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- NTMASouth Bend Form Tool’s CNC turning center is a (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining process which is used for shaping any solid material while it spins on a fixed axis. A turning center is used to remove material to achieve rotational symmetry, and can be done on both inside and or outside surfaces of the part as required, while a cutting tool is traversed along its two axes. The cutting tools that are used in this automated process can be changed out automatically during the shaping of the part, to achieve the required depths and dimensions for the part. CNC turning centers are said to deliver repeated finished components at a faster production rate with optimum manufacturing accuracy. The automation of the CNC turning has a higher level of dimensional control and tolerance in every piece, along with part consistency or uniformity. Decreasing cycle times for all components produced in this method. The turning process can also be done manually, but cycle times and repeatability of will become the variables. .
South Bend Form Tool Company, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of custom tools and dies for the aerospace, automotive and other technical industries, along with their general contract machining and tooling services. South Bend Form Tool uses the latest technologies to provide the highest level of quality in each of their capabilities and services. All of our equipment meets or exceeds the industry standards for accuracy and product quality. Along with our quality assurance departments trained in all aspects of precision measuring to ensure the highest level of quality time after time. We are proud to have offered the highest level of manufacturing and tooling services since 1953, and now with our focus on the future to come.
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Specifications • Industries Served • Materials Machined (but not limited to): • Certifications Manual Lathes Materials Machined (but not limited to):
Excel 500/1000 Turning Center
60 HP spindle drive
6.5" spindle hole
7.5 HP live tooling, full C-axis
Programmable live center tail stock
4" diameter capacity LNS automatic bar feed
Swing over bed 24"
Swing over cross slide 17
Between centers 43.3"
Turning diameter capacity 21.5"
Marathon SL500 Turning Center
60 HP spindle drive
6.5" spindle hole
Programmable live center tail stock
Swing over bed 24"
Swing over cross slide 17"
Between centers 43.3"
Turning diameter capacity 21.5"
Marathon SL320 Turning Center
3.22" spindle hole
30 HP spindle drive
Between centers 23.6"
Swing over bed 17.7"
Swing over cross slide 10.6"
Turning diameter capacity 9.1"
Marathon 320 Turning Center
2.75" diameter capacity LNS automatic bar feeder
3.22" spindle hole
30 HP spindle drive
Between centers 23.6"
Swing over bed 17.7"
Swing over cross slide 10.6"
Turning diameter capacity 9.1"
Haas SL-30 Turning Center
Turret travel (Z) 32" (X) 17"
3" Bar-Feed Capacity
Turning Capacity 30"
Between centers capacity 32"
Manual Equipment
Aerospace Industry & Ground Support Tooling Customers:
Airbus
Alaska Airlines
Asiana Airlines
B.F. Goodrich Aerospace
Boeing Aerospace Services
CEL Aerospace Test Equipment
Delta Aviation
DFAS-Columbus, OH
Egypt Air
GE
Honeywell Ground Support
Honeywell International
Lockheed Aircraft
Pratt Whitney
Rolls Royce Engines System
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Singapore Precision
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
Health Care & Medical Industry Customers:
Bayer Corporation
Heraeus Kulzer Inc
Midwest Orthotics
Siemens Medical Solutions Diag
Zimmer Inc
Automotive Industry Customers:
Bosch Braking Systems
Federal Mogul
Modineer
General Industry Customers:
Caterpillar
Coast Distribution Inc
EPE Technology
Forest River (Marine Div)
Kobelco Compressors of America
Meijer Stores
Mossberg & Company Printing
Onan of Indiana
South Bend Community School System
University of Notre Dame
Plastics
Delrin
Nylon
Acetal
Plexiglas
Lexan
ABS
Acrylic
SDPE
Micarta
Peek
PVC
Urethane
Vespel
UHMW
Teflon
Steel
A2 thru A6
O1 thru 06
D2
W1
S1 thru S7
4130 thru 4350
1010 thru 1145
8620
9310
H13
M1
P20
Stainless Steel
303 thru 347
410 thru 440F
15-5ph
17-4ph
18-8ph
Nitronic 60
Greek Ascoloy
20Cb-3
High Temperature Alloys
Waspaloy
Inconel
Hasteloy
Hasteloy X
A286
Stellite
Titanium
Other Materials
G10
Garolite
Wood
Mica
Brass
Amco Bronze
Bronze
Copper
Aluminum all types
Marinite
Hard Woods
Cast Iron
Cast Steel
Cast Aluminum
Certification for ISO
9001:2008Perry Johnson ISO Certification