How to Select a CNC Lathe
Compare swing, turning length, spindle bore, chuck, turret, control and production requirements.
The short answer
Choose a CNC lathe around the parts and operations you need to produce. Send drawings, material, tolerances and batch information, then compare the proposed machine together with its workholding, tooling, controls and acceptance scope.
IXORTA prepares project-specific equipment configurations and export quotations from Türkiye. Use the checklist below to define your requirements; final specifications and scope belong in the written offer.
Prepare your enquiry
- Representative part drawings and material
- Blank size, workholding and required operations
- Tolerances, finish and inspection method
Send the machine type, required capacity, destination country or port, project timeline and technical requirements.
Technical quotationSlant Bed Architecture: Rigidity, Thermal Stability & Chip Evacuation
Selecting an industrial CNC turning center (CNC torna tezgahı / خراطة سي ان سي في تركيا / دستگاه تراش سی ان سی) starts with determining the bed structure. True 30° or 45° slant bed monoblock castings provide superior cutting stability compared to traditional flatbed designs with bolted slant carriages.
| Technical Parameter | IX-TC-45 (Compact Bar Lathe) | IX-TC-65 (Heavy Production) | IX-TC-85 (Big Bore Heavy Duty) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Swing over Bed / Carriage | $\varnothing 500\text{ mm} / \varnothing 300\text{ mm}$ | $\varnothing 600\text{ mm} / \varnothing 400\text{ mm}$ | $\varnothing 750\text{ mm} / \varnothing 520\text{ mm}$ |
| Max Turning Diameter / Length | $\varnothing 350\text{ mm} \times 450\text{ mm}$ | $\varnothing 450\text{ mm} \times 750\text{ mm}$ | $\varnothing 550\text{ mm} \times 1200\text{ mm}$ |
| Hydraulic Chuck Size | 6-inch / 8-inch ($\varnothing 165 - 210\text{ mm}$) | 8-inch / 10-inch ($\varnothing 210 - 250\text{ mm}$) | 12-inch / 15-inch ($\varnothing 305 - 380\text{ mm}$) |
| Through-Spindle Bar Capacity | $\varnothing 45\text{ mm}$ (opt. $\varnothing 52\text{ mm}$) | $\varnothing 65\text{ mm}$ (opt. $\varnothing 75\text{ mm}$) | $\varnothing 90\text{ mm}$ (opt. $\varnothing 105\text{ mm}$) |
| Spindle Speed & Nose | 4,500 RPM | A2-6 Nose | 3,500 RPM | A2-8 Nose | 2,500 RPM | A2-11 Nose |
| Main Spindle Motor Power | $11.0 / 15.0\text{ kW}$ (Fanuc) | $15.0 / 18.5\text{ kW}$ (Fanuc) | $22.0 / 30.0\text{ kW}$ (Fanuc) |
| Turret Type & Stations | 12-Station Hydraulic / Servo | 12-Station BMT55 Live Tooling | 12-Station BMT65 Live Tooling |
| Tailstock Quill Travel & Taper | Hydraulic $100\text{ mm}$ | MT4 | Hydraulic $120\text{ mm}$ | MT5 | Programmable $150\text{ mm}$ | MT5 |
Live Tooling & C-Axis Contour Milling Capabilities
Adding driven live tools (BMT45 / BMT55 / BMT65) eliminates secondary machining setups on vertical milling centers. Parts are completed in a single cycle with full rotational C-axis interpolation ($0.001^\circ$ resolution):
- BMT Turret Rigidity: Solid face clamping with 4 locking bolts delivers zero deflection during heavy off-center keyway milling, radial drilling, and axial rigid tapping.
- Driven Tool Motor: Dedicated $3.7 - 5.5\text{ kW}$ servo drive powering live tools up to $5,000\text{ RPM}$ with high torque across low speeds.
- High-Pressure Chip Evacuation: Integrated 20-bar high-pressure coolant delivered through the tool holder directly to the cutting insert tip, breaking long stringy chips in alloy steel and stainless steel.
Automation Readiness: Bar Feeders & Part Catchers
For high-volume production, IXORTA configures CNC lathes with automated material handling:
Hydrodynamic Short / Long Bar Feeder
Supports $1.2\text{m}$ to $3.2\text{m}$ raw bar stock with oil-film hydrodynamic stabilization, preventing high-speed vibration and surface scratching on precision shafts.
Automated Parts Catcher & Exit Conveyor
Hydraulic swing arm parts catcher retrieves cut-off components and deposits them onto an external bucket conveyor, permitting lights-out unattended manufacturing.
CNC Control Systems & Factory Acceptance Standards
IXORTA equips lathes with Fanuc 0i-TF Plus or Siemens SINUMERIK 828D with TurnStep conversational graphics. Operators can program complex stepped shafts, multi-lead threads, and eccentric grooving directly on the shop floor without external CAM software.
Essential Details to Send with Your Lathe Enquiry
- Part drawings with diameters, lengths, tolerances, and thread specifications
- Raw material grade (carbon steel, 4140/4340 alloy, stainless 316, brass, cast iron)
- Live tooling preference (turning only vs. turn-mill with C-axis and driven tools)
- Through-spindle bar diameter requirement and bar feeder interface necessity
- Electrical supply ($380-415\text{V}, 50/60\text{ Hz}$) and destination delivery port / customs point
Submit your part drawings to [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +90 551 280 32 99 for a free cycle time simulation, tooling layout, and factory-direct commercial proposal.