CNC West Feb March 2019

CNC WEST February/March 2019 www.CNC-West.com 81 Industry News roster of technical training options, service, applications and technical sup- port, equipment rentals and machine sales at its new location. Magnum Precision's staff includes sales, applications and service per- sonnel. The new facility offers ample space for training seminars, including hands-on sessions targeting machine operators and other customer person- nel. The dedicated training center accommodates classes of more than 10 students for locally based sessions, enabling customers to opt for training without the need for long commutes. Magnum Precision offers bilingual education with translation support for Spanish-speaking customers. The grand-opening event also will feature ancillary equipment from the brands and product lines the company represents. For more information and additional details about the grand- opening event, visit www.magnum- precisionmachines.com. Takisawa Taiwan Host Successful Open House in California Showroom Taiwan Takisawa makers of turning centers and slant bed lathes recently held an open house at their spacious office and showroom in Chino Hills, California. The open house was well attended with attendees looking at the latest technology and machines from Takisawa Taiwan. Among the machines displayed were the MX-800 and the FX-800 twin turret, twin spindle turning centers. The FX-800 is a multi-purpose machine made for process integration and high productivity. The company reports it is the perfect machine for short cycle times and high volumes. Its heavy- duty twin turrets and highly rigid twin spindles enhance machining accuracy. The MX-800 is equipped with twin turrets and twin spindles and is a multi- tasking fully intelligent turn/mill CNC lathe made for complex machining. On hand to lend a hand were Cali- fornia distributors Tornquist Machin- ery who cover southern California and PerformanceMachine Tools who cover northern California.