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Mar 22, 2025

SW North America showcases twin-spindle CNC machining center at Eastec | Cutting Tool Engineering

SW North America, a supplier of horizontal multi- and single-spindle CNC machining centers, automation, and complete system solutions, announced that its manufacturing automation capabilities will be

SW North America, a supplier of horizontal multi- and single-spindle CNC machining centers, automation, and complete system solutions, announced that its manufacturing automation capabilities will be on display at EASTEC on May 13-15, 2025.

At the event, SW North America will feature a live demonstration of its BA 322i, a compact, twin-spindle horizontal CNC machining center engineered to deliver fully autonomous, high-precision production for demanding industries, including aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and automotive.

The BA 322i is designed as a complete manufacturing cell. With a Fanuc LRmate 200id 7L robot and onboard workpiece storage, the machine runs continuously with minimal human intervention—making it ideal for manufacturers looking to boost productivity while reducing labor costs and floor space requirements.

Key highlights of the live machining demonstration will include:

“The BA 322i is a prime example of how SW North America combines precision engineering with intelligent automation to meet the evolving needs of medical, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers,” said Mark Reichenbacher, President and CEO, SW North America. “At this year’s Eastec, attendees will see firsthand how this system reduces downtime, increases output, and maintains exceptional quality—all within a smaller manufacturing footprint.”

Visit SW North America at booth number 1318 at Eastec to explore the BA 322i and learn how SW’s machining centers and automation solutions can advance your production goals, or connect with us at sw-machines.com/us/.

Cone-shaped pins that support a workpiece by one or two ends during machining. The centers fit into holes drilled in the workpiece ends. Centers that turn with the workpiece are called “live” centers; those that do not are called “dead” centers.

Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.

CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.