CNC Lathes
Why Choose CNC Lathes and Turning Centres?
CNC lathes and turning centres are integral to many component manufacturing processes.
The machines are able to produce high-precision, complex parts with intricate features and are widely used to machine components in the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, motorsport, automotive & medical industries to high accuracies and exacting surface finish requirements.
The size of the CNC lathe machine (chuck & bar diameter size, bed length and the distance between centres) dictates the size of the component that can be machined.
Integrated technologies and additional axes (driven tooling, sub-spindles, in-process measurement, C-axis & Y-axis) increases the CNC lathe or turning centres’ capabilities, enabling precision parts to be machined to completion in fewer set ups.
Furthermore, the cost per part can also be reduced through automation by integrating bar feeders, cobots and SYNERGi systems, enabling the machines to run unattended all day, overnight and even over weekends too.
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All CNC Lathe Machines & Turning Centres
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Puma V9300M
Single Turret Vertical Turret Lathe
- 24” chuck
- 930 mm max turning diameter
- 801 mm max turning length
Puma DNT2600LM
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 10” chuck
- 81mm bar diameter
- 22kW/3500rpm spindle
Puma DNT2600L
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 10” chuck
- 81mm bar diameter
- 22kW/3500rpm spindle
Puma DNT2100
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 8” chuck
- 65mm bar diameter
- 18.5kW/4500rpm spindle
Puma DNT2100B
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 10” chuck
- 81mm bar diameter
- 18.5kW/3500rpm spindle
Puma DNT2100MB
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 10” chuck
- 81mm bar diameter
- 18.5kW/3500rpm spindle
Puma DNT2100M
CNC Horizontal Single Turret Lathes
- 8” chuck
- 65mm bar diameter
- 18.5kW/4500rpm spindle
Puma VTR2025M
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 75kW/200rpm spindle
- 2500 mm max turning diameter
- 1900 mm max turning length
Puma VTR2025
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 75kW/200rpm spindle
- 2500 mm max turning diameter
- 1900 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1620M
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/300rpm spindle
- 2000 mm max turning diameter
- 1800 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1620
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/300rpm spindle
- 2000 mm max turning diameter
- 1800 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1216M
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/300rpm spindle
- 1600 mm max turning diameter
- 1250 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1216FC
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/400rpm spindle
- 1600 mm max turning diameter
- 855 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1216FM
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/400rpm spindle
- 1600 mm max turning diameter
- 950 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1216F
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/400rpm spindle
- 1600 mm max turning diameter
- 950 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1216
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/300rpm spindle
- 1600 mm max turning diameter
- 1250 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1012FC
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/600rpm spindle
- 1250 mm max turning diameter
- 750 mm max turning length
Puma VTR1012F
Ram Type Vertical Borers
- 45kW/600rpm spindle
- 1250 mm max turning diameter
- 750 mm max turning length
Puma VT1100M
Single Turret Vertical Turret Lathe
- 32” chuck
- 60kW/850rpm spindle
- 1100 mm max turning diameter
Puma VT1100
Single Turret Vertical Turret Lathe
- 32” chuck
- 60kW/850rpm spindle
- 1100 mm max turning diameter
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Frequently Asked Questions
It can be hard to spot the difference between a CNC lathe and a CNC turning centre at first glance as they perform the same type of task. Both machines can spin material whilst cutting it to create the desired shape – and both offer an automated solution. However, the CNC turning centre goes one step further than a CNC lathe because it can offer automated tool changing, live rotating tools and more.
Put simply, the CNC turning centre is an upgrade of the CNC lathe.
The ideal tool for you depends on the type of production you run. A CNC lathe is suited to short production runs for simple parts such as pins and bushings. This machine is a great choice if you’re looking to carry out quick repairs as it’s easy to set up and run from a CNC program or manually.
A CNC turning centre is preferred for production and material removal. A CNC turning centre is slightly harder to set up compared to the CNC lathe and you can only operate it via a controller. Yet this choice can perform many more automated tasks at a higher rate than a CNC lathe.
CNC lathes are typically used to manufacture parts for the automotive, aerospace and engineering industries. Some wider applications include the electronics, defence and healthcare sectors.
We at Mills CNC hold a large amount of stock of new Doosan lathes and turning centres at our Technology Campus facility in Leamington. To see these machines or any other CNC machines in action, call us on 01926 736736 to book an appointment.
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If you’d like to find out more about any of our machines, if you’d like a brochure or want to book a demo, then we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re looking for a specific machine, or want to know more about our turnkey or automated solutions, Mills CNC can help.