The Patriot 338 Bar Feeder by EDGE Technologies is a rugged, magazine-type automation solution built for continuous, high-speed feeding of bar stock into CNC lathes. Designed for the US marketplace, this model is compatible with both fixed headstock and Swiss-style lathes, feeding round, square, and hexagonal material with diameters ranging from 3 mm (0-118 inches) up to 42 mm (1-653 inches) and lengths up to 3-800 mm (12 feet 5 inches).

Performance and precision are paramount for the Patriot 338. It utilizes universal polyurethane guide channels for noise and vibration dampening, paired with a high-volume oil flow to create a hydrodynamic bearing effect that stabilizes the bar stock. Crucially, it features a dual anti-vibration device—one internal and one mounted externally between the nose and the lathe spindle—to dramatically stabilize the material and help maximize the achievable spindle RPM. Control is made easy with a flexible touchscreen that offers storage for 36 jobs, robust diagnostics, and an easy-to-use remote pendant. An integrated Mitsubishi controller and servo drive provide reliable motion control, while the Swiss Package includes a synchronization device and telescopic nose for precision headstock coupling.