Tungaloy’s ModuMini-Turn: The Solution to Minimized Downtime and Enhanced Productivity!
By Ashutosh Arora
At PMTS 2025, Tungaloy-NTK America introduced its groundbreaking ModuMini-Turn Series, a modular tooling solution specifically engineered for Swiss-type CNC lathes. This innovative design allows for quick and easy replacement of tool heads without the need to remove the shank, resulting in significantly reduced machine downtime. By eliminating the time-consuming process of resetting tool positions, the ModuMini-Turn helps manufacturers boost productivity while lowering operational costs.
One of the standout features of the ModuMini-Turn Series is its high precision and repeatability. With a tolerance of ±5 microns, it ensures consistent and high-quality performance, even for complex machining tasks. This high level of accuracy is critical for industries requiring high-precision parts, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. By achieving repeatable results with such tight tolerances, manufacturers can trust the ModuMini-Turn to deliver superior results over time.
In addition to precision, the ModuMini-Turn Series is designed with a compact and rigid structure that enhances machining stability. This robust design reduces vibration during operation, resulting in improved surface finishes and extended tool life. These benefits are especially valuable for manufacturers who rely on the longevity of their tools to keep costs down and maintain high output. The system’s compact design also allows it to fit easily into existing machine setups without requiring significant adjustments, making it highly adaptable to various manufacturing environments.
The versatility of the ModuMini-Turn Series is another key selling point. With a wide selection of tool head options, this system can support a variety of applications, including external turning, grooving, threading, and cut-off operations. This flexibility makes the system ideal for shops with diverse machining needs, allowing them to quickly adapt to different tasks without needing to invest in a new set of tools for each operation.
Cost efficiency is at the core of the ModuMini-Turn Series. The modular design allows users to replace only the tool heads rather than the entire tool assembly, significantly reducing tooling costs. This makes the system a cost-effective solution for manufacturers who want to optimize their tool usage while maintaining high production standards.
Overall, the ModuMini-Turn Series is designed to streamline operations, increase productivity, and deliver reliable, repeatable results for high-precision parts. With its focus on minimizing downtime and maximizing cost efficiency, it offers manufacturers a powerful tool for enhancing their machining processes and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
