CNC Lathe Builder Takes Control of Production with FANUC

Akim Metal SMB uses its knowledge and experience to offer customers high-technology CNC lathes featuring integrated automation. A good example is its twin-turret TT850C and TT550C series, which feature a powerful spindle, programmable steady rest, servo-controlled turrets, programmable tailstock and optional live tools. To control these advanced machines, the company relies on FANUC CNC systems.

“Our R&D team works in close liaison with FANUC to ensure our customers can take full advantage of the stable and reliable control infrastructure offered by FANUC,” reveals Ali Fazil Böyet, General Manager at Akim Metal. 

Thanks to solutions such as FANUC’s 0𝑖-TF Plus CNC and superior motor technology, SMB lathe users are able to perform operations such as face turning, OD turning, bevel turning, hole drilling, chamfering, grooving, profile turning, threading, tapping and die drawing in a rapid, highly repeatable and accurate manner.

With the dual-path feature offered by the FANUC 0𝑖-TF Plus, users gain the ability to manage two turrets independently. This function provides superior efficiency in multi-axis and complex machining processes, as well as fast cycle times. Ultimately, users can complete more orders in less time. 

But CNC systems are only part of the offer provided to Akim Metal SMB. With FANUC’s automation solutions, the machine tool builder can ensure its customers benefit from seamless robot integration, tool-changing systems and automatic loading/unloading, while contributing to in-plant digitalisation processes through communication protocols compatible with Industry 4.0. 

“Thanks to our strong collaboration with FANUC, we integrate the latest automation and CNC technologies into our production processes and continue to manufacture high-performance, reliable machines,” he states. “At the same time, our close work with the FANUC service and engineering team in Türkiye allows our efficient production processes to continue uninterrupted.” 

Akim Metal SMB says it is carrying the company’s production into the future with FANUC technologies and making a difference in the industry with automation-enabled and digital transformation-oriented machine tools.