The B axis function of rotary tools on the gang tool post and the back tool post Y axis function provide the advantage with complex shapes and secondary machining.

The M16 type VIII features a B axis for rotary tools on the gang tool post. It can machine angled holes and complete shapes. The swivel angle of the B axis is 135° and it can be used in both front and back machining. The back tool post is equipped with a Y axis (type VIII) and up to 9 tools can be carried. But we have not just upped the number of controlled axes and the number of mountable tools.

In addition to upping the rapid feed rate to 32 m/min and running high-speed calculation with the latest NC unit, the maximum rotational speeds of the front/back spindle and the rotary tools on the turret tool post have also been increased.

By machining with the optimum conditions for small-diameter workpieces and small-diameter drills/end mills, high productivity can be achieved.

Citizen Machinery is the machine tool company of the Japanese Citizen group, founded in 1930. Its headquarters and main plant are in Miyota, in Nagano prefecture.

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