TAJMAC ZS 42

The TAJMAC ZS 42 is a CNC multi-spindle turning center featuring six spindles and a maximum bar capacity of 42 mm. The ZS designation distinguishes this model from the ZSPS series, representing a mid-range bar diameter configuration that fills the gap between the 32 mm ZSPS models and the larger 52 mm variant. The ZS 42 targets the broad class of turned parts in automotive, hydraulic, and industrial manufacturing where 32 mm bar capacity is insufficient but the full 52 mm envelope is not required.

The 42 mm bar diameter is significant because it encompasses a wide range of automotive and hydraulic components that fall above the standard 32 mm threshold — including hydraulic union fittings in larger pipe sizes, automotive suspension ball-joint housings, pump impeller blanks, and industrial valve cartridges. Manufacturers running these part families on single-spindle turning centers face throughput limitations that the ZS 42's multi-spindle cycle directly addresses. Six simultaneous machining positions, each performing independent CNC-programmed operations, multiply effective spindle time by a factor approaching 6:1 compared to single-spindle approaches.

The ZS 42's servo-driven slide system follows the architecture established across the TAJMAC CNC multi-spindle range. Cross slides at each spindle position perform external turning, profiling, grooving, and chamfering under program control, while end-working slides provide axial drilling, tapping, boring, and facing capability. The Siemens Sinumerik multi-channel control manages each position as an independent axis group, allowing complex parts with mixed turning and hole-making requirements to be fully programmed and optimized per station without compromising cycle time at other positions.

Material flexibility on the ZS 42 is broad: the machine handles free-machining steel grades, case-hardening steels, stainless steels, brass alloys, aluminum, and copper. High-pressure through-spindle coolant supports chip evacuation and tool life across materials, particularly important at 42 mm diameter where chip volume per revolution is substantially higher than at 32 mm. The rigid cast iron base structure minimizes thermal and mechanical deformation during continuous production, supporting the dimensional consistency demanded in automotive and hydraulic applications.

Pricing for the TAJMAC ZS 42 is typically in the $1,000,000–$1,500,000 range, positioning it as a mid-tier investment among CNC multi-spindle automatics. For facilities already proficient in multi-spindle operation, the ZS 42 offers a straightforward capacity expansion path for larger-diameter part families without the full cost of a large-bore ten-spindle machine. TAJMAC supports the ZS 42 with European service coverage and spare parts availability, with growing support networks in North American and Asian markets served through distributor partnerships.