Feeler FTC-10

The Feeler FTC-10 is a small two-axis CNC lathe: a 6 in chuck as standard with 8 in in brackets as the alternative, a maximum turning diameter of φ240 mm and a turning length of 255 mm (10.0 in). It is the smallest of the three FTC linear guide lathes.

The spindle runs to 6,000 rpm on an A2-5 nose. High speed on a small lathe is what keeps surface speed up on small diameters, so the figure suits pins, bushings, fittings and other bar parts. Bar capacity is φ45 mm, through a φ56 mm spindle bore. A bar feeder turns the machine into an unattended producer of short parts, provided the parts stay inside the 255 mm turning length.

X travel is printed as 120+20 mm and Z travel as 290 mm (11.4 in). Both axes rapid at 24 m/min, listed as 24/24 m/min for X/Z, which is brisk for a machine whose longest move is the 290 mm Z stroke. The turret has 10 stations and the tailstock takes an MT-3 centre.

Feeler describes the FTC series as linear guide lathes with a solid structural design and the latest FANUC controller, aimed at small and medium-sized parts in everyday production. Nothing in the table suggests driven tools, a C axis or a sub-spindle on this model, so milled features need a second operation elsewhere. Motor power is not published.