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New Custom CNC Vertical Lathe Build

A customer in the railroad industry was in need of a custom designed lathe that could accommodate the turning of components up to 43″ in diameter, 12″ high, and up to 1200 lbs. It also had to satisfy their run rate of 15, 36″ diameter parts per hour, to tolerances of ±005″. The entire system was custom designed from the customer’s concept and part prints, which included complete sets of prints and 2D engineering drawings. The finished machine, which measured 160″ x 170″ x 240″, runs on 460 volts and features a 150 HP motor, running 240 volts, at 300-1600 RPM, with a 5:1 gear reducer. The machining station features a load/unload station to simplify the parts movement and a control panel with an AC cooler.

Machine features include a table drive assembly, a custom index mechanism, and a rotary coupling and stabilizer. Slide assemblies working together with CNC controls allow for machining of the railroad wheel flange, throat of flange, tread, face outside rim and hub on wheels between 28” and 43” in diameter.

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Project Details

Product Description	These CNC Machines are used in machining a railroad wheel.
Machine Build Capabilities Applied/Processes	Primary: Machine Build Mechanical System Electrical System Lubrication System Hydraulics Guards Chip Conveyor Secondary: Machine components Assemble Testing Installation
Machine Features	Heavy Duty Construction Capable of Processing Up To a 43″ Diameter, 12″ high, 1200 pound part 150 HP DC Motor, 240 Volts, 300-1600 RPM 5:1 Gear Reducer Load/Unload Station and Machining Station Table Speed: 10 to 80 RPM Runs on 460 Volts Electric Control Panel with AC Cooler Hydraulic and Lubricating Systems
Overall Machine Dimensions	160″ x 170″ x 240″
Tightest Tolerances	.005″
Components	Machine Assembly Table Drive Assembly Index Mechanism Expanding Type Fixture RH Slide Assembly LH Slide Assembly 16″ Linear Actuator 32″ Linear Actuator 22″ Linear Actuator Rotary Coupling & Stabilizer Assembly Hydraulic Assembly & Pneumatic Lube Assembly Electrical Control Assembly DC Drive Assembly Guard Assembly
Material Used	Part is Made of Steel Forging
Material Finish	.005″
Industry for Use	Railroad Industry
Volume	Machine Will Produce 15 Parts Per Hour With An Average 36″ Size Part.
Delivery/Turnaround Time	Delivery of Completed Machine: Approximately 30 Weeks
Product Name	New CNC Plate Dressing Wheel Turning Lathe Machine