Abstract: The multiple-spindle lathe described has at least two parallel-acting workpiece spindle units mounted to move in the X and Z directions. The spindle units operate in conjunction with fixed workpiece carriers and themselves convey the workpieces to and from a workpiece-turning means so that there is no need for an automatic conveyor to feed the workpieces between the two spindle units.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 1996
Date of Patent:
January 6, 1998
Assignee:
PCC Pittler Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Inventors:
Frank Baumbusch, Egon Strathmeier, Bodo Haupt, Frank Kieselbach