Cyclone 25/32 GTS Inside

The GANESH CYCLONE-25/32 GTS is a 4-axis 1.0” (26mm) (1.25” – 32mm optional) bar diameter twin spindle CNC turning center with linear tools. The CYCLONE-25/32 GTS configuration also allows for shorter cycle-times because the Counter Spindle can work simultaneously with the Main Spindle. The CYCLONE-25/32 GTS does not require the use of ground barstock or a guide bushing like the Swiss-style machines must use, which represents an additional costs savings when using this machine design. The Cyclone-25/32 GTS has built in spindles on the main and the sub allowing extremely fast acceleration and deceleration times.

The GANESH CYCLONE-25/32 GTS lathe features dual gang slides, allowing you flexibility in placing tools unlike other machines. Both the main gang slide and the sub gang slide work independently, allowing you to shorten cycle times and the front and the back of a part can be done together.

Machine Bed
The one-piece 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 turning 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 low center of gravity cast bed weighs nearly 5,500 pounds and the design gives superb vibration control, which provides for superior surface finish and increased tool life.  The assembled machine weighs over 7,200 pounds making it the heaviest machine in its class.

Machine Ways
All four linear axis; X,  Z, X2 & Z2 utilize heavy-duty THK Linear Ways linear ways made in Japan to ensure sustained high accuracy machining results.  The faster rapid traverse rates reduce non-cutting time and the low stick/slip characteristics of the THK liner way design ensure superior complex workpiece shape definition because the axes follow the control contour commands more closely.

Ball screws & Bearings
Premium quality double-nut ballscrews and guideways are utilized to ensure high accuracy and 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, to minimize wear and thermal migration that would affect machine accuracy.

Machine Spindle
The machine spindles are supported in two matched-sets of high quality NSK Class-7 (P4) bearings, which are lubricated for life.  The spindles are dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration for better surface finish and workpiece accuracy.  This extra attention to detail in assembly produces a spindle with higher concentricity 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 use.  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 wider range of spindle speeds.

Rigid Tapping on all spindles
All spindles including the main spindle and sub spindle have rigid tapping standard allowing the flexibility needed to setup complicated jobs.

Automatic Lubrication System
The automatic lubrication system operates on a timed interval and monitors low oil level and 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 distributor orifices on the linear guideway trucks and the axis ballscrews.