IMTS 2014 - Rem Sales to Introduce Several New Machine Tools at IMTS 2014

Rem Sales, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced today the details of its IMTS 2014 technology display, which features four new machines that have never been displayed at an IMTS.

Windsor, CT July 08, 2014


Rem Sales, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced today the details of its IMTS 2014 technology display, which features four new machines that have never been displayed at an IMTS.

Rem Sales will unveil its new Tsugami S206-II with IMG 400LS Laser Cutting System, which combines 6-axis Swiss machining with laser cutting on one machine. The new Tsugami "Swiss Laser," developed by Rem Sales sister company, Innovative Machinery Group (IMG), allows manufacturers to perform turning and laser cutting operations with one setup. All operations are programmed and driven from the machines Fanuc 32i-B NC control.

"I have yet to put anyone in front of this machine who has not been blown away," IMG Laser Product Manager Dale White said. "The beauty of this system is that it can be used as a regular Swiss turning machine when thats all thats required and used for laser cutting when its needed," White noted. "Nobody else can do this."

The Tsugami SS20M-5AX, SS327-5AX and M08SY machines will also debut at IMTS 2014.

The SS20M-5AX Multifunction Machine combines the versatility of a CNC automatic lathe with the functionality of a vertical machining center. It features 5-axis simultaneous control, a B-axis tool spindle, and a 24-tool automatic tool changer. The SS20M-5AX can produce highly complex parts up to 20mm in diameter in a single setup.

The SS327-5AX is a high-performance 7-axis Swiss Turn that performs continuous live cutting using a Servo-driven, swiveling B-axis. The B-axis live tools (four front and four rear) machine in coordination with the C axis, delivering the ability to cut precise angles and sculpted contours on parts up to 32mm in diameter.

Tsugamis new M08SY CNC Turning Center with back spindle and Y axis can hold up to 12 live tools and is ideal for milling, drilling, cross-drilling and boring.

Other machines on display at IMTS 2014 include the B038T 38mm High Performance Gang/Turret Lathe, B0206-II 20mm 6-Axis Swiss Turn, B0326-II 32mm 6-Axis Swiss Turn, and the B0325-II 32mm 5-Axis Swiss Turn, which will feature an integrated Fanuc robot and automatic bowl feeder. All machines will perform live cutting demonstrations throughout the show.

To see the Tsugami products at IMTS, visit the Tsugami/Rem Sales booth in the South Hall, S-9410.

About Rem Sales
Rem Sales (http://www.remsales.com) has been the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools since 1978. A division of Morris Group, Inc. of Windsor, Connecticut, Rem Sales sells new Tsugami machine tools via national distribution channels and direct sales agents. The company also provides application engineering, service and customer training.

About Morris Group, Inc.
Morris Group, Inc. (http://www.morrisgroupinc.com/), whose history dates to 1941, is one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. Based in Windsor, Connecticut, the family-owned and operated company has 14 business units in the United States.

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