Price drivers break into three bands. Entry-level flat bed CNC lathes<\/a> with GSK 980TDi control, A2-6 spindle nose, 380 mm swing over bed, and 750 mm between centers run roughly $18,000\u2013$25,000 FOB Qingdao. Mid-range machines with FANUC 0i-TF, A2-8 nose, 500 mm swing, 1,500 mm bed, and linear roller guideways from HIWIN fall between $32,000\u2013$48,000. Heavy-duty machines with 660 mm swing, 3,000 mm bed, 22 kW spindle, and hardened box ways on all axes start near $55,000 and reach $78,000 with Siemens 828D and full C-axis live tooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lead times range from 25 days for stocked configurations to 55 days for custom bed lengths or voltage changes from 380V 50Hz to 220V 60Hz. Real builders will quote exact casting grades\u2014HT250 for beds under 500 mm swing, HT300 or Meehanite above\u2014and specify whether the headstock casting was stress relieved for 72 hours or left green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sections below walk through supplier qualification checkpoints: foundry and casting traceability, assembly floor evidence, metrology documentation, factory acceptance testing, payment structures that protect buyers, and after-sales engineering capability. Each checkpoint includes what to request, what the response reveals, and red flags that signal a trading office posing as a manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This class addresses shops moving from manual engine lathes to their first CNC or training institutions that need machines students can crash without catastrophic cost. Typical specifications include 360\u2013400 mm swing over bed, 200 mm X-axis travel, and 600\u2013750 mm Z-axis travel. Controls are predominantly GSK 980TDi, KND K2000Ti, or Siemens 808D\u2014systems with lower licensing costs that still provide full G-code compatibility. The spindle runs 5.5\u20137.5 kW at up to 2500 rpm, often with A2-5 or A2-6 nose and manual three-jaw chuck. Rapid traverse of 6\u20138 m\/min reflects the lighter castings and smaller servo motors. Machine weight stays below 2200 kg, allowing forklift unloading without facility cranes. Buyers are small job shops, automotive repair facilities, and technical training centers. What this class cannot do: heavy interrupted cuts, large-diameter threading, or sustained high-material-removal-rate work. The bed width and casting mass limit rigidity; chatter appears quickly on tough materials above 30 HRC. Tool capacity is typically four-station electric turret or manual quick-change, not the 8\u201312 station turrets of larger machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The workhorse segment representing 60\u201370% of export volume from Chinese manufacturers. Swing over bed ranges 500\u2013660 mm, with 1000\u20133000 mm between centers and X\/Z travels of 300 mm and 1000\u20133000 mm respectively. FANUC 0i-TF, Siemens 828D, and Mitsubishi M80 dominate control selection; GSK 980TDi serves price-sensitive markets. Spindle power of 11\u201315 kW at 2000\u20132500 rpm with A2-6 or A2-8 nose drives 250\u2013320 mm hydraulic chucks. Rapid traverse reaches 8\u201312 m\/min on linear roller guideway versions, or 6\u20138 m\/min on hardened box-way machines that trade speed for damping in interrupted cuts. Positioning accuracy of \u00b10.010 mm and repeatability of \u00b10.005 mm are achievable with proper laser calibration. Machine weight runs 3200\u20135500 kg for 1000\u20131500 mm models, requiring 3-ton forklift or overhead crane for unloading. Typical buyers: general machine shops producing shaft and sleeve components, agricultural equipment manufacturers, and machinery dealers serving job-shop networks. Limitations: not suited for large-diameter faceplate work over 800 mm, nor for ultra-precision finishing below \u00b10.005 mm without thermal compensation and controlled environment. The 3000 mm and longer beds exhibit proportionally more sag; leveling and foundation become consequential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built for workpieces where diameter and mass dominate. Swing over bed of 800\u20131100 mm, processing lengths from 1500 mm to 6000 mm, with X-axis travel of 500 mm and Z-axis matching the bed length. FANUC 0i-TF Plus or Siemens 828D SL manage the larger servo systems and spindle drives of 22\u201337 kW at 1600 rpm, with A2-11 or custom spindle noses accepting 500\u2013800 mm four-jaw chucks. Rapid traverse of 6\u201310 m\/min reflects the inertia of moving heavy slides. Positioning accuracy relaxes to \u00b10.020 mm given the scale and thermal gradients. Machine weight ranges 8000 kg for 1500 mm beds to 25000 kg for 6000 mm beds, mandating poured foundations and crane capacity exceeding machine weight by 25% for safe handling. Buyers are oil-field service companies, shipyards, mining equipment rebuilders, and heavy-vehicle axle manufacturers. What it cannot do: economical small-batch work. Setup time and power consumption make short runs of small parts financially irrational. The minimum practical batch size is typically 10\u201320 pieces, and the machine occupies floor space that could house three medium-duty lathes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This configuration