CREDIT: METHODS MACHINE TOOLS INC.
Methods Machine Tools Inc., North America’s foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation solutions, has released the Nakamura-Tome WY-100V to the U.S. market.
The new two-turret, twin-spindle precision CNC multitasking lathe is the first of the “V series”. New AI-infused software releases, enhanced multi-processing features, and faster simultaneous operations reduce cycle time up to 30 percent.
“The WY-100V has been years in the making as the natural successor to the very successful WY-100II,” says Sergio Tondato, Methods’ senior director of Nakamura-Tome products. “Updates to both hardware and software further raise the precision, speed, and overall operator experience. Like all Nakamura-Tome platforms, the world-class multitasking capabilities lead to superior parts at a lower cost per unit.”
The WY-100V is highlighted by Nakamura-Tome’s unique ChronoCut technology to deliver higher spindle speeds and milling speeds than its predecessor through:
- 53% faster rigid tap operations.
- 37% faster part unloading.
- 22% faster C-axis positioning.
- 15% faster high-speed spindle synchronization.
- 11% faster turret indexing.
In addition to ChronoCut, the WY-100V’s NT Smart X control features a new 3D Smart Pro AI programming. The support function provides real-time 3D CAD drawing analysis for program creation for all processes from raw material to finished product.
“Our customers keep coming back to Nakamura-Tome because of their history of superior machine designs, combined with new software innovations, which make it a product of choice for multitasking milling and turning work,” Tondato adds.
Methods, which began filling orders for the WY-100V in early 2024, will showcase the machine at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS).