Flat-Bed Lathe Vurcon PL-80x3000

Flat-bed CNC lathe with 800 mm swing over bed and 3000 mm between centers for long, large-diameter shafts

The Vurcon PL-80x3000 flat-bed lathe is the long configuration of the PL-80 series, combining the swing over bed of 800 mm —the largest in the entire PL range— with a distance between centers of 3000 mm. Within the family, it is positioned as the machine for very long shafts and axles where the PL-80x2000 falls short, without yet requiring the size of the PL-80x4000.

With a spindle nose A2-11, bar capacity of ø104 mm, motor of 15 kW and automatic 3-speed gearbox with frequency inverter which keeps torque available up to 1,200 rpm, the PL-80x3000 is designed for heavy machining of long industrial shafts. Its footprint of 5787x2040x1855 mm reflects an extended bed that requires matching floor space, while keeping the same usable width as the short models.

What jobs is this model ideal for?

• Long industrial shafts and axles up to 3 m: Jobs where the length between centers covers drive shafts, spindles and very long axles common in heavy industry.

• Energy and wind sector: Turbine components, generator shafts and transmission elements where the combination of length and diameter defines the working range.

• Paper and steel industry: Very long rollers and cylinders for repair and new manufacture, where the 800 mm swing and 3 meters between centers cover most common parts.

• Heavy industrial maintenance: Reconditioning of long shafts and cylinders in service workshops where the versatility of the flat-bed lathe and the standard steady rests make it possible to take on large-scale repairs.

Key profitability points

• 3000 mm between centers with 800 mm swing: Covers parts that no longer fit on the PL-80x2000 and avoids subcontracting or successive repositioning on shorter machines.

• Automatic 3-speed gearbox with variable-speed drive: Ensures torque is available across the entire speed range. On long, large-diameter shafts, which are usually machined at low rpm to maintain cutting speed, this feature is decisive to avoid losing capacity.

• ø104 mm bar capacity with A2-11 nose: Makes it possible to take on large-section bar work without tooling limitations, reducing dependence on externally prepared blanks.

• Steady rest and follow rest as standard: Essential standard support on 3 meter shafts to prevent deflection, at no additional cost. It addresses the main critical point of long flat-bed lathes.

• Cast iron structure with extended bed: Absorbs vibrations along the 3 usable meters and maintains thermal stability during long machining operations, a critical factor for dimensional tolerances on long parts.

Control and ease of use

The PL-80x3000 comes with the control Fagor 8060 Elite as standard, with touchscreen and electronic handwheel, a robust option very widely used in the Spanish market that makes operator training easier. Optionally available: Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and Siemens 828D, aligning the machine with the existing CNC fleet and the CAM post-processors already validated in the workshop.

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 in a hydraulic version and the CNC control can be Fanuc or Siemens according to the customer's preferences.