Vertical Lathe Feature from Starfish Machinery

Starfish Machinery CNC vertical lathe Machine is a high-precision, high-efficiency machine tool whose spindle axis is perpendicular to the work floor. The horizontal rotating table clamps short, heavy, disc-type or ring-type parts, so gravity helps keep the workpiece seated and distortion is far lower than in horizontal lathes; this guarantees micron-level repeatability and superior roundness.

The whole CNC Vertical lathe is built on a thermally-symmetrical, heavily ribbed cast-iron base that has undergone double aging; finite-element optimisation raises static rigidity by about 20 % and reduces thermal growth, so tight tolerances are held even during all-day roughing . Hardened and ground box or linear guideways, pre-loaded Class-C3 ball screws and large-diameter, high-precision roller bearings give the spindle axial and radial stiffness that easily copes with interrupted cuts and 40,000 N·m table torque.

A two-speed servo main motor, 4-step gearbox and stepless inverter control deliver low-speed heavy cutting at 1–50 r/min and high-speed finishing at 500–800 r/min, while rapid travels of 4,000 mm/min shorten idle time . Optional live spindles, C-axis and Y-axis turn the lathe into a 3- or 5-axis turning centre, so turning, milling, drilling and tapping are completed in one setup, raising productivity and geometric accuracy.

Automatic centralised lubrication, retractable way covers and an automatic chip conveyor keep the machining area clean; a fully enclosed guard with large sliding doors gives easy crane access for 10-32 t parts, while an air-conditioned electrical cabinet and oil-mist collector ensure reliable, environmentally friendly operation.

Consequently, CNC vertical lathes are widely used for brake discs, turbine hubs, bearing rings, flanges and flywheels in automotive, aerospace, energy and mining industries, combining heavy-duty capacity with the precision and flexibility demanded by modern, just-in-time production