This Biglia SMART-TURN B-1200S is a lathe — sometimes referred to as a turning centre — a machine tool used for rotating workpieces against cutting tools to produce cylindrical, conical, and profiled components with high dimensional accuracy. Biglia is an Italian manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for producing precision CNC turning and multi-tasking machine tools, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, hydraulics, and general engineering.
This example, dating from 2012 and offered in used condition from the United Kingdom, is a well-specified CNC turning and milling machine equipped with live tooling and full multi-axis capability. The machine offers a 750 mm swing and a maximum machining diameter of 500 mm, with a maximum turning length of 1,300 mm, making it well suited to medium and larger diameter workpiece applications. Bar capacity is 65 mm, and the main spindle reaches 3,000 rpm, driven by a 30 kW spindle motor. Milling operations are supported at speeds up to 8,000 rpm, with a further milling speed rating of 4,000 rpm also noted in the specification.
A key feature of this machine is its multi-axis configuration. A C axis with 0.001-degree resolution enables precise rotational positioning of the spindle for driven tool work, while the Y axis provides a ±90/+120 mm range of off-centreline travel, allowing the machine to produce features such as off-axis bores, slots, and complex prismatic geometry that would otherwise require a secondary machining operation. The 40-station automatic tool changer ensures a substantial tool complement is available without manual intervention, contributing to efficient unattended or lightly attended production runs. The machine is controlled by a Fanuc 31i CNC system, a high-capability control platform widely used in precision multi-axis turning and milling applications.
The machine is stated to have a total spindle motor power of 20 kW and is equipped with a 3-jaw power chuck for workholding. Included accessories comprise a swarf conveyor, coolant system, tool setter, parts catcher, and a barfeed unit, providing a largely complete production-ready package.
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