Tornos
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Swiss-type Tornos automatic lathes – precision, speed, and reliability in mass production.
Tornos has specialized for years in sliding headstock (Swiss-type) technology—machines ideal for machining long, slender, and demanding parts while maintaining full process stability. Their design, based on a moving headstock and a guide bush, allows material to be machined right at the cutting tool, minimizing deflection and ensuring micrometric accuracy even at very high cutting speeds. This is why Tornos automatic lathes are widely used in industries where every detail must be perfectly repeatable: medicine, watchmaking, electronics, precision hydraulics, and the automotive sector.
The SWISS DT family – fast and stable continuous cycle machining.
The SWISS DT series is designed for facilities that need fast, flexible, and highly efficient machines for 24/7 operation. These automatic lathes are distinguished by:
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high spindle speeds,
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a large number of tools (including many live tools),
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multi-axis operation enabling the machining of complex geometries,
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easy integration with automation and bar feeders. Models in this line (e.g., DT13S, DT26S, DT32 HP, DT38 HP) are available in multiple configurations, allowing the machine to be matched to the bar diameter, part complexity, and expected productivity.
Example: Swiss DT26S – versatility in practice.
The Swiss DT26S is a model that best demonstrates the potential of Swiss-type technology:
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handles bars up to 25.4 mm,
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operates in five or six axes,
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enables the use of up to 28 tools, including 14 live tools,
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reaches spindle speeds up to 10,000 rpm,
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allows for the simultaneous use of two tools, shortening cycles,
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offers full kinematic stability and the repeatability required for series production. This machine is built for companies demanding high precision, but also ease of programming and fast setup changes.
Tornos SWISS XT – solutions for the most complex parts.
The SWISS XT line (e.g., XT16/8, XT26/8, XT32/9) is intended for the production of complex components requiring a high number of milling operations and parallel machining. XT models offer:
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operation in 8-9 axes,
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simultaneous machining with front and rear tool posts,
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vast tooling capabilities,
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extreme flexibility in mill-turn processes. This group is chosen by companies in the medical, aerospace, and precision mechanics sectors.
GT and CT series – ideal for shorter runs and less complex parts.
The GT13, GT26, and GT32 models are created for the production of:
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small and medium series,
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parts of moderate complexity,
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components for electronics, pneumatics, machinery, or household appliances. They are compact, fast, easy to operate, and particularly valued where repeatability at low unit costs is key.
Why do production facilities choose Tornos automatic lathes?
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process stability in continuous mode,
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minimal cycle times and high operational dynamics,
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repeatability required for mass production,
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readiness for automation (bar feeders, robots),
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lower production costs thanks to multi-axis work and parallel tool stations. This is exactly why Swiss-type Tornos automatic lathes are one of the most important choices for companies building an advantage through precision and efficiency.