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COLCHESTER V390 Centre Lathe
United Kingdom (Great Britain), NR5 9JJ Norwich
COLCHESTER V390 Centre Lathe
MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe
Serbia, 35000 Jagodina
MARTIN KM 180 Center Lathe
POTISJE US-51 Lathe
Serbia, 11080 Beograd
POTISJE US-51 Lathe
FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe
Serbia, 35000 Jagodina
FRITZ GLOETZINGER Center Lathe
KNUTH Turnado 280/1500 V Centre Lathe
REFORM SD63/6500 Center lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
REFORM SD63/6500 Center lathe
BERNARDO TITAN 560 Centre Lathe
INTREPRINDEREA STRUNGURI SNA 560x2000 Centre Lathe
CMT URUS 250 Lathe
Italy, region Torino
CMT URUS 250 Lathe
INTREPRINDEREA DE STRUNGURI SNB400 x 1000 Centre Lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN JUNIOR Centre Lathe
Germany, 04895 Falkenberg
WEISSER HEILBRONN JUNIOR Centre Lathe
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK 18 RO 195 Center lathe
Germany, 06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
HEIDENREICH & HARBECK 18 RO 195 Center lathe
STANKO Centre Lathe
Germany, 08280 Aue
STANKO Centre Lathe
WMW DM LZ 250x600 Center lathe
Germany, 06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
WMW DM LZ 250x600 Center lathe
COLCHESTER HARRISON V 390 Centre Lathe
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH VS 2500 Lead and feed spindle lathe
VOESTALPINE DA260/1 center lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
VOESTALPINE DA260/1 center lathe
COLCHESTER MASTIFF 1400 center lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
COLCHESTER MASTIFF 1400 center lathe
CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe
Spain, 08670 Navas
CUMBRE 30 Centre Lathe
CAZENEUVE HBX 360 BC S.S. and S.C. lathe
France, 95700 Roissy-en-France
CAZENEUVE HBX 360 BC S.S. and S.C. lathe
HU 310 x 1000 Center lathe
Germany, 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd
HU 310 x 1000 Center lathe
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
Germany, 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd
WEISSER HEILBRONN GOLIATH Center lathe
IMATEC ID-175 center lathe
Germany, 77694 Kehl–Auenheim
IMATEC ID-175 center lathe
WEILER Center Lathe
Germany, 93057 Regensburg
WEILER Center Lathe
MAX MÜLLER Centre Lathe
Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck
MAX MÜLLER Centre Lathe
SCHAUBLIN 102 TO lathe
Switzerland, 2555 Brügg
SCHAUBLIN 102 TO lathe
MEUSER Center lathe
Germany, 06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
MEUSER Center lathe
HESSAPP Center Lathe
Germany, 58285 Gevelsberg
HESSAPP Center Lathe
Teach-In Parallel Lathe MOMAC TA31 - 310x2000
CAZENEUVE HB 575 Parallel Lathe / 3000mm
GURUTZPE SUPER BT 800 - 6000 Parallel turning and thread/inching lathe
MEUSER M VI b 620 Parallel turning and threading machine diameter 1240x7000 mm
SCULFORT FABRICAP 650x10000 Parallel turning and threading lathe
SCHAERER Center Lathe
Germany, 57076 Siegen
SCHAERER Center Lathe
WEILER Commodor B lathe
Germany, 51491 Overath
WEILER Commodor B lathe
OPTIMUM D 320 X 920 - DPA Center Lathe
Czech Republic, 591 01 Zdar n. Sazavou
OPTIMUM D 320 X 920 - DPA Center Lathe
CENTAURO T3 100 Lathe
France, region Jura
CENTAURO T3 100 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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