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Browse used CNC VTL machines for large-diameter turning — flanges, rings, housings, brake drums. 800–2000 mm swing. Fanuc/Siemens. Pan-India.
A CNC Vertical Turret Lathe (CNC VTL) is a turning center with the spindle axis oriented vertically — the workpiece rotates on a horizontal table, and the turret moves vertically into the cut. This orientation makes VTLs ideal for large, heavy, or diametrically large parts that are difficult to chuck horizontally: large-diameter flanges, ring gears, brake drums, hydraulic cylinders, pump impellers, and industrial valve housings. Gravity naturally centers and stabilizes the workpiece on the table, reducing setup complexity for components that would be challenging to balance in a horizontal lathe chuck.
The key specifications for a CNC VTL are maximum turning diameter (directly related to the table/chuck diameter — typical sizes range from 800 mm to 2,000 mm for general industrial work), maximum turning height (how tall a part can be machined in one clamping), and spindle speed range (combined with diameter, this gives the achievable cutting surface speed). Live tooling on a VTL turret enables radial drilling and milling without a secondary machine. Turret station count (typically 8–12 stations) determines how many tools can be in the machine for complex programs.
CNC VTLs are specialized machines, and used examples — particularly Japanese machines from Morando, Toshiba, SMTCL, and Tos Hulín — offer exceptional value at 30–50% of new cost. Indian buyers in the pump, valve, heavy engineering, and defense sectors are the primary market. Machine City actively sources CNC VTLs for buyers with specific diameter and height requirements.
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We regularly source CNC Vertical Turret Lathe machines. Tell us your requirement and we will match you to available stock or notify you when one arrives.
Buyer’s Guide
Verify the table diameter matches your largest workpiece. Test table surface runout with a dial indicator — runout above 0.02 mm indicates bearing wear or a table that needs re-grinding.
Confirm the clear height when the ram is at full extension and retraction. This determines the tallest part you can machine and the maximum height range in a single clamping.
The ram carries the turret and is the primary source of deflection on VTLs. Check for radial play in the ram at extension. Excessive play produces taper errors and poor surface finish at the outer diameter of the cut.
Index through all turret stations and verify solid clamping at each position. A turret that clamps loosely will chatter on interrupted cuts and produce poor repeatability between tools.
The table rotary bearing is the most expensive component. Run the table at all available speeds and listen for rumbling or vibration. Check for oil seepage at the table base — a sign of bearing seal failure.
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For machines in our Mohali yard, arrange a visit before committing. See the machine under power, ask every question.
For large-diameter parts, low-speed high-torque capability is critical. Verify the machine holds speed under a simulated heavy cut without hunting (speed fluctuation) which indicates drive or feedback issues.
Run driven tools and verify speed and turret indexing in the live-tooling mode. Live tooling repairs on VTLs are disproportionately expensive due to the mechanical complexity.
CNC VTLs often carry older controllers (Fanuc 11T, 15T). Verify all axes respond and no dead-memory or battery alarms are present. Confirm the control can still communicate via RS-232 or Ethernet for DNC.