Following the launch of the entirely new brand of Vulcan high-quality, cost-effective machine tools, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has announced the arrival of the new TC200 turning centre.

Part of the TC series, the TC200 (200mm chuck diameter) is the smallest and most compact machine in an expansive range that includes seven size variants that reach up to the largest machine, the TC800.

Developed to increase speed and precision, the cost-efficient TC200 is a single spindle, single turret lathe with a 45° slant bed construction to ensure maximum stability whilst ensuring swarf is effectively removed from the work envelope. The ergonomic design allows users to maximise the heavy-duty cutting potential of the machine whilst undertaking uninterrupted batch or series production without continually opening the envelope to remove chips.

The TC200 is available in four variants to meet the complete needs of small component turning operations. The base model TC200 is the entry-level cost-efficient solution with a single spindle and single turret. It has a swing over bed of 460mm, a maximum turning diameter of 280mm, a spindle speed range of 25 to 4200rpm and a spindle bore of 61mm diameter; something that when combined with the ETG bar feeding solutions can deliver a cost-effective production cell. All this is packed into a compact footprint of just 2.44m x 1.6m, and with a substantial overall weight of 4,500kg, the robust build quality is assured.

For manufacturers looking to reduce secondary operations, ETG can supply the TC200M variant. This machine provides the opportunity for live tooling stations on the turret to increase its capabilities. With a servo turret providing powerful high-torque live tooling speeds from 25 to 4,000rpm, the TC200M can certainly drive-down cycle times.

In addition to the TC200 and TC200M, the TC200 is available with an ‘L’ variant, the TC200L – which is designated as the long bed version that extends Z-axis travel from the standard 490mm to 740mm and a TC200ML version with a longer bed and live tooling.

Every machine in this series is equipped with direct drive servo motors for smooth and rapid traverse movements of 30m/minute in X- and Z-axes, which is complemented by a high-precision, high-speed spindle motor that maximises machining performance.

As standard, the TC200 Series is supplied with a 3 bar coolant pump, 130 litre capacity coolant tank, eight-position hydraulic tooling turret, automatic lubrication system, tool kit, work light, three colour beacon light, heat exchanger for the electrical cabinet, chip conveyor, programmable tailstock, automatic part catcher and automatic tool probing.

Commenting upon this new market entry, ETG’s group managing director Martin Doyle says: “To enter the market segment where customers purchase machines at a particular price point, we wanted to ensure that we have the utmost in quality with a high specification machine construction that will give ETG a unique selling point.

“With the TC Series, we can meet our core competence of ETG assured quality and performance at a price point that will appeal to every machine shop.”

Engineering Technology Group
www.engtechgroup.com

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