Application of Fixed Beam Vertical Lathe

Suitable workpieces for Fixed Beam Vertical Lathe

Fixed Beam Vertical Lathe (Fixed Beam Vertical Lathe) is particularly suitable for processing the following types of workpieces due to its fixed crossbeam, strong structural rigidity and high stability:

1. Large discs and rings

Typical workpieces: large flanges, gear billets, bearing housings, end caps, flywheels and so on.

Characteristics: The workpiece diameter is large but the height is relatively low, suitable for clamping under the fixed beam.

2. Heavy rotary parts

Typical workpieces: large mill rolls, pressure vessel heads, turbine discs, brake drums and so on.

Characteristics: Workpiece weight is large, need high rigidity machine support, fixed beam structure can provide better stability.

3. Parts with high precision and high surface quality requirements

Typical workpieces: precision bearing rings, optical mirror bases, end faces of large hydraulic cylinders, etc.

Characteristics: low vibration of fixed beam structure, high machining accuracy, suitable for precision turning and grinding.

4. Short rough or flat parts

Typical workpieces: large valve bodies, pump housings, motor bases and so on.

Characteristics: The height of workpiece is low, and it can be stably clamped under the crossbeam without frequent adjustment of the machine structure.

5. Standardised parts for mass production

Typical workpieces: standard flanges, wheel hubs, large gear blanks etc.

Characteristics: Fixed beam vertical lathe is suitable for batch processing of fixed-size workpieces with convenient clamping and high efficiency.

Workpieces unsuitable for fixed-beam vertical lathe

❌ Ultra-high workpieces (exceeding the space limitation under the crossbeam)

❌ Multi-species workpieces requiring frequent height adjustments (more suitable for movable-beam vertical lathe)

❌ Ultra-long shaft-type workpieces (more suitable for horizontal lathe or movable-beam vertical lathe)

General Summary

Fixed-beam vertical lathe is best suited to machining discs, rings, and short and thick-type workpieces with large diameters, heavy weights, moderate heights and high rigidity and high precision requirements. If the height of the workpiece varies greatly or needs flexible adjustment, you should choose the moving beam vertical lathe.

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