Methods Machine Tools Adds Multitasking Turning Center to Capabilities

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has become a master of multitasking.

The Sudbury, Mass.-based precision machine tools supplier has added a High Performance Multitasking Turning Center to its realm of capabilities. The firm’s new Nakamura-Tome AS-200 Multitasking Turning Center features a single spindle, single turret in a heavy duty and compact machine. The appartus has a powerful milling drive, high-speed C-Axis and 82 mm stroke Y-Axis to create accurate, finished parts.

“The new Nakamura AS-200 is an excellent solution for shops that want to get into multitasking,” said Richard Parenteau, director of Application Development at Methods Machine Tools. “The AS-200 features high rigidity multitasking for accurate machining at a superb value.”

Standard spindle speed is 4,500 RPM.  A 7.5 hp milling motor on a 6,000 RPM, 12-station turret with one-half indexing provides 24-tool capacity.  Maximum turning diameter is 13.4 inches (340 mm) and maximum turning length is 11.8 inches (300 mm). The turning tool is 1.0 inch (25 mm) and the inside boring shank is 1.25 inches (32 mm). The Y-Axis enables turning, drilling and milling off center on the new Nakamura AS-200 multitasking center.        
                                        
Providing very high rigidity, the AS-200 is a heavy weight machine at 7,055 lbs (3,200 kg). At the same time, it is a compact machine at 5 feet 6 inches, the smallest in its class for floor space.

The AS-200 features a 10.4″ high-resolution LCD panel which works in conjunction with the latest Fanuc 0iTD controller to give a high degree of functionality, coupled with fast processing speeds, the company claims. The NT Nurse II System, NT Work Navigator and Overload Detection are standard on the AS-200.  NT Nurse II is comprehensive software that provides user-friendly operation, programming and production support.  NT Work Navigator facilitates easy part set-ups with no fixtures required.  And for safety, the AS-200 has overload detection via an airbag which greatly reduces any impact due to machine collision.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Nakamura-Tome machines.