What is Twin-Turret Turning?

Twin-Turret Turning is a technology that offers the ability to have two tools cutting simultaneously. It’s a bit like having two lathes in one.

The Advantages of Twin-Turret Turning

Productivity: This technology provides flexibility in machining complex parts, allows the use of a very wide variety of machining operations, and makes it possible to complete highly complex, high-precision machined parts in a single cycle.
Precision: Because this machine has 2 tool turrets and 2 spindles, machining complex parts is done without human handling between production steps. This provides consistency in the geometric tolerances of concentricity and part positioning.
Complex parts: This type of machine has up to 12 axes. Turning, milling, drilling, and tapping tools can be used to perform multiple operations in a single cycle.
What are the drawbacks?

Usage and Maintenance Guide

Setup time: Because this machine has 2 tool turrets and 2 spindles, setup and preparation time is increased.
Machining dimensions: With a dual-turret, dual-spindle machine configuration, part machining capacity is somewhat reduced compared to standard lathes with the same spindle dimensions. For example, we cannot machine parts with a diameter larger than the spindle chuck diameter.
Our machines in action

On our Okuma LT2000EX machines, GM Precision is able to produce parts up to 8.270″ (210mm) in diameter and up to 5.120″ (130mm) in length.
Materials: We can manufacture parts in a wide range of materials.

Steel; 1018, 1020, 1045, 1144, 4140, etc.
Stainless Steel; 303, 304, 316, 416, 17-4PH, etc.
Aluminum; 6061-T6, 7075-T6, etc.
Brass, Bronze, and Copper
Plastic
UHMW
GSM
Acetal
Etc.