GT-15 Gang Tool Models:
Gang Tool Lathe — The GT-15 CNC Gang Tool Turning Center
Cut cycle times, not floor space. The industry's most versatile mid-sized gang tool CNC lathe with 5-axis capability, C-axis live tooling, and optional sub-spindle — built for high-volume precision turning.
Maximize production density with ultra-fast turning and industrial rigidity. The GT-15 gang tool lathe offers the perfect balance of compact footprint and versatile cutting capacity. Available with Fanuc or GSK controls for high-volume medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive applications.
- Lightning-Fast Cycle Times: True gang tool positioning eliminates turret indexing delays. High-speed X/Z-axis motion at 1,180 IPM ensures near-zero tool changes and maximum hourly part yield — making this the ultimate high precision lathe for second operation work and primary turning alike.
- Massive Output, Optimized Footprint: Deploy a high-performance 6,000 RPM / 5 HP spindle in a compact 52" × 44" envelope — reclaiming your shop floor without sacrificing turning capacity. Ideal for cell-based manufacturing environments.
- Uncompromising Precision: A 1,500 lb Meehanite cast base provides the thermal stability and damping required for 24/7 operations on exotic materials with < 0.0001" tolerances. This is the high precision turning center your production demands.
- Complete Part Processing: Available with axial live tools, radial live tools, and C-axis capability — transforming the GT-15 into a true mill-turn lathe and multi-tasking turning center that eliminates secondary operations.
5-Axis Gang Tool Lathe Capability — The GT-15 5-Axis Turning Center
Machine complex geometries in a single setup. Simultaneous 5-axis operation allows the cutting tool to approach the workpiece from virtually any angle — unlocking entirely new capabilities and profit centers for your shop floor. The GT-15 is not just a gang tool lathe; it's a fully capable 5-axis turning center and C-axis lathe designed for complete part machining.
Unlock Maximum Production Efficiency with Multi-Tasking Turning
- Infinite Complexity: Produce intricate parts, deep undercuts, and complex contours that traditional CNC lathes simply can't touch. With full C-axis interpolation and radial live tools, your gang tool turning center becomes a mill-turn lathe capable of milling, drilling, tapping, and cross-work — all in one chucking.
- "Done-in-One" Setup: Eliminate secondary handling and costly multi-fixture workflows to drastically reduce setup errors. Parts come off the machine complete.
- Superior Surface Finish: Continuous, simultaneous tool motion prevents dwell lines and guarantees superior surface quality — critical for medical, aerospace, and defense components.
- Accelerated Cycle Times: Consolidate multiple operations into one fluid cycle to slash total machining time and speed up prototyping. Whether you need a second operation lathe or a primary production machine, the GT-15 delivers.
Why Manufacturers Trust CNC New Gang Tool Lathes — 30+ Years of Excellence
Based in Southern California since 1991, CNC New is the industry's leading manufacturer of gang tool lathes and gang tool turning centers, backed by three decades of engineering refinement and dedicated support.
Why Leading Manufacturers Choose CNC New for CNC Gang Tool Lathes
- Market Leadership: With over 30 years spent perfecting high-production gang tool CNC lathes, every GT-15 embodies next-level manufacturing rigor. From single spindle gang tool lathes to dual spindle lathes and sub-spindle turning centers, we offer the broadest lineup in the industry.
- Service-First Infrastructure: Our custom-built inventory and support software ensures that spare parts and expert technicians are available exactly when your production demands them — because downtime on an automated turning center costs real money.
- Global Quality, Local Price: By combining elite components — like Japanese NSK ball screws — with world-class builds, we deliver top-tier CNC gang tool lathe performance at a price point that maximizes your ROI.
- A Lifetime Commitment: Benefit from direct Southern California support for sales, service, and repairs. Our priority is keeping your shop competitive today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.
Industries Powered by CNC New Gang Tool Lathes & Automated Turning Centers
Delivering complex geometries and uncompromising accuracy for the world's most demanding sectors. From flight-critical aerospace hardware to life-saving medical implants, the GT-15's gang tool precision, 5-axis capability, and optional robotic arm loading systems meet the strict regulatory and tolerance requirements of every application.
Aerospace & Aviation
Flight-critical parts, jet engine blisks, and turbine components machined on high precision gang tool lathes with 5-axis simultaneous turning.
Medical & Dental
Orthopedic implants, dental abutments, bone screws, and surgical instruments produced on C-axis turning centers with sub-micron repeatability.
Defense & Military
Fire control fittings, guidance system housings, and projectile components manufactured on multi-tasking turning centers meeting MIL-SPEC requirements.
Automotive Performance
High-precision differential shafts, fuel injector bodies, and turbo components turned on automated lathes with vibratory bowl loading systems for unattended production.
Energy Sector
Rugged valve stems, specialized downhole components, and high-tolerance fittings machined on dual spindle lathes for maximum throughput.
Electronics & Technology
Micro-connectors, semiconductor handling parts, and fiber optic ferrules produced on gang tool lathes with axial live tools and radial live tools.
Tool, Die & Mold Making
Hardened punch pins, cavity inserts, core pins, and specialized tool holders turned on mill-turn lathes with full C-axis capability.
Marine Engineering
Corrosion-resistant shaft components, propeller hubs, and hydraulic fittings machined on twin spindle turning centers built for heavy-duty, high-volume runs.
Automated Lathes with Robotic Arm Loading & Vibratory Bowl Systems
CNC New gang tool lathes are designed for lights-out manufacturing and unattended production. Integrate our GT-15 with industry-leading robotic arm loading systems, vibratory bowl loading systems, and bar feeders to create a fully automated turning center capable of running 24/7 with minimal operator intervention.