merges turning center capability with flat-bed accessibility for large or irregular workpieces unsuited to slant-bed enclosures. C-axis indexing to 0.001\u00b0 enables milling flats, drilling cross-holes, and cutting polygonal profiles without secondary operations. Y-axis travel of \u00b125\u201350 mm on some models allows off-center milling. Controls are FANUC 0i-TF or Siemens 828D with milling-capable software packages; the control cost premium alone runs 15\u201320% over turning-only. Spindle power remains 11\u201315 kW, with live tooling power of 3.7\u20135.5 kW at 4000\u20136000 rpm through a motorized turret or driven tool station. Positioning accuracy tightens to \u00b10.008 mm with full closed-loop scales. Typical buyers: aerospace fitting manufacturers, hydraulic component shops, and medical device producers needing turned-milled parts in the 400\u2013660 mm swing range. The limitation: chip containment. Without the enclosed slant-bed geometry, live tooling throws chips across the shop; coolant collection and guarding require additional investment. The turret interference with large faceplate work also restricts the maximum turning diameter compared to standard two-axis flat beds of the same swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed specifically for long slender shafts where deflection under cutting load destroys accuracy and surface finish. Dual independent chucks grip both ends, with a programmable follow rest or steady rest traversing with the tool. Specifications include 500\u2013800 mm swing, 3000\u20138000 mm between centers, and X\/Z travels of 400 mm and 3000\u20138000 mm. Controls are FANUC 0i-TF Plus or Siemens 828D SL with synchronized spindle and tailstock management. Spindle power of 15\u201322 kW at 1600 rpm with A2-8 or A2-11 nose. Rapid traverse drops to 5\u20138 m\/min due to bed length and moving mass. Machine length exceeds 40 ft container internal dimensions for 6000 mm and longer beds; flat-rack or breakbulk shipping adds 15\u201325% to freight cost. Buyers: printing roller manufacturers, turbine rotor repair shops, hydraulic cylinder producers, and steel service centers finishing long bars. What it cannot do: short rigid workpieces efficiently. The dual chuck setup adds 30\u201345 minutes to changeover; for parts under 1000 mm, a standard medium-duty lathe outproduces it. The follow rest also limits maximum cutting diameter near the center support, creating a stepped-diameter constraint on some profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lowest entry point to CNC turning, priced to compete with quality manual lathes. Swing over bed of 360\u2013500 mm, 750\u20131500 mm processing length, with X\/Z travels of 200\u2013250 mm and 750\u20131500 mm. Controls are GSK 980TB3, KND K1000Ti, or proprietary PLC-based panels that may not support full Fanuc-compatible macro B programming. Spindle power of 5.5\u20137.5 kW at 2000 rpm with manual chuck. Rapid traverse of 4\u20136 m\/min; some X-axis implementations use hybrid stepper-servo drives rather than true AC servo motors. Positioning accuracy of \u00b10.020 mm and repeatability of \u00b10.010 mm are achievable under light cuts. Machine weight of 1500\u20132500 kg allows standard forklift unloading. Buyers: first-time CNC adopters in emerging markets, shops with extremely price-sensitive bidding environments, and manufacturers in regions where local service infrastructure cannot support complex control diagnostics. The honest limitation: this class struggles with anything beyond mild steel, aluminum, and cast iron under 200 MPa tensile strength. Threading accuracy, surface finish, and tool life suffer in comparison to servo-closed-loop machines. Resale value is minimal; buyers often run them to failure rather than rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working range or travels<\/strong> \u2014 The X-axis travel is the cross-slide movement from center toward the operator; Z-axis travel is carriage movement along the bed. Add 50\u201380 mm to your longest part for chuck clearance and tool overhang. A 1000 mm Z-travel machine handles roughly 900 mm of actual shaft between centers after accounting for the chuck jaws and tailstock quill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Max turning diameter and length<\/strong> \u2014 “Swing over bed” is the largest diameter that clears the flat bed ways; “swing over carriage” or “over slide” is smaller because the cross-slide sits above the bed. On a \u03a6500 mm swing machine with \u03a6290 mm over-slide, you can turn a 500 mm flange only if you remove the cross-slide-mounted tool post and use a faceplate. Normal OD turning is limited to 290 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spindle speed and power<\/strong> \u2014 Lower maximum speeds on larger machines reflect heavier chuck and workpiece inertia. The 11 kW mid-range spindle delivers continuous duty; peak ratings for 30 minutes may reach 15 kW. Ask for the S1 (continuous) rating, not S6 (intermittent). Fanuc \u03b1i and Siemens 1PH8 spindles publish both figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spindle nose and chuck size<\/strong> \u2014 A2-6, A2-8, and A2-11 are short-taper camlock standards. Larger numbers mean larger flange diameters and higher torque capacity. Hydraulic chucks above 10″ require a through-bore spindle for bar feed compatibility; specify bore diameter if you plan to run bar stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guideway type<\/strong> \u2014 Flat bed CNC lathes from Chinese builders almost universally use hardened and ground box ways, not linear guides. The scraping pattern (8\u201312 points per 25 mm \u00d7 25 mm) creates oil retention pockets. Wider ways (600 mm vs 550 mm) reduce unit pressure and improve damping during interrupted cuts. Linear roller guides (HIWIN, PMI) appear on slant-bed designs; on flat beds they sacrifice rigidity for speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapid traverse and feed rate<\/strong> \u2014 Rapids are positioning moves only, not cutting. Box-way machines top out at 8\u201312 m\/min; linear guide slant beds reach 20\u201330 m\/min. Feed rates during threading or finishing are typically 0.01\u20132 mm\/rev. The rapid figure matters for cycle time on batch work with frequent retracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positioning accuracy and repeatability<\/strong> \u2014 Positioning accuracy (\u00b10.015 mm) is the maximum deviation from commanded position across full travel. Repeatability (\u00b10.008 mm) is the scatter when returning to the same point. Repeatability matters more for production consistency; accuracy can be compensated through ball-screw pitch error correction in the control. Demand laser interferometer records per axis, not just a factory claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tool post capacity and change time<\/strong> \u2014 Electric 4-station posts index in 2.5\u20133 seconds; hydraulic 6-station posts in 1.8\u20132.2 seconds. Live tooling (driven tools on the turret) adds milling and drilling capability but requires C-axis spindle orientation and a Y-axis on the turret\u2014verify both are present if quoted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control system<\/strong> \u2014 GSK 980TDi and KND 2000Ti dominate the entry and mid-range Chinese market; spare parts availability is local and response times are shorter. FANUC 0i-TF Plus and Siemens 828D add macro B, high-speed rigid tapping, and better servo tuning for tight tolerances. Syntec 22TA offers a middle path with FANUC-compatible G-code and lower hardware cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supply voltage and connected load<\/strong> \u2014 380V 50Hz is standard ex-factory. For 220V 60Hz regions (North America, parts of Japan), specify a transformer or request a 220V 60Hz motor winding at order. The connected load (kVA) determines your breaker and cable sizing; actual running consumption is 40\u201360% of this figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Machine net weight and floor space<\/strong> \u2014 Weight correlates with casting mass and rigidity. A 3800 kg CK6150-class machine with HT300 bed casting vibrates less than a 2500 kg unit in HT250. Floor space includes operator access panels; add 1000 mm clearance on the chuck side for loading long shafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foundry and casting source<\/strong> \u2014 Ask for the foundry name and location. Runlongjia Machinery sources HT300 bed castings from a dedicated foundry in Shandong province with resin sand lines and monthly stress-relief batch ovens. Trading companies cannot produce foundry certificates; they photocopy generic mill sheets. Request a casting chemistry report (C: 3.0\u20133.3%, Si: 1.8\u20132.2%, Mn: 0.8\u20131.0%) and ultrasonic test records for the headstock and bed castings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assembly floor and hand scraping<\/strong> \u2014 A builder maintains a temperature-controlled assembly area (20\u00b12\u00b0C) for final fitting. The box ways are hand-scraped to match the carriage and tailstock after rough machining and stress relief. Demand photos of the scraping floor with blue-dye check patterns, or better, video of the lead scraper working a production machine bed. Trading offices have no such floor; they rely on subcontract assembly shops with variable standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laser interferometer and ball bar records<\/strong> \u2014 Geometric accuracy requires measured evidence, not promises. A qualified builder runs Renishaw XL-80 laser interferometer tests on X and Z axes, and QC20-W ball bar tests for circular interpolation. Ask for the actual report from your serial-numbered machine, not a sample from 2019. Values to verify: positioning accuracy \u22640.02 mm, repeatability \u22640.008 mm, reversal error (backlash) \u22640.005 mm, ball bar roundness \u22640.015 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Factory acceptance test (FAT)<\/strong> \u2014 The FAT should include: (1) 4-hour continuous run at 80% rated speed with thermal drift check on spindle; (2) test bar turning with consecutive diameter variation \u22640.01 mm; (3) thread cutting test (ISO metric, 6H tolerance); (4) surface finish check Ra \u22641.6 \u00b5m on mild steel. Attendance via video link is acceptable if travel is impractical; insist on live unedited footage, not