Tame Titanium Giants: How the CK5225 Double-Column CNC Lathe Masters 2.5m Mega-Turning

Overview
The CK5225 double-column vertical lathe dominates large-scale precision machining with uncompromising power. Engineered for 2,500mm cutting diameters and 10-ton payloads, its hydrostatic guideways and NN30-class spindle bearings (D-grade) deliver IT7 tolerances even under 25kN cutting forces. From wind turbine hubs to mining crusher mantles, the 55kW powerhouse slashes cycle times by 45% on outsized components. For workshops battling colossal parts, this isn’t just equipment—it’s a competitive edge cast in HT250 iron.

Core Applications

1. Wind Power Megafab
   Machine 2.1m turbine hubs in one chucking. The 600mm-wide hardened bed absorbs 25kN cutting forces, while hydrostatic bearings eliminate thermal drift during 14-hour runs—critical for ISO 2768-m compliance in offshore energy projects.

2. Mining Crusher Resurrection
   Salvage 5-ton manganese steel mantles (HB400) with brutal efficiency. The MT6 tailstock taper and 1,400mm vertical travel tackle interrupted cuts, achieving 0.4mm Ra finishes without chatter—proven in Chilean copper mines.

3. Nuclear Valve Mastery
   Cut Inconel 718 reactor flanges at 63 RPM with surgical precision. The 40×50mm toolholder accepts ceramic inserts, enabling 120m/min surface speeds—80% faster than conventional VTLs for radioactive containment components.

Engineering Superiority

• Zero-Drift Precision: Monolithic cast bed (500HB) + hydrostatic guideways limit radial runout to 0.005mm after 10,000 hours—even in Vietnamese coastal humidity.

• Smart Sustainment: Centralized lubrication with plastic-composite slideways extends service intervals to 12 months. Integrated scrap wipers prevent swarf ingress on ball screws.

• No-Fail Clamping: Φ2,250mm table with hydraulic lock secures 8-ton forgings at 0.01mm TIR. Dual servo drives (Z-axis) maintain ±0.01mm repeatability over 1,500mm travels.

ROI Breakdown
At $58,000, the CK5225 pays back in 9 months:

• Labor Save: 1 operator runs 2 machines (vs. 3:1 on manual VTLs)

• Scrap Cut: 92% first-pass yield on $25k aerospace rings

Pro Tip
Activate G187 P3 when roughing stainless steel—boosts feed to 1,500mm/min while protecting ball screws from swarf. Daily Vactra #2 way oil wiping prevents 80% of early accuracy loss.

Ready to Conquer the Heavy Metal Frontier?
Stop wrestling with undersized lathes. Click here to download your CK5225 Cutting Parameter Toolkit + 5 Industry-Specific Setup Templates. Our engineers will deliver a free workpiece clamping audit and lifetime thermal compensation updates—because true precision starts at the foundation.