Murata Machinery USA Introduces New MW80GT Compact Twin Spindle Turning Center

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Murata Machinery USA Introduces New MW80GT
Compact Twin Spindle Turning Center
(1888 PressRelease) Murata Machinery USA
introduces the MW80GT, a twin spindle turning
center engineered to produce parts that are 80 mm
(3.15") in diameter and 50 mm (2") in length,
with a wide gang tool platform that gives it more
versatility. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC
- Murata Machinery USA Inc., a leading
manufacturer of high-volume CNC production
machinery, has announced the introduction of a
new Muratec twin spindle turning center, the
MW80GT. "The energy-saving MW80GT is designed
for compact line operation, flexibility in
manufacturing, versatility and easy setup
change," said Steve Landrum, North American Sales
Manager of Murata Machinery USA's Turning
business unit. "With its high-speed gantry
loaders, fast load/unload times, and reduced
machine idle times, the MW80GT can help you
achieve significant cycle time reductions." The
MW80GT high-speed, 6000 RPM dual spindle is
engineered to produce high-speed parts that are
80 mm (3.15") in diameter and 50 mm (2") in
length, with a wide gang tool platform that gives
it more versatility. It features twin horizontal
spindles, twin four-station tool blocks and is
available with one or two of the proven Muratec
high-speed 3-axis CNC gantry loaders. The MW80GT
has an X-axis stroke of 320 mm and a Z-axis
stroke of 200 mm and the same high-speed gantry
as the MW50GT. It also works with a variety of
feed and output systems designed and built by
Murata Machinery USA.
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of
Murata Machinery Ltd., Kyoto, Japan and is
comprised of four divisions - Machine Tools, made
up of Turning and Fabrication business units,
Logistics and Automation, Clean Factory
Automation and Textiles.
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From its headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Murata
Machinery USA, Inc.'s Turning business unit
supplies reliable, twin- and single-spindle
automated turning centers under its Muratec
brand. These machines feature innovative
technology and compact designs for high
productivity and intelligent gantry-loader
material handling. Users of Muratec's automated
CNC lathes include automotive engineering,
bearing manufacturing, valves and fittings, oil
and gas as well as other industries that depend
on precision, high-speed turning centers. For
additional information on the Muratec MW80GT twin
spindle turning center call 800-428-8469 or visit
www.automatedturning.com. http//www.muratec-usa.
com