amplifier is mounted in a heat exchanger enclosure to ensure that temperature regulation is maintained for long-term production reliability.

Automatic Lubrication System –
The automatic lubrication system operates on a timed interval and monitors low oil level, low pressure, and tests the system for any broken lube line. Any lube alarm will stop the machine at the end of the current cycle if a fault condition occurs. The lube system is housed in a recess in the casting to ensure that it cannot be damaged by any passing shear hazard. A meter valve regulates oil flow, which is pumped at timed intervals through nylon tubes to the ways and ballscrews.

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