Flat-Bed Lathe Vurcon PL-80x1000

Flat-bed CNC lathe with 800 mm swing over bed, A2-11 spindle nose and 1000 mm between centers for large-diameter parts

The Vurcon PL-80x1000 flat-bed lathe opens the PL-80 series, the top tier of Vurcon flat-bed lathes, with a swing over bed of 800 mm —the largest in the entire range, above the PL-63 (ø630 mm)— and a distance between centers of 1000 mm. Its spindle nose A2-11 with a through bore of ø104 mm and motor of 15 kW make it suited to large-diameter turning of short or medium parts, where bar capacity and swing take priority over the length between centers.

The automatic 3-speed gearbox with frequency inverter ensures maximum torque across the entire speed range (up to 1,200 rpm), a decisive advantage in heavy machining at low speeds compared with direct-drive lathes. With a footprint of 3807x2040x1855 mm, it is the most compact PL-80 in the range and the logical choice when the critical factor is part diameter, not length.

What jobs is this model ideal for?

• Large-diameter turned parts: Flanges, rings, discs and pulleys up to ø800 mm, where the PL-80's swing over bed makes the difference compared with lower-capacity lathes.

• Heavy machinery and foundry: Large-section components in steels and cast iron where the low-rpm torque of the 3-speed gearbox is decisive.

• Energy sector: Turbine components, gearboxes and transmission elements that require generous bar capacity (ø104 mm) and structural robustness.

• Industrial repair: Reconditioning of shafts, rollers and bulky parts in maintenance workshops where the versatility of the flat-bed lathe and the large swing make it possible to take on varied jobs.

Key profitability points

• 800 mm swing over bed: The largest in the entire range of Vurcon flat-bed lathes. It handles parts that would not even fit on a PL-63 (ø630 mm) or PL-50 (ø510 mm), bringing previously subcontracted work in-house.

• Automatic 3-speed gearbox with variable-speed drive: Keeps torque available across the entire speed range, essential for machining large diameters at low rpm without losing cutting capacity.

• ø104 mm bar capacity with A2-11 nose: Allows work with large-diameter bar stock without tooling limitations, widening the range of parts that can be produced.

• 8-position turret: Capacity to handle parts with several operations without stopping for manual tool changes, improving cycle times in series production.

• High-rigidity cast iron structure: Absorbs vibrations and provides thermal stability in heavy operations, maintaining accuracy during long shifts.

Control and ease of use

The PL-80x1000 comes with the control Fagor 8060 Elite as standard, with touchscreen and electronic handwheel, a robust option widely used in the Spanish market that makes operator training easier. Optionally available: Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and Siemens 828D, allowing the machine to be aligned with the workshop's existing CNC fleet and already validated CAM post-processors.

Configuration options

Standard equipment includes steady rest and follow rest, manual tailstock, high-rigidity cast iron structure and automatic 3-speed gearbox. As available options, the tailstock can be configured as hydraulic and the CNC control can be Fanuc or Siemens according to the customer's preference.