The Solution: A Trusted Partnership
To make that leap, Forward turned to Ellison Technologies and longtime sales representative Mike Sess from the Cincinnati office. With years of positive experience, Brad and his team trusted Ellison’s technical guidance and commitment to service.
“We’ve had such good success with Ellison and the service they provide,” Meyers said. “That gave us the confidence to choose Tornos, knowing we’d have support every step of the way.”
Working closely with Forward, Mike recommended the Tornos Swiss GT 32 B — a machine that offers the precision, speed, and flexibility needed to support their growth into more complex part production.
Why the Tornos Swiss GT 32 B?
The Tornos Swiss GT 32 B delivers the high-performance machining capabilities Forward Technologies was looking for. With dual identical spindles, up to 40 tools (including 14 rotating), B-axis machining, and user-friendly programming with TISIS software, the machine makes producing intricate components faster and more efficient.
One standout feature for Forward was the counter spindle design.
“One of the big drivers that helped us pick a Tornos over other manufacturers was the counter spindle,” Meyers explained. “The counter spindle on a Tornos is the same as the primary spindle.”
That dual-spindle setup allows for consistent performance on both ends of the part — improving accuracy, reducing cycle time, and enabling greater part complexity.
