Mori Seiki’s NL Series provides flexibility, accuracy, and reliability.

Chicago, Illinois, January 4, 2007 – Mori Seiki’s NL Series of CNC lathes are a popular choice amongst medical manufacturers, particularly those specializing in the production of joint replacement components. Difficult to machine by any standard, these complex parts are usually made of titanium or stainless steel and require extreme accuracy and surface finish. The extremely rigid design of the NL Series allows the machines to easily meet these requirements.

Additionally, the NL Series’ milling capability, which is as robust as a machining center’s, allows it to meet the demands of a lean supply chain. Joint replacement parts are sold in kits that are highly customized to fit specific body types. The flexibility of the NL Series allows manufacturers the agility needed to meet this demand.

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 reduces tool spindle acceleration time by 2/3 and diminishes vibration and noise by 1/2. This 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. The NL Series machines further eliminate vibration by employing a rigid triangle structure in the bed, the spindle and the tailstock.

Ideal for producers of small, complex parts, the NL Series packs all of its features into a relatively small footprint. Models from the series range from just 8'10" x 6'9" to 14'10" x 7'6".

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.