Challenger
The Challenger is a high performance, Multi-Tasking Inverted Turning Center. Power, speed, accuracy and reliability are what make the Challenger the ultimate choice for inverted machining. The inverted spindle makes load/unload very simple with a fast and accurate built-in gantry loader. The Challenger also features a large built-in pass thru window for diversified material handling configurations. From, turning and boring operations to grinding or milling, to drilling and tapping, the Challenger multi-process machine has the versatility and flexibility to produce high quality parts. Machining inverted means the free fall of chips for cleaner environment and more accurate parts.
The Challenger features the, SMS designed, heavy duty motorized spindle, easily handling high torque and axial loads, with speeds up to 4,000 RPM (3,000 rpm for I-45). The slide system brings the work piece into the sealed work area, with speeds up to 2,362 inches per minute (1,650 IPM for I-45), to accomplish various multiple operations. The cast iron base and slide systems provide high dynamic stiffness and a rigid platform, to assure structural integrity for highly accurate and consistent metal removal. The Challenger inverted vertical lathe can optionally be adapted to incorporate a (12) station automatic tool changer, grinding spindle, boring, milling or drilling and tapping or a combination of turning tools, turrets and multi-spindles for machining, making it the most versatile inverted machine in the industry.
Crusader
The Crusader is a compact, high performance Vertical Turning Center that features power, speed, accuracy and reliability with an easy-to-access work zone for machining a wide variety of work pieces. The compact design uses less floor space, allowing for easy manual loading access. The Crusader is easily adaptable for gantry or robot loading to achieve greater efficiency and high production thru-put capacity. The compactness, portability and efficient clear side design, allows for great flexibility as a stand-alone unit, or linked into an integrated manufacturing system.
This most affordable, large capacity, small footprint, standard machine, made in the USA, delivers superior flexibility, accuracy, productivity, reliability, PLUS more machine for the money, than any other vertical turning machine of its class and capability.
The modular design is supported with a heavily ribbed steel weldment column that provides high dynamic stiffness and a rigid platform assuring structural integrity for highly accurate and consistent metal removal results.
The Crusader incorporates the SMS designed, heavy-duty spindle, to easily handle high torque and axial loads, with speeds up to 4000 rpm. The basic machine compound slide system is designed with high acceleration and high thrust axis drives.
The standard Crusader is ideal for both large and small manufacturers who are looking for an affordable, high precision, quick delivery, standard vertical turning machine.
The Crusader can optionally be adapted to incorporate a tailstock, automated parts load/unloader, electronic feedback gaging, and tool monitoring.
