‘Other Lathe Operations
Chapter 15
Figure 19-49. Swiss-typo aviomatic turning center. A—This
high-precision tuming conter machines small parts trom bar
Stock ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm in diameter at high produc-
tion rates. B—These tiny components, produced by & Swiss-
‘ype automatic tuning center, aro used in precision
instruments. (Temos-Bechier S.A.)
Figure 15-50. Boring mills, A~A twin-spindle boring mil
B—This 17° (5.1 m) vertical boring mil! features high cutting
speeds and the capabilty of infinito speed variations while
the machino is operating. Werkpiecas are mounted on the
Jarge turntable and rotated into position for machining.
(Simmons Mactine Tool Corp.)
Figure 15-51. Some idea of the size of this huge lathe can be
‘gained by comparing the workpiece with the machinist in the
photo.