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MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe
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Serbia, 35000 Jagodina

MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe

FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe
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Serbia, 35000 Jagodina

FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe

WEILER Commodor Lathe
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Germany, 86685 Huisheim

WEILER Commodor Lathe

WEIPERT W 560 Center lathe
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Germany, 66280 Sulzbach- Brefeld

WEIPERT W 560 Center lathe

HBM 360 X 1000 DRO Center Lathe and Spindle Lathe
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WEIPERT Center lathe
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Germany, 66280 Sulzbach- Brefeld

WEIPERT Center lathe

NARDINA Mascote MS 175 E Lathe
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Switzerland, 5275 Etzgen

NARDINA Mascote MS 175 E Lathe

PINACHO L-1/260 Center Lathe
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Spain, 08192 Sant Quirze Del Valles

PINACHO L-1/260 Center Lathe

TADU FS 750 Centre Lathe
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Spain, 47151 Boecillo (Valladolid)

TADU FS 750 Centre Lathe

WEILER Condor VS 1 Centre Lathe
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Germany, 86551 Aichach / Gallenbach

WEILER Condor VS 1 Centre Lathe

COLCHESTER Triumph VS 2500 Centre Lathe
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Germany, 86551 Aichach / Gallenbach

COLCHESTER Triumph VS 2500 Centre Lathe

TOS TRENČÍN SN 71 B Center Lathe
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Czech Republic, 26701 Králův Dvůr

TOS TRENČÍN SN 71 B Center Lathe

JASHONE EC 190 M Lathe
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Spain, 46690 Alcudia de Crespins

JASHONE EC 190 M Lathe

TOS ČELÁKOVICE SUS 63x1250 Center Lathe
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Czech Republic, 26701 Králův Dvůr

TOS ČELÁKOVICE SUS 63x1250 Center Lathe

TOS TRENČÍN SUI 40/1500 Center Lathe
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Czech Republic, 26701 Králův Dvůr

TOS TRENČÍN SUI 40/1500 Center Lathe

TOS ČELÁKOVICE SUS 80/2750 Center Lathe
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Czech Republic, 26701 Králův Dvůr

TOS ČELÁKOVICE SUS 80/2750 Center Lathe

CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe
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Spain, 08670 Navas

CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe

GILDEMEISTER HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HAMBURG Center lathe
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Germany, 71394 Rommelshausen Gem. Kernen im Remstal

GILDEMEISTER HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HAMBURG Center lathe

MATRA MD 25 Centre Lathe
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Germany, 86685 Huisheim

MATRA MD 25 Centre Lathe

IMATEC ID-200 Center Lathe
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Germany, 86685 Huisheim

IMATEC ID-200 Center Lathe

HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HAMBURG Center lathe
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Germany, 89567 Sontheim/Brenz

HEIDENREICH & HARBECK HAMBURG Center lathe

ERGOYEN Center lathe
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Spain, 08192 Sant Quirze Del Valles

ERGOYEN Center lathe

WEILER LZ 330 center lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim an der Teck - Hepsisau

WEILER LZ 330 center lathe

EDER PL - 36 - 910 Lathe
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Germany, 81829 München

EDER PL - 36 - 910 Lathe

KPACHBIN I 6 K 20 Center Lathe
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G.D.W. NARDINI ND 250 Center Lathe
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FAT HACO TUR 630 M Center Lathe
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1 K 62 Center Lathe/Grinding Machine
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Germany, 01896 Ohorn

1 K 62 Center Lathe/Grinding Machine

JINLING CW 6283 C Center lathe
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RECKORD CW 6280 Center lathe
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Germany, 59174 Kamen

RECKORD CW 6280 Center lathe

NARDINI 1400 Center lathe
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Germany, 59174 Kamen

NARDINI 1400 Center lathe

Center Lathe
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Switzerland, 2502 Biel/Bienne

Center Lathe

GÜDEL lathe
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Switzerland, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
GÜDEL lathe
STEINEL BB200.180 Multi-spindle machine
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Germany, 34266 Niestetal
STEINEL BB200.180 Multi-spindle machine
HESSAPP Center Lathe
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Germany, 45473 Mülheim an der Ruhr
HESSAPP Center Lathe
Centre Lathe
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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
Centre Lathe
SCHAUBLIN 102 TO lathe
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Switzerland, 2555 Brügg
SCHAUBLIN 102 TO 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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