Facing lathes

1 Machines

Facing lathes represent a specialized category of machine tools designed specifically for turning large and heavy workpieces. This type of lathe is ideally suited for machining special components such as turbine discs, where robust structures and the ability to support significant loads are required.

Structural features of facing lathes

Facing lathes are characterized by their very strong and compact structure, capable of supporting even very heavy workpieces.... The workpiece is clamped in a large self-centering chuck so that all parts of the workpiece can be reached by the tools mounted on the turret. This configuration ensures stability and precision during the most demanding turning operations.

Frontal tool machining

The workpiece positioned in the chuck is machined frontally by the tool on the turret. Often, this type of machine is equipped, like a parallel lathe, with a tailstock that helps support particularly large workpieces, further increasing stability during machining and allowing the handling of exceptionally large components.

Longevity and mechanical reliability

Newly built facing lathes can also be equipped with numerical controls. However, it should be noted that machines of this type generally have a long lifespan, where the mechanical component is far more important than the electronic one. This characteristic makes them a durable investment for specialized mechanical workshops.

Applications and market availability

Facing lathes are machines used exclusively for very specific work. Consequently, most front lathes found in mechanical workshops worldwide are machines with some years of use. It is much easier to find refurbished and modernizedfacing lathes than brand-new ones, which represents an advantage in terms of quality-price ratio.

Advantages of used front lathes

Robust and durable mechanical structure
Possibility of refurbishment and modernization with updated technologies
Lower acquisition costs compared to new machines
Proven reliability from years of workshop use
Ideal for specialized machining of large components

In Makinate’s used machine catalog, it is possible to find refurbished facing lathes in optimal condition, ready to be integrated into production processes requiring machining of large workpieces with maximum precision and reliability.