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UCIMU lead and draw spindle lathe
Belgium, 8750 Zwevezele
UCIMU lead and draw spindle lathe
MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe
Serbia, 35000 Jagodina
MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe
FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe
Serbia, 35000 Jagodina
FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe
Center Lathe
Belgium, 8750 Zwevezele
Center Lathe
GILDEMEISTER HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HANSEAT 1020 center lathe
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ZMM BULMAK CU 630 center lathe
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Germany, 47839 Krefeld
ZMM BULMAK CU 630 center lathe
MINGANTI MTS - C4 Lathe for Through-holes
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HAMBURG 540 Center lathe
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KNUTH TURNADO 230x1000 V Centre Lathe
BULMAC C 400 TM Center lathe
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Germany, 47839 Krefeld
BULMAC C 400 TM Center lathe
KNUTH TURNADO 230/1500 Centre Lathe
WMW HECKERT MIKROMAT center lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
WMW HECKERT MIKROMAT center lathe
MAX MÜLLER Centre Lathe
Germany, 26907 Walchum
MAX MÜLLER Centre Lathe
GEMA LZ 160 Center Lathe
Germany, 96279 Weidhausen
GEMA LZ 160 Center Lathe
PINACHO MUSTANG 200 Lathe
Spain, 08228 Terrassa
PINACHO MUSTANG 200 Lathe
COLCHESTER HARRISON V 390 Centre Lathe
GRAZIANO SAG 22 Centre Lathe
Germany, 86551 Aichach / Gallenbach
GRAZIANO SAG 22 Centre Lathe
PINACHO S90/180 Lathe
Spain, 46690 Alcudia de Crespins
PINACHO S90/180 Lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN JUNIOR Center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
WEISSER HEILBRONN JUNIOR Center lathe
CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe
Spain, 08670 Navas
CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe
CMZ T360 Lathe
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Spain, 46690 Alcudia de Crespins
CMZ T360 Lathe
HU 310 x 1000 Center lathe
Germany, 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd
HU 310 x 1000 Center lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
DALIAN CDS 6236 Center lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
DALIAN CDS 6236 Center lathe
WEILER MATADOR center lathe
Germany, 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
WEILER MATADOR center lathe
UNITOR D550 Lathe
Spain, 01080 Vitoria-Gasteiz
UNITOR D550 Lathe
WMW Center lathe
Germany, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
WMW Center lathe
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
Germany, 73340 Amstetten
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
WMW DLZ 450/1250 Center lathe
Germany, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
WMW DLZ 450/1250 Center lathe
BOEHRINGER center lathe
Germany, 73340 Amstetten
BOEHRINGER center lathe
UMA 17 Center lathe
Germany, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
UMA 17 Center lathe
HEIDENREICH AND HARBECK 21 R 0 Center lathe
Germany, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
HEIDENREICH AND HARBECK 21 R 0 Center lathe
ERNAULT BATIGNOLES 170 HN Central lathe
ELEWER BV 20 Center Lathe
Spain, 28890 Loeches - Madrid
ELEWER BV 20 Center Lathe
STANKOIMPORT center lathe
Germany, 96279 Weidhausen
STANKOIMPORT center lathe
COLCHESTER center lathe
Germany, 73340 Amstetten
COLCHESTER center lathe
HESSAPP Center Lathe
Germany, 58285 Gevelsberg
HESSAPP Center Lathe
VDF Center lathe
Germany, 96279 Weidhausen
VDF Center lathe
COLCHESTER Triumpf 2000 Lead and feed spindle lathe
BOEHRINGER 660 Lead and feed spindle lathe
MANNAIONI Threading lathe
Italy, 10064  Pinerolo
MANNAIONI Threading lathe
MANNAIONI Threading lathe
Italy, 10064  Pinerolo
MANNAIONI Threading lathe
JESSEY PRINCE 1340 Parallel lathe for turning and threading
MATRA MD25 Centre Lathe
Germany, 86685 Huisheim
MATRA MD25 Centre Lathe
WEIPERT W 900 Centre Lathe
Germany, 86757 Wallerstein
WEIPERT W 900 Centre Lathe
GORNATI LEGOR 250 Lathe
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Portugal, 2430-012 Amieira, Marinha Grande
GORNATI LEGOR 250 Lathe
Center lathe
Germany, 06388 Gröbzig
Center lathe

Centre lathes are frequently used to produce small batches, turn spare parts or for educational purposes. This versatile basic form of universal lathe can be extended with useful features (e.g. thread cutting). Centre lathes differ on many technical parameters, such as turning diameter, turning length, centre height, distance between centres, spindle bore and jaw chuck. At Surplex you can quickly purchase by auction cost-effective used centre lathes -among other machine tools- including modern models from VDF and other manufacturers.

A centre lathe is a machine that makes cylindrical shapes from materials such as steel and heavy-duty plastic. Perhaps the most common use for a lathe is the manufacture of component parts for the combustion engine. The first centre lathes were manual machines that were operated directly by people. In recent years, however, CNC centre lathes have been introduced into large scale production facilities to speed up the process, cut production costs and remove the element of human error. These automated centre lathe operations are controlled by computers which are programmed in advance to carry out specific tasks.

  • It is the simplest and most basic form of the universal lathe
  • Headstock, tool slide, tailstock, workpiece mount, feed and a steady rest are its components
  • Mainly used for maintenance work
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A CNC centre lathe machine is commonly used in the manufacture of component parts for engines. However, a large number of businesses use them primarily for maintenance work. Replacement parts can be produced quickly and accurately by a centre lathe, which means machines being used for the main production process don't have to cease operations. In modern facilities, the centre lathe is deemed too inefficient to be used for mass production processes, but many small companies still rely heavily on them. In order to cut costs, many of these firms purchase second-hand centre lathes. A used centre lathe is every bit as reliable as a brand-new machine, but it can be purchased at a significant discount.

JET Center lathe in operation

Depending on the part being produced, changes are made to three key elements of the manufacturing process: turning speed, cutting depth and feed speed. The turning speed is gradually increased to create a smooth finish. The cutting depth affects the processing speed, as well as how 'rough' the final finish is. The feed speed also affects the 'roughness' of the finish. Generally speaking: the lower the feed speed, the smoother the finish.

The most important component parts of a turning centre lathe are the tool slide, the tailstock, the workpiece mount, the chuck, the feed and the headstock. A manual machine is controlled by a person turning handles on the cross slide and top slide. These handles turn the chuck, which drives the movement that makes the part. The speed of the chuck can be altered by opening the headstock and changing the arrangement of the gears.

Centre lathe processes have changed dramatically over the years. Computers now take charge of production, and modern machines are fitted with a quick-action tool holder. This allows different tools to be used during the same production process through an automated switching process. Human involvement in the manufacturing of a part can be cut significantly, which improves the profitability of the operation.

A workpiece is fixed in the tailstock and clamped into place to ensure it can't move during the manufacturing process. In order to prevent tiny vibrations that can cause irregularities in the finished parts, a bezel can be used. This is particularly effective when working at high speeds or with particularly long workpieces.

The centre lathe is one of the most commonly used metalworking machines in modern industry. While there are many centre lathes for sale in the UK, they often come with a high price-tag. You can save your business money by perusing the latest second-hand centre lathes for sale at Surplex.com. We are often sourcing quality centre lathes from manufacturers such as MAZAK, ERIKSEN, TOS and VOEST ALPINE.

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