Penn Machine Co., a manufacturer of wheels, axles and related equipment for transit, railroad, mining, oil and gas and industrial applications, has enhanced its Transit Division’s machining capacity with the addition of two 1200mm Honor Seiki vertical turning centers to the company’s Blairsville, Penn., facility.
The turning centers use a Fanuc robot to assist with performing workpiece turning of wheels up to 44-in diameter, as well as with live tool drilling, threading, workpiece probing and tool probing. This capital investment increases Penn Machine’s ability to manufacture solid wheels that meet the tightest tolerances.
“The addition of the most modern equipment to our production floor highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence,” said John Santarlas, president of Penn Machine. “Our willingness to continually invest in the latest technologies has helped us remain an industry leader. As we prepare to celebrate our first 100 years in business, acquisition of the machining centers and robotics equipment demonstrates our vision for the future.”
