It’s that time of year again. Happy holidays, and here’s wishing you a productive 2025. Assuming your year-end CAPEX budget allows, it might be time to invest in a new CNC lathe or machining center. Of course, any time’s a good time to buy a modern machine tool. Doing so will increase productivity and part quality alike. You might be tempted to Google the term CNC for sale, but here’s a better idea: check out these three offerings from Kent USA. All will get the job done quickly and efficiently, making your shop more profitable along the way.
CNC For Sale: Two-Axis Lathes
For most job shops and discrete manufacturers, a two-axis CNC lathe, or horizontal turning center, is essential. For example, there’s the KLT-series from Kent USA. Available in four versions, it boasts an 8-inch or 10-inch chuck, a FANUC 0i-TF control, up to 12 turning tools, and spindle speeds up to 4500 rpm (depending on the model).
For parts that require cross-holes and milled slots, why send it to a different department for finishing? Instead, Kent offers the KLR-series, a CNC lathe available in 6-inch and 8-inch chuck configurations. Models with the “M” identifier come equipped with a B-axis and VDI turret for milling work. There’s also an “L” model, for longer parts.
CNC For Sale: Three-Axis Mills
Another essential piece of equipment is the three-axis vertical CNC machining center (VMC). Here again, Kent USA has a strong offering. With 40 x 20 axis travels and 30 tools, the KVP-10 will accommodate a wide variety of work. Its dual-contact CAT-40 spindle interface provides great rigidity and accuracy, while a 15,000 direct drive spindle and high/low gear function offers both speed and power for the most demanding applications. Simply put, the KVP-10 represents the new standard in CNC machining center technology.
CNC For Sale: Horizontal Machining Centers
Last but not least, there’s Kent USA’s KSH-series horizontal machining center (HMC). Newcomers will quickly find that horizontal mills provide chip control and evacuation far greater than VMCs. A built-in rotary table, or B-axis, provides access to three sides of the workpiece in a single operation. And because the KSH-4000P is configured with an APC (automatic pallet changer), machining can continue while the operator (or a robot) loads and unload parts. Add to this features like a 60-tool magazine with Big PLUS or HSK tooling. A 15,000 rpm spindle. There’s a lot to love here, especially for shops that want to maximize their OEE. Between this and the other high-quality machine tools just described, your “CNC for sale” search might just be over. Give us a call.
