STANDARD VD-2500 Double Column Vertical Lathe

The STANDARD VD-2500 is a heavy-duty double column vertical lathe (VTL) built for stable, accurate machining of large-diameter, high-mass parts. With a Ø2500 mm max turning diameter, Ø2250 mm worktable, up to 10 tons table load, and a rigid dual-column structure, it delivers dependable performance for roughing and finishing operations on rings, housings, flanges, and large rotating components.

Machine points

• Heavy-duty turning capacity: Max turning Ø2500 mm with a Ø2250 mm table for large parts.
• High load capability: Designed for up to 10T workpieces on the table.
• Power for real cuts: 55 kW main drive supports aggressive material removal.
• Broad speed range: 2–63 rpm with 16 steps for torque at low speed and finishing at higher speed.
• Dual tool posts (left & right): Balanced productivity for facing/turning workflows and flexible setups.
• Strong cutting capability: Published tool post cutting resistance 35 kN (right) / 28 kN (left).
• Configurable height: Common working height options 1600 / 2000 / 2500 mm to suit tall parts.
• Service-friendly layout: Vertical orientation improves chip evacuation and makes large parts easier to indicate and measure (especially with crane access).
  

Work capacity

• Max turning diameter: 2500 mm
• Worktable diameter: 2250 mm
• Max workpiece weight: 10,000 kg (10T) (optional: 20ton
• Max working height: 1600mm (options): 2000 / 2500 mm

Table drive

• Table speed range: 2–63 rpm
• Speed steps: 16
• Max table torque: 55.86 kN·m
• Main motor power: 55 kW (AC)

Tool posts / slides

• Max cutting resistance: Right 35 kN, Left 28 kN
• Horizontal travel (each tool post): 1400 mm
• Vertical travel of toolpost: 1000mm (optional: 1250 / 1400 / 1600 mm)
• Feed range: 0.24–145 mm/min (18 steps)
• Rapid traverse (tool post): 1550 mm/min
• Crossbeam travel: 1300mm (optional: 1700 / 2200 mm)
• Crossbeam speed: 350 mm/min
• Tool bar section: 40 × 50 mm
• Tool post swivel: ±30°

Auxiliary motors

• Crossbeam motor: 7.5 kW
• Feed motor (two-speed): 1.3 / 1.8 kW
• Rapid motor: 2.2 kW

Note: Final CNC/control package, guarding level, chip management, and accuracy class are configured per customer requirement.

Weight and Dimensions

• Dimensions:
  • Open layout: 5300x4700x4850mm
  • Enclosed: 7300x5600x4900mm 
• Weight: 34tons

Suggested uses

• Facing & turning large flanges and rings
• OD/ID turning of bearing housings
• Machining pump, valve, and turbine casings
• Grooving, recessing, and step turning
• Large plate work on faceplates / custom fixtures
• Refurbishment machining (restoring worn seats and faces on heavy components)

Common use Industries

• Oil & Gas (valve bodies, flanges, blowout preventer components)
• Power Generation (turbine casings, generator frames, bearing housings)
• Mining & Earthmoving (gear cases, slew rings, large hubs)
• Steel & Heavy Manufacturing (mill components, rolls support housings)
• Marine (propulsion housings, large flanges, ring components)
• Aerospace supply chain (large structures) (where applicable, depending on tolerance/spec)

For Production & Manufacturing Engineering

VD-2500 is designed around the fundamentals that matter on large parts: rigidity, torque, stability, and repeatability. The double-column structure supports consistent cutting engagement across wide diameters, while the vertical layout keeps workholding simple and safe for heavy parts. The broad spindle speed range supports both heavy roughing and controlled finishing, and the dual tool post architecture allows practical setups that reduce handling and improve throughput.

For Operators

Large parts are easier to indicate and measure when gravity works with you. The table supports heavy workpieces up to 10T, and the machine’s layout accommodates crane loading and robust fixturing. Feeds and travel ranges are designed for practical daily turning work on oversized components.

For Maintenance & Reliability

A VTL platform reduces certain failure modes common in horizontal setups on very large workpieces (less reliance on tailstock support and long part sag management). The machine is built around proven heavy-duty mechanisms and service access typical of this class, with straightforward motor-driven beam and slide systems.

For Management / Procurement

VD-2500 is a strategic capacity upgrade: it brings in-house control over large-part machining, reduces dependency on outsourcing, and lowers lead times for critical repairs and production jobs. It is especially attractive for businesses that routinely machine large flanges, rings, housings, and casings and need predictable delivery.

Typical ROI drivers for a double-column VTL include:

• Outsourcing elimination
  Bring large-part turning in-house and avoid subcontractor premiums, transport risk, and queue time.
  
• Lead-time compression
  Repair work and production orders move faster when your team controls scheduling—often the biggest operational win in heavy industry.
  
• Higher throughput per setup
  Dual tool post workflows can reduce handling and changeover time, improving parts-per-shift on repetitive work
  
• Scrap reduction & better quality control
  In-house machining means tighter control of process parameters, inspection, and rework loops.

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• Machines are built on order, so can be adapted to best suit your requirements.
• General delivery is 14-18weeks (Order to arrival at your nearest port)