CNC multispindle - Spotlight: workholding

The company has recently introduced the MultiDeco 20/8b. This machine is configured for machining parts up to 20 mm in diameter. It has eight spindles and comes equipped with an integrated bar feeder. The machine is also available in a 2 x 4 configuration. This model can be a traditional eight-spindle machine, or a two four-spindle machine to produce two relatively simple, separate parts at the same time. The model is said to combine the advantages of cam-controlled and CNC machines through the use of TB-DECO software and its PNC control.

As an eight-spindle machine, this model can produce highly complex parts featuring cross milling/drilling with 23 simultaneous axes, six cross slides and spindle and counter-spindle stops, the company says. The counter spindle has two axes capability, permitting complete machining of a part. The machine features different spindle combinations, including single-speed, two-speed and two-speed with stopping.