Vertical lathes are used to process workpieces with relatively large diameters and weights, or workpieces that are difficult to install on horizontal lathes. The spindle axis is perpendicular to the horizontal plane and the workpieces are installed on a horizontal rotary workbench. The workbench drives the main movement of rotation. The feed movement is realized by the vertical tool post and the side tool post.
Vertical CNC lathes are also used to process large and heavy workpieces with large radial dimensions, relatively small axial dimensions, and complex shapes. Such as cylindrical surfaces, end surfaces, conical surfaces, cylindrical holes, tapered holes, etc. of various discs, wheels and sleeve workpieces. Additional devices can also be used for thread turning, spherical turning, profiling, milling and grinding.
Compared with the horizontal lathe, the workpiece is clamped on the clamping surface of the horizontal lathe. The spindle axis of a vertical CNC lathe is in a vertical layout and the workbench is in a horizontal plane, so it is convenient to clamp and align the workpiece. This layout reduces the load on the spindle and bearings, so the vertical CNC lathe can maintain working accuracy for a longer period of time. Vertical lathes are large mechanical equipment used to process large and heavy workpieces with large radial dimensions, relatively small axial dimensions, and complex shapes. Such as cylindrical surfaces, end surfaces, conical surfaces, cylindrical holes, tapered holes, etc. of various discs, wheels and sleeve workpieces. Additional devices can also be used for thread turning, spherical turning, profiling, milling and grinding.