Edge Technologies introduced a new version of the FMB Turbo 3-38 for sliding headstock CNC lathes that features their new RS (Revolutionary Sliding) technology. This patented design is the first in the industry to fully support the bar pusher and stock from inside the bar feeder all the way into the lathe spindle.
“We’re thrilled to add the FMB Turbo 3-38 RS, which we have dubbed the ‘gamechanger,’ to our line of bar feeders,” says Kevin Meehan, President of Edge Technologies. “The patented sliding guide module represents a significant advancement in providing superior bar stability and RPM performance.”
The FMB Turbo 3-38 RS will be game changing, especially for Swiss lathes with longer Z-axis strokes, demanding applications such as non-guide bushing mode, and challenging materials and profiled stock. The integrated and oiled sliding guide module and moving steady rest provide superior bar pusher and stock support in the transition zone between the bar feeder and lathe spindle. FMB’s RS technology eliminates the need for telescopic noses, extended pushers, and Z-axis axial track, all of which were accessories designed to minimize the gap between the bar feeder and lathe. The new patented design reduces vibration and significantly boosts maximum RPM.
Already recognized for its ultra rigid extruded base and advanced performance characteristics, the Turbo 3-38 RS takes the model to a whole new level of performance that will help manufacturers achieve faster cycle times, better surface finishes, and tighter tolerances.