An automatic screw machine is a specific type of lathe usually used to machine small to medium-sized circular and cylindrical components. Our Cam-Operated screw machines have several slides and spindles that all hold various types of tools (drills, form tools, milling cutters, taps, dies, etc.). These machines can work with great detail and complexity and are capable of producing a large number of parts quickly.
Parts produced by this type of machining are commonly found in aerospace, appliance, consumer goods, electronics, marine, optical, railroad,recreation, and telecommunications industries. Such as nozzles, shafts, inserts, standoffs, spacers, bushings, fittings, pins, and similar products.
Boly manufactures parts for a broad array of industries – from highly regulated industries that rely on Boly for consistent, exacting parts to those that require distinct, stand-out product identification.
Accurate
Multiple operations
Automatic lathes are known for their extreme accuracy and precision. They can machine thousands of components to very tight tolerances and at the same time maintain these tolerances on part 1 just as well as part 1000.
Automatic lathes can engage the material with multiple tools at once allowing for complex operations. An example of this is both a pre and finish turning operation happening at the same time. This also dramatically reduces the time required to manufacture the part.
Efficiency
High capacity
Each lathe can carry up to 20 solid bars or more, with more advanced machines having automatic material feeders which can dramatically increase the number of material bars available. This means that machine do not need to be changed every time a new similar size part is to be machined. It can turn at rates greater than 10,000 RPM. Additionally, multiple spindles allow for increased efficiency of production.
Turning is ideal for creating small parts that would otherwise be difficult to produce, as well as for larger parts that require attention to detail. Due to the material being supported so close to the guide bushing, heavier cuts can be taken without the part deflecting, this is yet another speed benefit for these types of lathes.