CK5116 Vertical Turret Lathe: The Backbone of Heavy-Duty Component Machining

In industries where large, heavy, and precision-critical parts must be processed, the CK5116 vertical turret lathe stands out as a powerful solution. With capacity for wide diameters and heights, strong torque, optional CNC control, and rigid structural components, this machine addresses the needs of manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, power generation, and heavy machinery.

Robust Structural Design & Durability
The CK5116 uses a single-column design with high-grade casting components. Guideways are quenched and hardened (e.g. HRC48-55) to resist wear and deformation under load. The worktable is water-unit designed (unit-water design) for stability during heavy cutting. Electrical components from high-reliability manufacturers, with independent, air-conditioned cabinets, ensure long life and stable operation even in demanding factory conditions.

Powerful Machining Capacity
With a table diameter of 1400 mm, capable of handling turning diameters up to 1600 mm, and with a workpiece height up to 1400 mm (depending on configuration), the CK5116 is built to process large, heavy parts. Maximum workpiece weight is about 5 tonnes. The worktable torque reaches ~32000 N·m in many variants, enabling strong cutting force, especially with the vertical tool post delivering ~25,000 N cutting force.

Flexible Control and Manual/Automatic Hybrid Mode
The machine ships with CNC control, often SIEMENS 828D (or optional FANUC, GSK), but also allows manual mode like conventional machines. This hybrid mode provides flexibility for operators during setup, maintenance, or for simpler operations. It includes features like constant surface cutting speed (CSCS), multiple speed-gear options (gearbox + motor combos), and options to meet customer preferences.

High Precision and Efficient Feed
Positioning precision around 0.03 mm, repositioning (repeatability) about 0.015 mm; meets IT7 class standards in many builds. Rapid traverse speeds for tool heads up to ~2000-2500 mm/min; feed rate ranges steplessly from very low to heavy cut rates (from ~0.1 mm/min up to several hundred mm/min). These ensure both fine finishing and heavy roughing capabilities.

Versatile Tooling & Large Travel Ranges
The CK5116 is equipped with a vertical turret tool post, often hydraulic or electric turret / square ram style, with substantial vertical and horizontal travels (e.g. ~800 mm vertical tool post travel, ~850-1000 mm horizontal travel of turret/ram/cross beam). Crossbeam lift speeds are decent (e.g. ~440 mm/min), allowing efficient positioning.

Heavy Workpiece Support & Wide Application
Industries that benefit include shipbuilding (large flanges, engine components), energy and power (rotors, stators, turbine housings), rail and locomotive parts, large mold/housing parts, large valves or pump bodies, etc. The capacity for large height, heavy weight (≈5t), and large diameter turning/boring make CK5116 ideal for those sectors.

Conclusion
CK5116 vertical turret lathe combines raw power, precision, flexibility and robust design to meet severe machining demands. Whether roughing large castings, finishing large surfaces, or handling heavy complex parts, it is engineered for reliable, long-term performance.

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