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Use vertical lathes for innovative processing

Taizhou Eastern CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 2025.04.18
Taizhou Eastern CNC Technology Co., Ltd. Industry News

  Learn about vertical lathes

  In the tide of the industrial revolution, mechanical manufacturing has continuously broken through the limits, and the birth of vertical lathes is a milestone in the collision between human wisdom and heavy processing needs. Faced with "giants" such as steam turbines, giant gears, and aerospace rings, the stability and space limitations of traditional horizontal lathes have become bottlenecks. Vertical lathes With a vertical spindle design, gravity is converted into clamping advantages, making the processing problems of overweight and large-diameter workpieces easy to solve.

  Vertical lathes are a special type of machine tool whose spindle (workpiece clamping axis) is perpendicular to the ground, the workpiece is vertically fixed on the workbench, and the tool moves horizontally for cutting. Compared with traditional horizontal lathes (horizontal spindles), vertical structures are particularly suitable for processing large-diameter, heavy-weight disc or ring-shaped workpieces, such as large gears, turbines, wheels, etc.

  Structural features of vertical lathes

  The soul of a vertical lathe lies in the vertical layout of the spindle and the ground, with a circular rotating worktable that can carry tens of tons of workpieces. This design cleverly uses gravity to naturally fix the workpiece, avoiding the risk of deformation caused by cantilever clamping of the horizontal lathe. The tool of the vertical lathe feeds in the horizontal direction, and the multi-turret module can carry a variety of tools such as turning, milling, and drilling to achieve "one clamping, multi-faceted processing". The vertical structure "extends" the core components upward, greatly saving the horizontal space of the workshop. At the same time, the open design of the workbench is convenient for hoisting large workpieces. The operator can observe the processing status at close range and adjust the parameters quickly. This advantage of "small footprint and large processing range" is especially suitable for companies with limited plant space but variable workpiece sizes.

  What are the advantages of vertical lathes compared to horizontal lathes?

  In the field of manufacturing large workpieces, vertical lathes are like an "industrial giant". Its unique vertical structure design subverts the traditional processing logic and becomes synonymous with high precision, high efficiency, and high stability. Its core structural characteristics are the "hard core code" for its victory in the heavy manufacturing track.

  Compared with horizontal lathes, its circular worktable uses gravity to naturally fix large workpieces, completely solving the pain point of overhang deformation; the vertical layout saves 70% of horizontal space, but can easily handle "giants" such as wind power flanges and aerospace rings with a diameter of more than 10 meters; the high-rigidity column and horizontal feed system allow the cutting force to reach the foundation directly, with a stable precision of micron level and doubled efficiency. Whether it is stability, space utilization or complex parts processing capability, vertical lathes are irreplaceable "efficiency engines" in the heavy manufacturing field!

  Why choose VTC80 vertical lathe? ——Define a new benchmark for efficient precision manufacturing with vertical force!

  As a model of vertical lathes that integrate international cutting-edge technology, VTC80 vertical lathe is based on a vertical spindle structure and is specially designed for turning large disc parts and complex shape parts! It uses heavy-duty roller linear guides, good cutting rigidity, and dynamic response as fast as the wind. Even with long-term high-load processing, the accuracy is still as stable as a rock and the service life is long. Whether it is the curved surface carving of the car wheel hub, the multi-dimensional thread of the water pump impeller, or the special-shaped cone surface of the motor end cover, VTC80 can easily handle it and perfectly compatibility with the high-speed cutting requirements of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

  What is more commendable is that VTC80 uses the "space magic" of the vertical structure to achieve super load-bearing in a limited area - large radial workpieces are firmly laid flat on the workbench, and gravity-assisted clamping prevents deformation; the axial compact design is suitable for efficient processing of large workpieces with small axial dimensions and complex shapes, and milling modules can be added, one machine with multiple functions! Become the choice for improving quality and efficiency in the automotive, water pump, motor and other industries.

  Maximum rotation diameter of the bed: Φ900mm

  Maximum turning height: 650mm

  Maximum turning diameter: Φ800mm

  Spindle output torque: 1200N·m

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