Pick-up spindle

A pick-up spindle is a component of a lathe that removes the processed workpieces from the main spindle.

The company FMB Maschinenbau, based in the Lower Franconia town of Faulbach, specialises in loading magazines and bar loading magazines. FMB Maschinenbau loading systems are used in CNC turning, i.e. machining. The company also specialises in automation technology. FMB Maschinenbau also produces the UNIROBOT range of handling systems, which provide the industry with excellent solutions. Each FMB bar loading magazine, short bar loading magazine and handling system is an economic component for loading and unloading machine tools.

The high quality of FMB products has been recognised and valued worldwide for decades. FMB has produced thousands of loading systems all over the world for a wide variety of purposes, including Single-spindle lathes, fixed headstock lathes, sliding headstock lathes and multi-spindle lathes. Material flow systems from FMB are compatible with all lathe types available on the market. Quality is guaranteed down to the finest detail – The guide channel, bush guidance, steady rest, material storage and centering device are precision manufactured components with extremely low wear.