This Hankook VLC 30 70 is a used vertical lathe — sometimes referred to as a vertical turning lathe or VTL — a type of machine tool designed for the precise turning, boring, and facing of large, heavy, or complex cylindrical workpieces. Rather than rotating a part on a horizontal axis as a conventional centre lathe does, a vertical lathe holds the workpiece on a horizontal faceplate that rotates about a vertical axis, making it well suited to large-diameter components that would be impractical to support in a horizontal orientation. Hankook is a South Korean machine tool manufacturer with a longstanding reputation for producing heavy-duty lathes, machining centres, and boring machines serving industries such as energy, shipbuilding, aerospace, and general heavy engineering.
This example was built in 2004 and is located in the Netherlands, available for immediate collection. It is equipped with a Fanuc 18i-TB CNC control unit, a widely used and well-supported system in industrial turning applications. The machine features a C-axis and driven tools, extending its capability beyond plain turning to allow milling, drilling, and contouring operations without repositioning the workpiece. A chip conveyor is also fitted, supporting efficient swarf removal during continuous production.
The faceplate measures 3,000 mm in diameter, while the maximum turning diameter reaches 7,000 mm, accommodating exceptionally large workpieces. Maximum turning height is 3,000 mm, and the W-axis travel extends to 2,000 mm. The machine is rated to carry workpieces weighing up to 40 tonnes. Faceplate speed ranges from 1 to 80 rpm, providing the broad speed range needed to turn both very large and relatively smaller diameters at appropriate cutting speeds.
Feed and traverse rates are well specified: rapid feed is 2,000 mm/min and rapid traverse reaches 8,000 mm/min, enabling efficient non-cutting movements across the working envelope. Total spindle output is rated at 60/75 kW, reflecting a dual-range power figure typical of machines with both continuous and short-term duty ratings.
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