Gang tool lathes are often more cost-effective than turret lathes due to the simplicity of their tool change process. The lathe's standard axis servos and leadscrews handle all the work, whereas motorizing a turret can increase costs significantly.
Gang tool CNC lathes have an accuracy advantage over turret lathes due to their simpler moving parts, which reduces tolerance stack up and other types of slop. Additionally, the gang lathe is better suited for moving parts across shorter distances.
The tool change process in gang lathes is incredibly speedy as it utilizes slide motion for tool changes, eliminating the need for turret indexing.
Gang tooling lathes offer fast setup times, with a simple set of tools and the ability to switch out a single block for a specific size twist drill allowing for a wide range of gang work to be accomplished.
Gang Tool lathes are known for their robustness, which is directly linked to their simplicity. With fewer moving parts, gang lathes are less prone to errors and malfunctions.