Heavy-duty vertical lathes are primarily used for machining large, heavy rotary components. They can machine a wide range of materials, from common carbon steel and alloy steel to non-ferrous metals and even certain non-metallic materials.
Common Materials and Applications
Heavy-duty vertical lathes are suitable for a wide range of materials; the specific choice depends on the operating conditions required for the part.
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel: 1045, 4140, 42CrMo4, 4340 Hydraulic cylinder bodies, large gears, heavy-duty machine tool spindles
Stainless Steel: 304, 316, 17-4PH Chemical process vessels, food processing machinery, offshore engineering components
Castings: Cast iron, cast steel Large machine tool beds, bases, flywheels
Non-ferrous Metals: Aluminum, copper, bronze, brass Large motor housings, bearing cages, molds
Special Alloys: Inconel® (chromium-nickel-iron alloy), Invar® (Invar alloy) Aerospace engine components, precision instrument structural parts
Machining Capabilities
The core advantage of heavy-duty vertical lathes lies in their enormous machining dimensions and load-bearing capacity.
Maximum Swivel/Machining Diameter φ1,000 mm φ4,000 mm φ25,000 mm
Maximum Machining Height 1,000 mm 3,150 mm 5,500 mm
Maximum Workpiece Weight 2 metric tons 32 metric tons 600 metric tons
Typical Applications
Precision parts, small-to-medium flanges Large valves, medium-to-large gearboxes Hydro turbine runners, nuclear island components, giant ship components
We also provide forging blanks and CNC precision machining services for our clients, covering industries such as energy, petrochemicals, steel, engineering machinery, plastics, prevention and control, hydraulics, healthcare, and food. Please feel free to send us drawings for inquiries.
Metalworking Services
CNC Machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Metal Welding
Metal Cutting
Metal Bending
Metal Punching
Metal Forging
Metal Sheet Rolling
Tube and Plate Drilling
Our heavy-duty forging presses support open-die forging and deformation of large-section forgings, including discs, shafts, blocks, and custom components. This capability enables us to meet the demanding forming requirements of heavy industrial applications.
Heat treatment is a critical step in achieving the mechanical properties required for heavy-duty forgings. Our process capabilities meet the strength, toughness, and structural stability requirements for forged components used under demanding operating conditions.
We offer machining capabilities for large forged shafts and long cylindrical components, supporting both rough and finish machining. This capacity is suitable for stepped shafts, rotor shafts, rollers, and other heavy-duty forged shaft components.
Our machining facilities are capable of handling large ring-shaped forgings and circular parts that require precise turning, face machining, boring, and contour control. This capability is suitable for industrial ring blanks, heavy-duty circular parts, and machined ring forgings.
We offer machining solutions for heavy-duty cylindrical, hollow, and tubular forgings. This capability supports the machining of sleeves, cylinders, and other thick-walled forged components used in pressure vessels, rotating systems, and general industrial applications.
Quality control is integrated into our production process through the inspection and testing of forged and machined parts. Our capabilities help verify the dimensional accuracy, condition, and quality consistency of industrial forgings prior to delivery.
Finished forgings are properly protected and packaged to minimize the risk of damage during storage and transportation. Our packaging methods ensure the safe domestic delivery and export shipment of machined and high-value forged components.
