The Davenport Hybrid Machine offers users precision, flexibility, and affordability in their manufacturing efforts. Simpler setups, faster cycle times, and a conventional Computer Numerical Control (CNC) interface make it easy to integrate the Davenport Hybrid Machine into virtually any workflow. This five-spindle lathes ability to hold tight tolerances with exceptional accuracy has been proven via rigorous testing.

Clients who utilize the Davenport Hybrid Machine can leverage capabilities such as:

• Cross-drilling, milling, rigid tapping, cross-tapping, profile turning, boring, single point threading etc.
• 2 & 3 axis machining capabilities
• 3 Station CNC back working axes
• Exceptional Machine Accuracy
• Aerospace alloys and other tough materials; A286, 300 Series Stainless, 400 Series Stainless, Inconel 718 etc.

Davenport Hybrid Machine Features

The Hybrid Machine takes the best mechanical features of Davenport’s screw machines and integrates them seamlessly with the precision provided by advanced CNC technology. Features of this multi-spindle screw machine include:

Revolving Head & Spindles on Bearings

The Hybrid Machine’s revolving head and spindles are mounted on preloaded, angular contact ball bearings. This provides exceptional accuracy and ensures consistent spindle positioning. This configuration does not require thrust ring adjustments or endplay, facilitating improved length control and reduced friction and wear. As a result, the Hybrid Machine boasts a longer than average service life.

CNC Cross Slides

All cross slides on the Davenport Hybrid ride on the highest quality, and most rigid linear rails and ball screws available on the market. By utilizing this technology, the Hybrid is able to consistently hold form tolerances on diameters better than 0.0005”, without the use of shave tools. The addition of 2 and 3 axis slide options in multiple positions, allow for unmatched machining flexibility and precision for cross-drilling, milling, rigid tapping, cross-tapping, profile turning, single point threading and boring operations.

Innovative Modular Tool System

We elected to integrate new tool holders into our Hybrid Machine to ensure ease of use for operators. The Davenport Hybrid Machine features a first- and second-position rigid integral mounting dovetail interface. Our setup ensures that all positions are high-pressure coolant ready and features a carbide insert for form, skive, profiling, and cutoff.

Our rigid integral mounting dovetail interface also allows for a fully adjustable center height and taper. Clients may leverage the capability of the adjustable stop for tool positioning.

End working spindles now utilize QCT (quick change) tool holders. Allowing for faster tool changes and pre-setting to be done outside the machine, optimizing set-up time.

Expanded Back Working Capabilities

The Hybrid Machine utilizes a fully CNC controlled back working axis. The back working station allows for 3 live tools to be mounted for various applications. Including, rigid tapping, single point turning or threading, drilling, spot drilling etc. The back working spindle also boasts the ability to provide 3 axis machining capabilities. Including milling and flat generation, cross-drilling etc.

Short Indexing Time

The Hybrid Machine boasts a revolving head index time as short as 0.4 seconds. Many of our customers report 2-second part cycles being reduced to 1.85-second part cycles when using the Hybrid Machine. This increases productivity by fabricating up to 7.5% more parts per shift. The Hybrid Machine’s expanded capabilities are not substituted for speed; the Hybrid still provides the fastest head index in the industry.

New Machine Base

Our new and improved machine base has doubled the volume of coolant that the Hybrid Machine can hold. Our team managed this improvement with minimal machine envelope expansion. The machine’s mass increased by approximately 25%—roughly 2000 pounds. Integrated structural supports also help improve rigidity and machine dampening.

Superior Size and Process Control

We’ve improved the level of process control provided by the Hybrid Machine. Davenport users experience fewer outliers and lower PPM defect rates. These factors—in addition to tighter bell curves and higher CpKs—result in a superior return on investment. Many users see profit increases that far outweigh the cost of the initial upgrade.

Now Offering: IEMCA NEXT 25 Bar Loader

Davenport now offers the option to equip an automatic bar loading system to the Hybrid Machine. The NEXT 25 Bar Loader does not retract remnant, allowing for faster load speeds and shorter remnants, reducing material waste seen in other bar feeders. Testing has shown productivity increases of 12%-25% can be reached by using the Next 25.

Five-Spindle Screw Machine Capabilities

Multi-spindle screw machines are a variety of turning machine. They allow manufacturers to fabricate products quickly as they utilize multiple tools to cut numerous pieces of material simultaneously. The process relies on multiple spindles carried in a precision-machined drum, which typically rotate in a horizontal orientation.

The process conducts multiple operations in each rotation of the drum and each complete rotation produces a part. This results in an exceptionally efficient process. At Davenport Machine, our multi-spindle screw machine capabilities include:

• Forming
• Back-working
• Drilling
• Reaming
• Broaching
• Cross-milling
• Flat-generation
• Cross-drilling
• Thread-rolling
• Roll Stamping
• Burnishing
• Keyway-milling
• Slotting
• Thread-milling

Partnering with Davenport for Your Machining Needs

At Davenport Machine, we’ve worked for more than 100 years to position ourselves as an ideal provider of precision machining equipment. Our machines offer faster operations, a smaller footprint, and greater ROI than virtually any competing product.

Contact us today or request a quote to find out more about the cost-effective and efficient Davenport Hybrid Machine.