The all-new GTi range of heavy-duty multitasking lathes from industry leader GEMINIS is now complete with the introduction of the Geminis GT11i. The largest among the GTi range, the GT11i offers an astounding 138” of swing over the bed and can has the capacity to hold up to 330,000 lbs between centers. The GT11i joins the GT5i, released in 2019 at EMO HANOVER, with 55” of swing over the bed and 13,000 lbs capacity between centers, the GT7i with up to 78” of swing and GT9i with up to 94” of swing.
“With the GT11i introduced, Geminis now offers a complete range of highly advanced heavy-duty turning solutions that fit a wide spectrum of applications in industries that include; power generation, oil exploration, paper & pulp, mining, iron & steel, construction equipment, aerospace and defence among others,” states Doug Schulte, Business Development Manager for GEMINIS importer Select Machining Technologies, based in Connecticut.
The GTi range leverages GEMINIS’ 60 years of experience and innovation to deliver increased rigidity, accuracy and ease of operation. At the heart of the GTi lathes is a headstock with larger bearings to deliver 4-speed ranges. A new brake system features higher torque and torsional rigidity for improved angular positioning on the C-axis. An all-new rack-and-pinion drive system is standard for the Z-axis with an additional front guideway of the bed for increased rigidity while the distance between guideways of the bed also contributes to increased rigidity and allows for integration of a broad range of turrets and boring units.
New sheet metal guarding and a 22” CNC controller screen (optional) give the GTi lathes a modern clean look, while improving ergonomics and ease of maintenance. Cabling is now protected from chips as well as coolant and wider chip conveyors provide optimal chip evacuation. A lower bed frame makes for easier access to setup and inspection and wider working surface for the operator. Stainless steel inner finishing is also now standard and LED lighting improves visibility within.
Adding to the structural improvements, GEMINIS Smart Manufacturing 4.0 enables operators and management to monitor key functions of the machine remotely on most smartphones, tablets and PCs. This includes the monitoring of energy consumption, temperature, total elapsed time running, current tool in use, machine position and alarms. Data collected provides statistical history for analysis to help optimize machine performance and schedule routine maintenance. Smart Manufacturing 4.0 can also be integrated with CAD/CAM and ERP programs without the need for additional hardware.
GEMINIS has also improved customer support to US manufacturers with its new partnership with SELECT MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES, based in Connecticut, as their national importer and master distributor. SELECT MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES products are represented by the nations leading distributors, MORRIS, GOSIGER, HARTWIG and ARIZONA CNC.
GEMINIS LATHES is a manufacturer of heavy-duty horizontal lathes and multitasking turning centers in the Basque country (northern area of Spain), with more than 60 years of experience. GEMINIS is well-known for its leadership in the development of heavy-duty turning solutions that integrate turning, milling, boring, grinding and other machining processes in one machine architecture. Industries served include; metallurgical, oil & gas, power generation, railways, paper & pulp, iron & steel, defence, mining, construction equipment and others.
To learn more about the all-new GEMINIS GTi lathes, contact Doug Schulte, Business Development Manager, Select Machining Technologies, [email protected] 860.519.8156 or visit, ncdevmgispt.wpengine.com.