Mega Heavy Duty Construction
Massive twin column cast iron construction provides maximum rigidity and vibration resistance during extreme heavy machining operations.
The VTL 5000 Conventional Vertical Turning Lathe is engineered for extreme heavy duty turning applications involving massive diameter and high weight components. Designed with rigid twin column construction, hydraulic counter balanced ram system, hardened guideways, and high torque table drive, the machine delivers exceptional rigidity, stability, and cutting performance under continuous industrial machining conditions.
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Full Technical Specifications | Sahil Machines • Turning Division

| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model | - | VTL 5000 |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | mm | 6000 |
| Maximum Working Height | mm | 2000 / 3000 |
| Maximum Job Load Capacity | MT | 50 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Table Diameter | mm | 5000 |
| Chuck Type | - | 4 Jaw Chuck |
| Main Drive Motor | hp | 75 |
| Table Speed Range | rpm | 3 – 30 |
| Main Drive System | - | VFD with AC Motor |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Columns | - | 2 |
| Column Design | - | Heavy Duty Twin Column Construction |
| Column Guide Ways | - | Integral Guide Ways |
| Top Support | - | Heavy Duty Beam Support for Column Rigidity |
| Base Structure | - | Graded Cast Iron Construction |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Travel | mm | 2000 / 3000 |
| Rail Guide Ways | - | Hardened & Ground Steel Guide Ways |
| Rail Lifting | - | Automatic Lifting & Lowering System |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Finish | - | Precision Ground Finish |
| Ram Material | - | EN9 Forged Steel |
| Ram Cross Section | mm | 250 × 250 |
| Horizontal Travel | mm | 2750 |
| Vertical Ram Travel | mm | 1100 |
| Ram Swivel Range | deg | ±30° |
| Counter Balance | - | Hydraulic Counter Balanced |
| Maximum Tool Size | mm | 40 × 40 |
| Standard Head | - | Single Ram Head on Cross Rail |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Range | m/min | 0.1 – 1 |
| Rapid Traverse | m/min | 2 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox Make | - | Bonfiglioli |
| Gears Material | - | Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication Type | - | Centrally Controlled Automatic Lubrication |
| Make | - | Cenlub |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Tank | - | Standard Supply |
| Coolant Motor | hp | 1 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | - | 3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz |
| Voltage Tolerance | - | ±10% |
| Electrical Components | - | Siemens / ABB |
| Feed Drives | - | AC Motors for Auxiliary Drives |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Installed Power | hp | 110 |
| Main Motor | hp | 75 |
| Feed Motor | hp | 5 |
| Lubrication Motor | hp | 0.5 |
| Coolant Motor | hp | 1 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bearings | - | SKF / KOYO |
| Machine Castings | - | High Grade Cast Iron |
| Ram Material | - | EN9 Forged Steel |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck | - | 5000 mm 4 Jaw Chuck |
| Ram Head | - | Single Ram Head |
| Control Panel | - | Interlocked Electrical Control Station |
| Lubrication | - | Centralized on Sliding Ways |
| Coolant Tank | - | Included |
| Tool Kit | - | Service Tools Set |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Ram Head | - | Optional |
| Turret Head | - | Optional |
| Threading Head | - | Optional |
| Side Ram Head | - | Optional |
| Milling Attachment | - | Optional |
| Grinding Attachment | - | Optional |
| Slotting Attachment | - | Optional |
| Telescopic Covers | - | Optional |
| CNC Compatibility Upgrade | - | Available |
Massive twin column cast iron construction provides maximum rigidity and vibration resistance during extreme heavy machining operations.
Hydraulic balancing system ensures smooth and stable ram movement under heavy cutting conditions.
Large diameter table with VFD controlled drive enables stable low RPM machining for mega industrial components.
Supports optional turret heads, side ram heads, milling attachments, slotting systems, grinding systems, and CNC retrofit integration.
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Standard delivery timelines generally range from 24 weeks depending upon machine configuration and optional machining systems.