Multi-Spindle Turning

With nearly 100 Davenport Model B multi-spindle screw machines, Gates Albert manufactures high-volume precision turned components for customers across a wide range of industries. These machines are designed to perform multiple machining operations—including turning, drilling, tapping, forming, and cutoff—at the same time on different workpieces. As material advances through each spindle station, a finished part is produced with every machine cycle, making the process well suited for large production runs.

For customers, this manufacturing method offers several practical advantages. The high production rates help support large-volume demand while reducing the machining cost per part compared to single-spindle processes. Completing multiple operations within one continuous machine cycle also minimizes secondary handling and improves part-to-part consistency. Once a job is tooled and validated, Davenport screw machines provide repeatable production with tight dimensional control, making them an effective solution for components that require reliable quality, stable supply, and competitive pricing over the life of a production program.