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CMZ TTL-6-66-T1Y-T27+GL2011 CNC Turning & Milling Centre

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United Kingdom (Great Britain), HP20 1DQ Aylesbury

CMZ TTL-6-66-T1Y-T27+GL2011 CNC Turning & Milling Centre

26/06/24 15:00

Bids: 0

70,000 €

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United Kingdom (Great Britain), BN3 7BX Hove

STAR SR32-J Sliding Head Lathe

03/07/24 15:00

Bids: 9

44,000 €

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United Kingdom (Great Britain), BN3 7BX Hove

STAR SA-12 Sliding Head Lathe

03/07/24 15:04

Bids: 2

5,250 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), BN14 8NA Worthing

MAZAK Quick Turn Smart 200 CNC Lathe

27/06/24 15:02

Bids: 1

15,000 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), NE38 0AF Washington

HARDINGE Cobra 42 CNC Lathe

26/06/24 15:01

Bids: 0

2,000 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), BN14 8NA Worthing

COLCHESTER Triumph VS Lathe

27/06/24 15:06

Bids: 3

1,200 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), BN14 8NA Worthing

COLCHESTER Triumph 2000 Centre Lathe

27/06/24 15:22

Bids: 0

500 €

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United Kingdom (Great Britain), NE38 0AF Washington

XYZ Proturn 410 CNC Lathe

26/06/24 15:02

Bids: 0

500 €

MAZAK+ CNC SPACESAVER 2220 QT-Compact 200 MYL CNC Lathe + CNC Lathe Short Magazine Barfeeder

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Romania, 105200 Baicoi, Prahova

MAZAK+ CNC SPACESAVER 2220 QT-Compact 200 MYL CNC Lathe + CNC Lathe Short Magazine Barfeeder

20/06/24 09:00

Bids: 0

65,000 €

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Romania, 505200 Fagaras

HAAS ST- 35 CNC Lathe

20/06/24 09:01

Bids: 0

45,000 €

Italy, region

DOOSAN PUMA V400R Vertical Lathe

26/06/24 11:01

Bids: 1

45,000 €

Italy, region

DOOSAN PUMA V400L Vertical Lathe

26/06/24 11:02

Bids: 1

45,000 €

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Germany, 97944 Boxberg

GILDEMEISTER CTX 420 V6 CNC Lathe

02/07/24 14:51

Bids: 0

20,000 €

Spain, 36416 Mos - Pontevedra

DOOSAN PUMA 280 LM CNC Lathe

Closes in: 1d 16h

Bids: 8

22,000 €

Netherlands, 4873 LA Etten-Leur

WEISSER HEILBRONN GIGANT Center Lathe

25/06/24 14:05

Bids: 1

8,500 €

Spain, 36416 Mos - Pontevedra

MORI SEIKI SL 300 AMC CNC Lathe

Closes in: 1d 15h

Bids: 3

8,800 €

Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck

GILDEMEISTER CTX310 CNC lathe

10/07/24 13:14

Bids: 0

7,900 €

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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck

KERN DSZ 52 Cycle lathe

10/07/24 11:54

Bids: 1

7,900 €

Germany, 92224 Amberg

MICROTURN BNC 1840 teach-in lathe

20/06/24 10:00

Bids: 0

7,500 €

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Germany, 88370 Ebenweiler

GILDEMEISTER CTX 200 CNC Lathe

Closes in: 0d 16h

Bids: 0

6,600 €

Germany, 72768 Degerschlacht

GILDEMEISTER NEF 400 CNC lathe

11/07/24 11:49

Bids: 1

4,900 €

Spain, 36416 Mos - Pontevedra

GURUTZPE SUPER-AT 4000/500 Centre Lathe

Closes in: 1d 16h

Bids: 15

8,150 €

Switzerland, 3110 Münsingen

SCHAUBLIN 160 Lathe

26/06/24 09:27

Bids: 6

5,600 €

Germany, 51399 Burscheid/ Rheinland

HAAS TL-1 CNC Lathe

27/06/24 13:47

Bids: 2

4,700 €

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Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck

