Below is a comprehensive buyer’s guide to CNC lathes + some example machines to help you see what’s available. If you tell me your budget, size limits, or use-case (job shop, prototyping, production), I can narrow further. For more information please visit trevisan 900 1. Introduction & Basics A CNC lathe (or turning center) is a machine tool in which the workpiece rotates while one or more cutting tools move along axes to remove material. It’s ideal for cylindrical parts like shafts, bushings, threaded components, etc. Key advantages of CNC lathes: But choosing the right one is a significant investment; mistakes are costly. 2. What to Define First: Your Requirements Before browsing models, answer: Requirement Why It Matters Part dimensions (max diameter, length) Determines swing capability, bed length, and spindle bore Material types (aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.) Affects required torque, rigidity, spindle power Part complexity If you need milling, drilling, tapping on the part, you’ll want live tooling, Y-axis, or sub-spindle Production volume / cycle time goals Determines if you need automation (bar feeders, part catchers) Tolerance & finish requirements Drives the level of machine accuracy, thermal stability, guide design Floor / facility constraints The machine’s footprint, weight, power, foundation, […]
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