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Are Northwood CNC Stone Machines available in twin table models?

April 26, 2017CNC machines models northwood stone Table Twin

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Are Northwood CNC Stone Machines available in twin table models?

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The answer is yes and no. We initially designed a twin table version of the NW-158S (twin table machines are very common in our other machine divisions). About the same time we were designing this version, the StoneLaser system was developed. The StoneLaser system improved set-up times so dramatically, that the twin table advantage was quickly neutralized. Load/Unload ratios on Northwood CNC Stone Machining Centers using our latest systems range from 10-15%. Those ratios would have to approach 75-80% for the additional cost and complexity of anyone’s twin table configuration to make sense! We do offer a twin table version of the NEW SawJET abrasive waterjet machine that combines a 360 degree programmable saw. This was developed because the cycle times are such that the twin table version of this machine does make a lot of sense!