Spanish machine tool manufacturer
CMZ has been successfully producing machine tools since 1945. Still family owned and run, the company now employs more than 450 people and boasts six wholly owned subsidiaries throughout Europe. With a clear commitment to manufacturing its products in Europe, CMZ produces almost all the parts required for its
CNC lathes in-house in its own plants. The result of this endeavour is over 500 lathes produced and a turnover of 95 million euros in 2022.
Accuracy, rigidity, power, and reliability are the characteristics which best define CMZ CNC lathes. From either single or multi-turret lathes to turn-key automation solutions, the company’s comprehensive range is suitable for most high-precision machining needs.
The company’s TA series of high-performance CNC lathes comprises hardened and ground prismatic bedways with integrated, oil-cooled, 12,000rev/min driven tool turrets. This is CMZ’s top-selling series — the 2,000th TA was delivered last July — a historic milestone for the company. Coincidentally, an Italian customer Fabrica D´Armi Pietro Beretta Spa won the ‘CMZ BOX’ in a prize draw competition held to celebrate the occasion.
Meanwhile, the longer lathes in the CMZ TD Z2200-Z3200 series enable workpieces of more than 2-3m between the chuck and the tailstock to be machined. These larger lathes are perfect for multi-axis machining of larger parts. This type of CNC lathe is in great demand from customers in the aerospace and oil and gas sectors accustomed to producing larger-size parts requiring maximum precision. In addition, the TD Z800-Z1350 series is half-way between the TA series and longer bed lathes and have been designed to adapt to all types of production demands.
For companies that machine complex mill-turn parts from bar and are continuously seeking to reduce cycle times, CMZ offers a range of multi-turret lathes. The TTL and TTS series of turning centres are designed for multi-axis milling and turning of complex parts. Movement in X3 and Z3 axes permits the unique tailstock option enabling the machining of longer parts. Both the TTL and TTS are capable of superimposed machining, cutting with three tools simultaneously. This very specific range completes CMZ’s product range in response to the demand from machining companies focused on high production rates. These companies receive high-volume production orders with very tight margins and it is essential that their CNC lathes are precise and reliable, as every micron counts.
Moreover, for all companies seeking to automate short and long batch runs, CMZ offers specific solutions with its Gantry Loader range. Solutions 100% tailored to customer needs, with an easy, simple programming system which can be used to minimise loading and unloading times. The automation solutions are infinite and perfectly tailored to the requirements of each type of customer. A way to maximise optimum performance of any numerical control lathe. With the shortage of skilled labour, automation has become a focus for all machining companies.
The manufacture of CNC lathes is a complex process that requires a lot of precision. CMZ applies its corporate philosophy to the manufacturing process with a clear commitment to in-house production. To that end, it has over 40,000m
2 of usable floor area across its production plants and by manufacturing over 80% of the components required in its CNC lathes in-house, a superior quality product is guaranteed.
CMZ lathes are suitable for all industry sectors, regardless of production levels, geometries and materials. For more information on CMZ CNC lathes visit the website
here.