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NARDINI MS 175 E Centre Lathe
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GRAZIANO SAG 12 Centre Lathe
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GRAZIANO SAG 12 Centre Lathe
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BÖHRINGER DUE 800 Center lathe
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Germany, 76275 Ettlingen
BÖHRINGER DUE 800 Center lathe
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2500 center lathe
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Germany, 04895 Falkenberg
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2500 center lathe
CAZENEUVE HBY590 Lathe
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France, region Ille-et-Vilaine
CAZENEUVE HBY590 Lathe
WEILER VS1 CONDOR center lathe
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Germany, 01665 Klipphausen
WEILER VS1 CONDOR center lathe
SZERSZAMGEPIPARIMÜVEK EMU-250 center lathe
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KAMI DKM 410 L Center Lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
KAMI DKM 410 L Center Lathe
UWM 400 x 1000 DRO Center Lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
UWM 400 x 1000 DRO Center Lathe
TOS SUI 40 A Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
TOS SUI 40 A Center lathe
TACCHI MT400 Centre Lathe
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Netherlands, 4873 LA Etten-Leur
TACCHI MT400 Centre Lathe
HBM 400 x 1000 DRO Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
HBM 400 x 1000 DRO Center lathe
HBM 360 x 1000 DRO Center Lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
HBM 360 x 1000 DRO Center Lathe
BOEHRINGER V 800 lead and feed spindle lathe
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TOS Sui 50 Universal lathe
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Netherlands, 4873 LA Etten-Leur
TOS Sui 50 Universal lathe
AYEL-TECH BT 400 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
AYEL-TECH BT 400 Center lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN Gohliath Center Lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
WEISSER HEILBRONN Gohliath Center Lathe
UWM 320 x 900 Vario/DRO Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
UWM 320 x 900 Vario/DRO Center lathe
HBM 320 x 900 Professionele Center Lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
HBM 320 x 900 Professionele Center Lathe
TOS SUS 80/1250 Center Lathe
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Czech Republic, 664 54 Nesvačilka 664 54
TOS SUS 80/1250 Center Lathe
VDF H&H S 500 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
VDF H&H S 500 Center lathe
WMW DLZ 400 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
WMW DLZ 400 Center lathe
BERNADO 165 Top Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
BERNADO 165 Top Center lathe
WAGNER DCJ 200 PLUS X 750 Centre lathe
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WEILER LZ 280 S/2 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
WEILER LZ 280 S/2 Center lathe
HEYLIGENSTEDT Center lathe
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Germany, 65423 Rüsselsheim
HEYLIGENSTEDT Center lathe
SCULFORT MAXICAP 350 X 2000 D Center lathe
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HBM 330 x 600 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
HBM 330 x 600 Center lathe
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2000 Centre lathe
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BOEHRINGER Center lathe
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Germany, 40472 Düsseldorf
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
CAZENEUVE HB Centering Lathe
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Netherlands, 4873 LA Etten-Leur
CAZENEUVE HB Centering Lathe
ZMM SU582 center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
ZMM SU582 center lathe
MARTIN KM 200 Center lathe
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
MARTIN KM 200 Center lathe
IXION BS 40 G Column dril
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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf
IXION BS 40 G Column dril
KRASNIJ-PROLETARIY Centre Lathe
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Czech Republic, 511 01 Turnov - Daliměřice
KRASNIJ-PROLETARIY Centre Lathe
PBR TN-35 Center lathe
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Germany, 76275 Ettlingen
PBR TN-35 Center lathe
WEILER LZ PRIMUS Center lathe
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Germany, 90427 Nürnberg
WEILER LZ PRIMUS Center lathe
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HANSEAT 480 Center lathe
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HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HANSEAT 480 Center lathe
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BOEHRINGER Center lathe
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Germany, 40472 Düsseldorf
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
VOEST center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
VOEST center lathe
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK 18 RO Center lathe
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Germany, 65423 Rüsselsheim
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK 18 RO Center lathe
HEYLIGENSTEDT 220 E/1000 Center lathe
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Germany, 65423 Rüsselsheim
HEYLIGENSTEDT 220 E/1000 Center lathe
MEUSER center lathe
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Germany, 33647 Biel,efeld
MEUSER center lathe
LORCH Center lathe
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Germany, 65423 Rüsselsheim
LORCH Center lathe
PBR TM 250 P Center lathe
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Germany, 65423 Rüsselsheim
PBR TM 250 P Center lathe
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
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Germany, 45473 Mülheim
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
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Germany, 40472 Düsseldorf
BOEHRINGER Center lathe
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HANSEAT Center lathe
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ELEWER BV 20 Center Lathe
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Spain, 28890 Loeches - Madrid

ELEWER BV 20 Center Lathe

WAGNER DCF 250 Center Lathe
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Germany, 76532 Baden-Baden

WAGNER DCF 250 Center Lathe

MEUSER Center lathe
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Germany, 06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz

MEUSER Center lathe

CAZENEUVE HB 725 Parallel turning lathe
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France, region Nord

CAZENEUVE HB 725 Parallel turning lathe

COLCHESTER center lathe
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Germany, 73340 Amstetten

COLCHESTER 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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