Mori Seiki recently delivered its 5,000th NL Series CNC lathe.

Chicago, Illinois, January 31, 2007 – Mori Seiki’s NL Series of CNC lathes has experienced tremendous popularity since its launch in June 2004. Featuring the industry’s only turret with a built-in motor™, the NL Series provides high transmission efficiency and dramatically increases machining accuracy. As a testament to the technology’s widespread application, Mori Seiki has recently delivered its 5,000th machine in the NL Series.

The milling motor of the NL Series is located inside the turret, directly coupled to the milling tool. This unique design eliminates the transmission losses and inherent vibration found in lathes that use a series of gears and belts to provide milling capabilities.

When compared to conventional models, the direct-coupled milling motor aids in reducing tool spindle acceleration time by 2/3 and diminishing vibration and noise by 1/2. Performance is further improved through the use of a rigid triangle structure in the bed, the spindle, and the tailstock. The machine’s innovative design also improves accuracy by reducing heat dissipated into the turret to 1/10 of that found in a conventional lathe’s milling function.

Additionally, milling capability of Mori Seiki’s NL Series is as robust as a machining center’s, which allows it to meet the demands of a lean supply chain. Ideal for producers of small, complex parts, the NL Series packs all of its features into a relatively small footprint and has a flexibility that provides manufacturers with the agility needed to meet high demand.

Mori Seiki’s NL Series is capable of machining long, large-diameter workpieces, with a line-up of 36 variations suited to meet an extensive range of needs.

Mori Seiki produces extremely reliable machine tools and distributes worldwide. The U.S. headquarters is in Chicago with offices in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New Jersey. For more about Mori Seiki and the products in the Mori Seiki line, visit www.moriseiki.com or call (847) 593-5400.