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Scout 320 REV 3:2018
2. Technical Information
2.1 Description of the Machine
The Scout 320 is an Automatic Hydrodynamic Magazine style Bar Feeder designed for feeding
round, square and hexagonal bar stock in lengths up to 12', in a diameter range of 3-27 mm, into
CNC lathes.
The Scout 320 comes equipped with a Mitsubishi controller and Servo drive standard. It also
features dual anti-vibration devices that stabilize the bar stock at two critical points between the
guide channel and lathe spindle maximizing RPM potential. The polyurethane guide channels
increase strength and stability.
Following Features
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Bar diameter capacity: 3 mm to 27 mm (.118” to 1.062”)
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Automatic loading magazine — 8 linear inches of rack capacity
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Double pusher, space saving design
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Polyurethane Quick Change guide channel — noise & vibration dampening
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Hydrodynamic support via high volume oil flow into channels
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Mitsubishi motion control — dependable and user friendly, allows easy bar feeder
parameter changes-belt drive unit
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Dual anti-vibration devices—one internal to the bar feeder, the other mounted between
the telescopic nose and the lathe headstock
Standard Features
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(1) Guide channel set to be chosen by customer. Several sizes to choose from, each
handling a specific stock range. See chart below (spindle liner required if channel set is
not lathe’s max capacity)
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(1) Standard telescoping front nose matched to the guide channel set
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(1) O.D. bar stock collet (to be chosen by customer, specific collet needed for each stock
diameter)
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Swiss headstock synchronization device
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Automatic remnant retraction, self-centering gripper
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Custom lathe cable and interface plugs
