June 2022 ISSUE
Rotary Transfer Offers Full OD Turning Between Centers
This small-footprint trunnion rotary transfer machine includes an isolated cell to perform full OD turning between centers for improved concentricity compared to flipping parts in a station for backside turning or moving the part to another clamping position.
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