2004 Mori Seiki ZT-1500Y CNC Lathe

The 2004 Mori Seiki ZT-1500Y CNC Lathe stands as a twin-spindle, twin-turret multitasking center engineered for complex part processing. Equipped with dual 6-inch Kitagawa BB206 chucks, the main spindle supports 2-inch bar capacity, while the sub-spindle accommodates 2.5-inch bars. Both turrets feature 16 live tooling stations with 6000 RPM capability and VDI 30 toolholders, enabling simultaneous machining on opposing spindles. The machine integrates a Y-axis on the upper turret and a C-axis on both spindles for contouring and driven tool paths. With a 7.5-inch max turning diameter, 29-inch distance between centers, and a Fanuc 18i with Mori MSG-501 conversational interface, the ZT-1500Y balances production flexibility with robust performance.

When compared to single-spindle lathes with only C-axis functionality, the ZT-1500Y offers significantly expanded multitasking capabilities and cycle time reduction. Its synchronous spindle control (C1C2) and dual-motorized turrets allow true parallel machining, a feature absent in standard Y-axis turning centers.