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November 19, 2008

Machines that Produce, Produce, Produce

Having computerized multi spindle machines is probably one of the best things a manufacturer can do. With the mass production capacity enormous, these machines are probably as or more important than assembly lines. They’ve been around longer, in some form or another, and have been perfected and automated with all the technology associated with computers and automatic systems. The workhorses that multispindles are, with their spindles that can rotate at thousands of revolutions per minute, they can produce parts at a fantastic rate. 

You will need screw machine training to be able to operate them. If you never have, it is going to be hard to understand how to program the CNC, load the parts, or change the attachments to the spindle. Maintaining the machine is another story altogether. They are expensive and need to last a long time. Some will just work for a while and the operator doesn’t have to do anything. Also included on some machines are cleaning systems to wash away excess material, collection trays, or lubricant systems to wash away the grime. This, and the programming capability, makes for a self-sufficient system that automatically produces what it is supposed to over and over again.

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