Whether you need machine tending robots for high-mix/low-volume work or vibratory bowls for high-volume small parts, CNC New provides turnkey automated lathe cells that dramatically reduce labor costs while increasing throughput and consistency.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gang Tool Lathes
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| GT-15 SPECIFICATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specification | S.A.E. | Metric |
| Capacities | ||
| Max. Swing Over Bed | 9.4 in | 240 mm |
| Max. Turning Diameter | 2.7 in | 70 mm |
| Max. Swing Over Table | 4.7 in | 120 mm |
| Bar Capacity | 1.181 in | 30 mm |
| Travels & Feed Rates | ||
| X-Axis Travel | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 7 in | 180 mm |
| Rapid on X-Axis | 787 in/min | 20,000 mm/min |
| Rapid on Z-Axis | 787 in/min | 20,000 mm/min |
| Spindle | ||
| Power Rating | 3 hp | 2.2 kW |
| RPM | 100 – 6,000 rpm | 100 – 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Bore | 1.41 in | 36 mm |
| Drawtube Bore | 1-1/16 in | 27 mm (Optional 30 mm) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-4 | A2-4 |
| Collet Actuator | Pneumatic Cylinder | Optional Hydraulic |
| Base | ||
| Integral Casting | One Piece Construction | Flat Bed |
| Rail Span | 14.25 in | 362 mm |
| Casting Weight | 1,763 lbs | 800 kg |
| Linear Rails | 0.98 in P3 Accuracy | 25 mm P3 Accuracy |
| Ball Screws | Precision Ground 0.98 in C3 Accuracy | 25 mm |
| Auto Lubrication | Linear Rails & Ball Screws | Linear Rails & Ball Screws |
| Head Stock | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
| Turret Workholding | ||
| Gang Turret Table Height | 1.377 in | 35 mm |
| Table Length T-Slot | 17.71 in | 450 mm |
| Chuck Size | 5.3 in | 135 mm |
| Collet Nose Options | 5C | Special Custom Collets |
| Center Height Holders | 35 mm Tool Holders | Square & Round Holders |
| Precision | ||
| Positional Repeatability | ±0.0001 in (One-Tenth) | 0.003 mm |
| Positional Resolution | ±0.00005 in (50 Millionths) | 0.00127 mm |
| Positional Accuracy | ±0.0001 in (One-Tenth) | 0.003 mm |
| Spindle Runout | 0.00005 in (50 Millionths) | 0.003 mm |
| C-Axis Indexing (GSK) | Increment 0.001° | 360,000 Radial Position |
| Requirements | ||
| Coolant Capacity | 15 gallons | 60 Liters |
| Coolant Pump | 1/4 hp | 0.5 kW |
| Power Required | 2.5 kW KVA 30 amps | 208-240 VAC 3-Phase |
| Machine Dimensions | ||
| Floor Space (L x W) | 55 x 29 in | 1,380 x 710 mm |
| Machine Height | 56 in | 1,415 mm |
| Sheet Metal Length | 52 in | 1,320 mm |
| Sheet Metal Width | 44 in | 1,130 mm |
| Machine Weight | 2,425 lbs | 1,100 kg |
A gang tool lathe is a type of CNC turning center where multiple cutting tools are mounted on a linear gang plate instead of a rotating turret. Because all tools are positioned simultaneously, the machine eliminates turret indexing time, dramatically reducing cycle times for small to medium precision parts. Gang tool CNC lathes are ideal for high-volume production of parts under 2" in diameter.
A gang tool lathe uses a fixed gang plate with tools positioned side by side, allowing near-zero tool change times — the axes simply slide to the next tool. A turret lathe rotates between tool stations, which adds time per index. Gang tool turning centers excel at small-part, high-volume work where cycle time is critical.
Yes. Modern gang tool lathes like the CNC New GT-15 feature C-axis capability with axial live tools and radial live tools, transforming the machine into a mill-turn lathe that can drill, tap, mill flats, mill slots, and perform off-center work — all in a single setup.
CNC gang tool lathes are used across aerospace, medical & dental, automotive, defense & military, electronics, energy, marine engineering, and tool & die industries. Any application requiring high-volume, high precision turning of small to medium parts benefits from gang tool turning centers.
A sub-spindle lathe (or sub-spindle turning center) features a secondary spindle that grabs the part from the main spindle to machine the back side — enabling "done-in-one" complete part processing without manual re-chucking. CNC New offers sub-spindle lathes as part of the GT-15 platform.
Absolutely. CNC New gang tool lathes integrate with robotic arm loading systems, vibratory bowl loading systems, and bar feeders to create fully automated turning centers for lights-out, unattended machine tending production.
Iron-Clad Warranty & Lifetime Support
Your production doesn't stop, and neither do we. Every GT-15 is backed by our comprehensive warranty and supported directly from our Santa Ana, California headquarters.
When you invest in a machine from CNC New, Inc., you are never left waiting on an overseas time zone for answers. We provide the localized, rapid-response support that high-volume shops require.
- Comprehensive Machine Warranty: Every GT-15 comes with a robust factory warranty covering mechanical and electronic components, ensuring your investment is fully protected from day one. (Link to full warranty PDF here).
- OEM Control Warranties: Enjoy the added peace of mind that comes with industry-leading, global warranties directly from our control partners, Fanuc and GSK.
- Direct U.S.-Based Support: No outsourced call centers. When you call CNC New, you speak directly to the engineers and technicians who build, integrate, and program these machines.
- Massive On-Site Parts Inventory: We maintain a multi-million-dollar inventory of spare parts, Japanese ballscrews, and electronics at our Southern California facility — ready for immediate, overnight dispatch.
- Remote Diagnostics & Integration: Leveraging our custom-built support software, our technicians can help troubleshoot, optimize cycle times, and resolve programming issues remotely to get you back to making chips instantly.
The CNC New Commitment
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