ZPS America LLC announces its newest cam-driven 8-spindle automatic lathe with 32 or 42mm bar capacity. The rigid, European-built machine is designed for continuous or series production of precision turned parts. Solid base casting ensures maximum rigidity and stability.

The machine includes eight frontal slides with up to 110 working strokes, and eight cross slides plus four compound slides with clamping, and bar stop in the 8th station. An independent cam controls each slide. Stroke is adjustable on the rocker arm of the corresponding drive. Machines in the range are provided with different spindle speed ranges, depending on material type and size.

The ZPS machines are designed for precision, safety, and long, reliable operation. Four safety clutches prevent the slides from overloading. Spindle drum locking is accomplished by a triad of rims with spur gearing. A bar stock guide is standard, and the machine can also include automatic bar loaders and bar magazines for long, unattended operation. Spindles are driven by SIMODRIVE Siemens variable speed motors and the machines are controlled through a Siemens S7.

To accomplish nearly any operation, the machines can be provided with a wide range of optional equipment, including NC drive of the pick-up spindle, bar stock feeding and clamping in the fourth station, attachments for high-speed drilling, reaming, tapping and broaching, and multi-spindle drilling heads on the frontal slides.