DMT CD 282 Cycle lathe

10/07/24 11:55

Bids: 1

3,900 €

Netherlands, 9206 AC Drachten

WFL S50 CNC Lathe

02/07/24 14:08

Bids: 0

3,900 €

Germany, 73235 Weilheim Teck

GILDEMEISTER CTX310 CNC lathe

10/07/24 10:33

Bids: 1

3,500 €

Germany, 35398 Gießen

EMCO Turn 242 CNC lathe

23/07/24 14:12

Bids: 0

2,500 €

Germany, 35398 Gießen

EMCO Turn 320 CNC lathe

23/07/24 14:13

Bids: 0

2,000 €

Germany, 57537 Wissen

HARRISON V 550 Center Lathe

Closes in: 1d 17h

Bids: 13

3,900 €

Germany, 72768 Degerschlacht

COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2500 Center lathe

11/07/24 11:59

Bids: 4

2,400 €

Germany, 51399 Burscheid/ Rheinland

HAAS TL-2 HE CNC Lathe

27/06/24 13:17

Bids: 2

2,000 €

Switzerland, 2502 Biel/Bienne

HURCO VMX30 CNC Machining Center

28/06/24 14:01

Bids: 0

1,900 €

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Germany, 86685 Huisheim

NARDINI MS 125 E Lathe

02/07/24 14:15

Bids: 1

1,500 €

Switzerland, 3110 Münsingen

SCHAUBLIN 102N80 Lathe

26/06/24 09:36

Bids: 3

1,100 €

DMG MORI CTX beta 1250 4A Turning center double

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France

DMG MORI CTX beta 1250 4A Turning center double

28/06/24 10:33

Bids: 0

140,000 €

Austria, 1030 Wien

VÖEST Centre Lathe

24/06/24 11:11

Bids: 0

800 €

Germany, 64673 Zwingenberg

MATRA MDR2B Center lathe

10/07/24 14:09

Bids: 0

700 €

Germany, 42659 Solingen

GEIGER B 233A.422.2 Lathe

02/07/24 11:04

Bids: 23

1,900 €

Germany, 64673 Zwingenberg

BOLEY 5LZ Lathe

10/07/24 14:14

Bids: 0

250 €

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France, region Haute-Savoie

NAKAMURA SC300 l CNC LATHE

01/07/24 11:40

Bids: 0

36,500 €

Germany, 59302 Oelde

GILDEMEISTER Sprint 42 linear CNC Lathe

09/07/24 14:11

Bids: 0

30,000 €

France, region Haute-Savoie

TORNOS DECO 2000/10 a CNC LATHE

01/07/24 12:16

Bids: 0

30,000 €

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France, region Haute-Savoie

MORI SAY 8/32 MULTISPINDLE LATHE

01/07/24 11:30

Bids: 0

30,000 €

OKUMA LB 3000 EX II MYW 450 CNC Lathe with Subspindle and Y-axis

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Hungary, 8000 Székesfehérvár

OKUMA LB 3000 EX II MYW 450 CNC Lathe with Subspindle and Y-axis

Closes in: 1d 14h

Bids: 0

25,000 €

WEEREN DH 20II Sheet metal leveller (FACING -CHAMFERING)

France, region Haute-Savoie

WEEREN DH 20II Sheet metal leveller (FACING -CHAMFERING)

01/07/24 12:20

Bids: 0

24,000 €

France, region Haute-Savoie

MORI SAY 6/20 AC MULTISPINDLE LATHE

01/07/24 11:26

Bids: 0

22,500 €

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France, region Haute-Savoie

DOOSAN S390 LM CNC LATHE

01/07/24 10:36

Bids: 0

17,500 €

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Germany, 79674 Todtnau

MAZAK QUICKTURN NEXUS 200-II CNC lathe

03/07/24 14:00

Bids: 0

16,500 €

France, region Haute-Savoie

MORI SAY 6/32 a MULTISPINDLE LATHE

01/07/24 11:28

Bids: 0

15,000 €

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Overview

Definition: Lathes
What is a lathe?
Metal lathes – Construction and how to use
What can be made using a metal lathe?
Who can work with a metal lathe?
Buy and sell affordable used lathes and turning machines
Overview of manufacturers of metal lathes and turning machines equipment

Definition: Lathes

Lathes followed a long evolutionary process, from wooden lathes to CNC machines. The basic principle is the same for all lathes: a workpiece is fixed between the spindle and the tailstock, an electric motor brings it to a constant rotational speed and it is processed using tools. All lathes have the same structure, namely the bed, the frame, the main spindle, the drive system and the carriage. The differences concern, amongst others, the turning diameter, the spindle bore, the distance between centres and the machine weight. At Surplex you will find all kind of used lathes such as centre lathes, automatic lathes, heavy duty lathes, etc. Used but in a good shape!

What is a lathe?

A lathe is a piece of equipment for machining long metal products into rotationally symmetrical components. Alongside milling machines, turning machines are the central processing point in metalworking and are the successor to the traditional lathes. They therefore form part of the basic equipment required by every metalworking operation. The development of this equipment from a turning machine into a full metal-turning lathe guarantees a much higher quality of produced tools on average, which rely much less on the abilities of the person operating the lathe.

Precision tools for metal processing
Rotary clamping process
A range spanning small table machines to large turning machines

A powerful electrical motor moves the workpiece into a continually rotating movement, which can consist of several thousand revolutions per minute. The tools required for the components are attached to a revolver. The desired tool is fed to the rotary body by means of a tool slide and the ablative clamping process is initiated by means of precisely adjustable guides. Metal lathes are available as mini lathes, small table machines as well as large heavy Duty Lathes measuring several metres in length.

