GTmini PLUS

The GTmini PLUS's gang tooling system excels in producing small precision components like fasteners, electronics parts, and medical devices, as well as high-volume automotive and plumbing fixtures. Its ability to maintain tight tolerances (0.0001") and quick part-to-part loading (3 seconds) makes it ideal for manufacturing hydraulic fittings and electrical connectors in aerospace applications. Additionally, the machine is well-suited for secondary operations and small batch production of custom parts due to its quick setup and tooling changes. Overall, the GTmini PLUS enhances productivity by reducing cycle times, improving accuracy, and offering flexibility for various machining needs.

5C collets are the preferred workholding option for the GTmini PLUS due to their versatility, precision, and quick setup capabilities. They can accommodate various shapes and sizes of stock up to 1.06" in diameter, providing excellent concentricity and close tolerance holding. Their wide availability, compatibility with standard equipment, and cost-effectiveness make them a practical choice for most applications. The compact design of 5C collets allows for better tool clearance in gang-tooling setups, while their quick-change nature reduces downtime between operations. Although the GTmini PLUS supports other workholding options like dead-length collets, step chucks, and hydraulic chucks for specific needs, standard 5C collets offer an optimal balance of precision, versatility, and ease of use for most machining tasks on this lathe.

The GTmini PLUS stands out among small footprint lathes in several key areas: Compact size: With a footprint of only 50" x 42", the GTmini PLUS is exceptionally space-efficient, making it ideal for shops with limited floor space or those looking to organize machines into production cells Powerful spindle: It features a high-speed 6,000 RPM spindle with 5 HP, which is 66% more powerful than its predecessor, the GT mini. This allows for superior part finishes and faster machining Gang tooling system: Unlike turret-based designs, the GTmini PLUS uses a gang tooling layout, which offers increased accuracy and speed. This system reduces cycle times by eliminating turret indexing time and allows for better positioning accuracy Precision: Built on a rigid Meehanite casting base, the GTmini PLUS can hold tolerances of 0.0001", making it suitable for high-precision work Automation-ready: The machine comes pre-wired for bar feeders and offers options for rear part loaders, making it easy to integrate into automated production lines Versatility: While primarily using 5C collets, it can accommodate other workholding options like dead-length collets, step chucks, and hydraulic chucks, offering flexibility for various machining needs Control system: The GTmini PLUS features a FANUC 0i-Mate CNC, which is known for its reliability and widespread industry adoption, potentially reducing training time for operators Rapid traverse: With a 712 inch per minute rapid traverse speed, the GTmini PLUS can quickly move between cuts, reducing non-cutting time Compared to other small lathes, the GTmini PLUS offers a combination of compact size, high power, precision, and automation readiness that makes it particularly well-suited for small parts machining and high-volume production in space-constrained environments.

The GTmini PLUS Gang Tool lathe is particularly beneficial for several industries that require high-precision, small parts manufacturing in a compact footprint. The industries that benefit most include: Automotive: The machine's ability to produce small, precise components like fasteners, fittings, and valve parts with tight tolerances (0.0001") makes it ideal for automotive manufacturing. Electronics: The high-speed 6,000 RPM spindle and quick tool changes are well-suited for producing small connectors, pins, and housings used in electronic devices. Medical devices: The GTmini PLUS's precision and compact size are advantageous for manufacturing small implant components and surgical instrument parts. Aerospace: The machine's accuracy and speed are valuable for producing small hydraulic fittings and electrical connectors used in aerospace applications. Plumbing: The lathe is efficient for manufacturing small valves, couplings, and fittings for plumbing fixtures. Job shops: The machine's versatility, quick setup, and small footprint make it ideal for job shops that handle a variety of small parts and frequent changeovers. These industries benefit from the GTmini PLUS's compact size (50" x 42" footprint), high-speed spindle, gang tooling system for reduced cycle times, and automation-ready features. The machine's ability to maintain tight tolerances while offering quick part-to-part loading times (as low as 3 seconds) makes it particularly valuable for high-volume production of small, precise components.