Railway Wheel Production
Designed specifically for railway wheel production, wheel center machining, and brake disc machining operations.
The CNC VTL 1500 Vertical Turret Lathe from the PrecisionRail Series is a heavy duty CNC vertical turret lathe designed for railway wheel production, brake disc machining, wheel center machining, and precision boring applications. Built with a rigid single column structure and precision table drive system, the machine delivers excellent rigidity, machining accuracy, and productivity for railway workshop operations.
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Full Technical Specifications | Sahil Machines • Railway Division

| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model | - | CNC VTL 1500 |
| Product Name | - | CNC Vertical Turret Lathe |
| Brand | - | Suraj |
| Machine Type | - | CNC Vertical Turret Lathe Machine |
| Structure | - | Single Column Heavy Duty Vertical Lathe |
| Application | - | Railway Wheel Production, Wheel Centers, Brake Disc Machining, Precision Boring |
| CNC Capability | - | 2 Axis CNC Turning Machine |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Turning / Swing Diameter | mm | 1650 |
| Table Diameter | mm | 1500 |
| Turning Height | mm | 1200 |
| Table Loading Capacity | kg | 2000 |
| Work Holding Type | - | Hydraulic Chuck / Custom Fixtures |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Table Speed Range | rpm | 4 to 200 |
| Feed Range | mm/rev | 0.05 to 10 |
| Table Drive Motor Power | kW | 40 |
| Drive Type | - | Variable Speed AC Drive |
| Table Bearing System | - | Heavy Duty Precision Bearing Arrangement |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Travel of Cross Rail | mm | 750 (min) |
| Vertical Travel of Turret (Z Axis) | mm | 700 |
| Horizontal Traverse of Turret (X Axis) | mm | ±15 |
| Rapid Traverse of Turret | mm/min | 2000 |
| Turret Head Swivel | Deg | ±30° |
| Guideway Type | - | Hardened & Ground Guideways |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Finish – Boring | µm Ra | 0.8 |
| Surface Finish – Turning | µm Ra | 1.6 |
| Surface Finish – Facing | µm Ra | 1.6 |
| Accuracy Standard | - | ISO 3655 |
| Calibration | - | Laser Calibrated Ram Travel |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Controller Options | - | Siemens / Fanuc |
| Programming | - | ISO G Code |
| Interface | - | Ethernet / USB |
| Operator Console | - | User Friendly CNC Panel |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| High Speed Turret Traverse | - | Included |
| Variable Feed Range | - | Included |
| Electrical Panel | - | Included |
| Lubrication System | - | Included |
| Work Lamp | - | Included |
| Manuals | - | Included |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jaw Hydraulically Operated Chuck | - | Optional |
| Work Holding Fixtures (1st & 2nd Setup) | - | Optional |
| Hydraulic Oils & Lubricants | - | Optional |
| Air Conditioning System | - | Optional |
| Chip Conveyor System | - | Optional |
| Eco Friendly Refrigerant Cooling | - | Optional |
| Foundation & Leveling Bolts | - | Optional |
| Maintenance Tools | - | Optional |
| 1.5 Ton Jib Crane | - | Optional |
| Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer | - | Optional |
| Ultra Isolation Transformer | - | Optional |
| Online Hydraulic Oil Filtration Unit | - | Optional |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | - | 415V ±10%, 50Hz ±3%, 3 Phase |
Designed specifically for railway wheel production, wheel center machining, and brake disc machining operations.
Rigid single column construction ensures stable machining performance and high rigidity during heavy cutting operations.
Laser calibrated ram travel and precision bearing arrangements provide reliable machining accuracy and surface finish quality.
Supports hydraulic fixtures, chip conveyors, stabilizers, and advanced automation accessories for railway workshop productivity.
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Standard delivery timelines generally range from 24–36 weeks depending upon machine configuration and optional accessories.