Metal lathes – Construction and how to use

A lathe consists of three main groups of components: frame, drive system and tool guidance system. The frame bears the weight of the mechanical components. They are built in a very solid fashion to enable the machines to withstand strong forces and work precisely. Welding constructions and monolithic cast metal frames are used, which increase device lifespan and ensure that a used metal lathe can be purchased without any structural concerns. Depending on the size of the metal lathe, the base may have to be adjusted in order to withstand the pressure and oscillating forces.

The second component group consists of an electrical motor and a gear unit. The gear unit chosen can range from a single-stage spur gear through to a high-performance torque converter for exceptionally quiet rotational movements. The spindle and tailstock also form part of the gear unit and are used to clamp the workpiece in position. Those who are looking to purchase second hand lathes should pay particular attention to the following areas: highly precise concentricity and a play-free tailstock are essential for precise workpieces. However, buyers of second-hand metal turning lathes may need to be willing to accept higher tolerances than in newer models under some circumstances. Overall, used lathe machines can still offer a considerable degree of stability.

Turning machines in operation

The third component, the tool guidance system, in the simplest versions consists of a rail along which the tools are fed using a turning spindle. If the purchase in question is a used lathe or turning machine, these components need to be checked carefully. Used metalworking lathes frequently come with a test log since they have already been in use. This log features information on concentricity and spindle play recorded at regular intervals. It is also possible for these key components to undergo a general overhaul. Various automated components may also be included depending on the design of the lathe, which guide the machining tools towards the rotating workpiece in accordance with a preconfigured programme. Nowadays, there are often options available for automatically switching tools and workpieces.

Lathes also require accessories and various equipments. The housing protects the area surrounding a lathe from chips and shavings cast off during the turning of metal and cooling lubricant is supplied to ensure uniform removal of chips from the workpiece. High-performance illumination enables the workpiece processing steps to be continually monitored. If the lathe machine is second-hand, accessories and attachments may be missing, or these may be optional parts. Even if the manufacturers are not obliged to keep a supply of accessories for old and second-hand lathes, the majority strive to offer a range of basic services for used machinery.

What can be made using a metal lathe?

Everything requiring a rotationally symmetrical or near symmetrical cross-section can be produced on a turning machine. This primarily concerns all types of shafts and linear axes. Gear racks, toothed wheels or asymmetrical crankshafts and camshafts can also be produced on lathes. Even though conventional centre lathes are still used a great deal, CNC milling machines are being used more frequently for turning metal when producing individual parts. These automatically complete the turning process in accordance with a preconfigured programme.

Who can work with a metal lathe?

Only qualified specialists are allowed to work with a lathe unless it is an automatically equipped automated turning machine. The lathe operator must undergo several years of training and must have specific theoretical and practical knowledge. In addition to knowing about materials and processing regulations, the operator must also be knowledgeable of all the safety-relevant aspects of working with a turning machine. However, thanks to extensive automation, today’s metalworking lathes require far less interaction from the operator compared to a conventional turning lathe. Spinning chips, high rotational speeds and high temperatures make the lathe workplace very challenging. Simply putting on appropriate protective clothing is generally not enough, which is why it is mandatory to have safety training for all work using a lathe.

Buy and sell affordable used lathes and turning machines

Surplex.com frequently has used lathes for sale from a wide range of available lathe machinery, which means you can find just what you’re looking for. In a used condition, turning machines are generally sold as part of an industrial auction. The machinery on offer is just as varied as the areas of application and spans small lathes, engine lathes, conventional manually-operated turning machines, through to automated lathes and NC-/CNC-controlled, modern lathe machines. For example, you could cheaply acquire a second hand lathe for training purposes or vastly increase production using a second hand CNC lathe.

The majority of lathes for sale come from the German, Austria or Swiss second-hand market. However, the increasing internationalisation of our platform means that there is also a large number of machines from other European countries as well. You can see the location of the lathe you intend to purchase on the product information page.

You can also sell your old and used lathes and turning machines via Surplex, irrespective of whether it is a small table lathe or a large turning machine. Simply get in contact with us to clarify the details. Selling your used metal lathes via Surplex gives you the chance of achieving good sales prices. Speak to our experienced project managers for more information.

Overview of manufacturers of metal lathes and turning machines equipment

Even when used, lathes and turning machines are still precision machine tools which can create products of the highest quality. However, the machinery itself must have been high-quality to begin with, which is why those looking to buy a second hand turning machine should focus on manufacturers known for top quality.

Prestigious turning machine manufacturers include BERNARDO, BOEHRINGER, BOLEY, COLCHESTER, EMCO, GILDEMEISTER, MATRA, OKUMA, OPTIMUM, QUANTUM, TORNOS, WEILER and WABECO.