8-axis Swiss CNC lathe


Chatsworth, California – The Ganesh CNC Swiss lathe series, such as the twin-spindle SL-20Y2 8-axis 20mm Swiss lathe, addresses the need of getting work up to 3/4" diameter done efficiently in only one operation with all of the axial and radial milling features accurately timed and deburred. Getting the work completed without building fixtures for follow-on operations, and tying up multiple machines and operators, is true done-in-one machining efficiency.

The Ganesh multi-tasking CNC Swiss lathes start with the 8-axis SL-20Y2 20mm machine. Ganesh Machinery also offers 32mm and 42mm Swiss CNC lathes.

The SL-20Y2 can be operated with, or without, a guide bushing so you can make the most profitable choice of operating modes that provide the best production solution for each job. The 10,000rpm main spindle is powered by a 5hp spindle motor, the sub-spindle turns at 8,000rpm and is also 5hp. 

There are 30-toolholders supplied with the basic machine, of which 8-tools are driven using ER-16 collet spindles. The main spindle can bring 17-tools to work the part and the sub-spindle can use 13-tools in the basic machine configuration. Many tooling options are available to address the specific tooling needs of each workpiece. All of the Taiwanese built Ganesh machines feature a high-performance C-axis on both the main and sub-spindle for accurately timed axial and radial milling feature placement. 

A parts catcher and parts conveyor facilitates the careful removal of valuable parts from the machine without any damage. A cut-off confirmation sweep-arm switch ensures that the part was separated from the barstock successfully. Cutting oil flow confirmation monitoring ensures that the cutting oil is properly lubricating the cutting tools.

Source: Gansesh Machinery