AZMEB is also known as Bulk Transfer Systems (BTS). It claims its innovative designs and exemplary workmanship ensure the road trains can withstand the demanding mining and quarrying conditions, and stay intact while carrying heavy loads.
It chose to invest in an YCM GT300 MA lathe supported by the Brisbane branch of 600 Machine Tools.
The slant bed machine has computer numerical control (CNC), and can perform conventional turning duties while handling horizontal and vertical milling tasks.
According to the machine provider, the machine is structured and built to provide rigidity under heavy turning conditions. It is also dampened to allow accurate machining of workpieces of all sizes.
For the trailer manufacturer, the lathe is perfect for producing cylinders to tight specifications. It has a spindle-speed of 3500rpm, and is driven by an 18kW motor. A turret with live tooling function allows complex mill-turning in a single operation.
In addition to its office in Queensland, 600 Machine Tools has a presence in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Each office offers details of the YCM range of machine tools, which includes vertical, double-column vertical, and horizontal machining centres, and CNC lathes.