a produced video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Payment structure as risk indicator<\/strong> \u2014 Trading offices often demand 100% T\/T before shipment or offer unrealistically low deposits (10%). Established builders use staged payments: 30% deposit with order, 60% against FAT photos and bill of lading copy, 10% after installation and sign-off. Letters of credit (L\/C at sight) are accepted for orders above $50,000 but add $800\u20131200 in bank charges and 2\u20133 weeks to lead time. Avoid suppliers refusing L\/C or demanding cash before FAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After-sales engineering capability<\/strong> \u2014 Verify the builder has employed service engineers in your region, not just agents. Ask for names, contact methods, and response time commitments. RUNNEWTECH maintains direct service partnerships in Thailand, Vietnam, UAE, Turkey, Mexico, and Poland with 48-hour response commitments and local spare parts depots. Trading companies cannot offer this; they forward your complaint to the actual builder with added delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOB (Free On Board)<\/strong> \u2014 Seller delivers machine to the port of departure (Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin) cleared for export. Buyer pays ocean freight, insurance, and destination charges. FOB suits buyers with existing freight forwarders and import experience. Container loading for a CK6150-class machine: one unit per 40’HQ container, gross weight 4200 kg including export crate. Machines above 6000 kg net require flat-rack or break-bulk shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIF (Cost Insurance Freight)<\/strong> \u2014 Seller arranges ocean freight and marine insurance to destination port. Insurance coverage is typically 110% of invoice value against Institute Cargo Clauses (A). CIF adds $800\u20132500 to FOB depending on destination (Southeast Asia lowest, East Africa and South America highest). The buyer still handles customs clearance, duties, and inland delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CFR (Cost and Freight)<\/strong> \u2014 Same as CIF but without marine insurance. Buyer arranges insurance separately. Rarely used for machinery; most buyers lack marine insurance relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXW (Ex Works)<\/strong> \u2014 Buyer collects from factory. Only viable if you maintain a China-based logistics agent. Export clearance, trucking to port, and loading are your responsibility. Saves 3\u20135% but exposes inexperienced buyers to customs delays and VAT complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n L\/C versus T\/T<\/strong> \u2014 Irrevocable L\/C at sight protects the buyer if documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin) do not match the credit terms. T\/T is faster and cheaper but offers no documentary protection. For first orders above $30,000, L\/C is worth the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HS code and CE marking<\/strong> \u2014 Flat bed CNC lathes fall under HS 8458.11.00 (lathes, numerically controlled, horizontal). CE marking requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC, EMC Directive 2014\/30\/EU, and Low Voltage Directive 2014\/35\/EU. Request the EU-type examination certificate (not a self-declaration) and the original technical construction file summary. Chinese trading offices often supply CE certificates for unrelated products or expired notified body references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Packing list and certificate of origin<\/strong> \u2014 The packing list must match actual contents: machine, coolant tank, chip conveyor, tool kit, manual, control cabinet keys, and spare fuses. Certificate of origin (Form A or CO) determines preferential tariff treatment under bilateral agreements. ASEAN-China FTA reduces duties to 0\u20135% with correct Form E; generic CO does not qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard configuration lead time<\/strong> \u2014 25\u201335 days for GSK\/KND controls, 40\u201355 days for FANUC\/Siemens (imported control components held in bonded warehouse). Peak season (March\u2013May, September\u2013November) adds 10\u201315 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price drivers by specification tier<\/strong> \u2014 Entry level at $14,000\u201318,000 FOB Qingdao uses domestic ball screws, GSK control, and manual tailstock. Mid range at $22,000\u201328,000 adds NSK or THK bearings, hydraulic chuck and tailstock, and KND\/Syntec control. High specification at $35,000\u201348,000 includes FANUC 0i-TF Plus, 12″ hydraulic chuck, automatic bar feeder interface, and linear scale feedback on X\/Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control system premium<\/strong> \u2014 FANUC 0i-TF Plus adds $6,500\u20138,000 over GSK; Siemens 828D adds $7,500\u20139,000. The premium buys better servo algorithms, wider third-party software compatibility, and global parts availability. For job shops running proven G-code with minimal CAM, the payback period exceeds three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foundation and installation costs<\/strong> \u2014 Budget $2,000\u20134,000 for foundation bolts, leveling pads, and anti-vibration grout. A 3800 kg machine requires minimum 200 mm reinforced concrete floor (3000 kg\/m\u00b2 capacity). Unloading demands a 5-ton forklift or 3-ton crane with 4-meter reach. These are buyer responsibilities under all Incoterms except DDP, which RUNNEWTECH does not offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These bands reflect RUNNEWTECH’s 2024\u20132025 export shipments from Qingdao. Actual factory acceptance test (FAT) configurations move quotes up or down by 8\u201315 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The control system and the spindle\/servo package are normally the two largest line items on a flat bed CNC lathe bill of materials. A FANUC 0i-TF kit with \u03b1i series servos and spindle motor adds roughly 9,000\u201314,000 USD to a 500 mm swing machine against a GSK 980TDb with domestic motors. Siemens 828D with SINAMICS drives sits in between at roughly 6,000\u201310,000 USD premium over GSK. The spindle itself\u2014bearing grade, whether P4 angular contact paired or standard P5, and whether A2-6 or A2-8 nose with 11 kW versus 7.5 kW\u2014accounts for 3,000\u20137,000 USD swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Casting or frame share runs 18\u201324 percent of ex-works cost on a standard CK6150-class machine. HT250 resin sand casting with natural aging is the baseline. HT300 or Meehanite-grade iron with forced stress relief adds roughly 600\u20131,200 USD but reduces thermal drift during interrupted cuts. A machine quoted at the bottom of the entry band almost certainly uses a lighter bed, narrower box way width, or both. Ask for net weight: a properly built 500 mm \u00d7 1000 mm flat bed CNC lathe should land at 3,200\u20133,800 kg. Quotes below 2,600 kg for the same envelope suggest thinner wall sections or reduced ribbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guideways and ball screws consume 12\u201316 percent. Hardened and scraped box ways with Turcite-B or Rulon lining suit heavy interrupted turning and cost roughly the same as HIWIN or PMI HG-series 35 mm linear roller guides on the Z axis, but the box way machine tolerates higher chip loads with less chatter. The trade-off is rapid traverse: box way machines typically top out at 6\u20138 m\/min rapid, while linear guide machines reach 12\u201324 m\/min. Ball screw grade matters directly for positioning accuracy: C3 ground screws with pre-tensioned nuts hold 0.012 mm positioning and 0.006 mm repeatability; C5 rolled screws with standard nuts open that to 0.020 mm and 0.010 mm. The C3 upgrade adds roughly 800\u20131,400 USD on X and Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a standard 500 mm \u00d7 1500 mm flat bed CNC lathe at roughly 35,000 USD FOB Qingdao, the approximate breakdown runs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total landed cost typically runs 1.35\u20131.55 \u00d7 FOB for most destinations outside free-trade zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lowest bid in a competitive tender normally achieves savings through three areas visible only on inspection, not on paper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighter casting.<\/strong> A 500 mm swing machine weighing 2,400 kg instead of 3,400 kg saves roughly 1,200\u20131,800 USD in iron and rough machining but shows up as chatter on 1045 steel at 2 mm depth of cut and 0.3 mm\/rev feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower grade ball screw or unbranded linear guide.<\/strong> Generic 32 mm rolled screws without pre-load, or non-HIWIN\/PMI linear guides with lower roller conformity, save 600\u20131,000 USD. Positioning accuracy drifts after 6\u201312 months of chip load cycling. Rapid traverse noise increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unbranded or refurbished control components.<\/strong> A used FANUC 0i-MD screen in a 0i-TF housing, or servo motors with rewound windings, cuts 3,000\u20135,000 USD. Thermal overload trips and encoder drift follow within the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Request these items before placing deposit. A real builder produces them without delay; a trading office deflects or disappears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foundry or casting source documentation.<\/strong> Ask for the foundry name, casting grade certificate (HT250 or HT300), and whether stress relief is natural (outdoor stacked 6+ months) or forced (resin sand with furnace normalization). RUNNEWTECH sources from a dedicated Shandong foundry with HT300 capability and maintains batch traceability. A trading office has no foundry relationship to show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assembly floor and scraping records.<\/strong> Demand dated photos or video of the specific machine bed being scraped\u2014flatness checked with a 1,000 mm straightedge and 0.02 mm feeler gauge, contact points per 25\u00d725 mm square. Hand scraping remains standard for box way machines; linear guide machines still need datum surface prep. No scraping floor means subcontracted assembly with no geometric control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laser interferometer and ball bar records.<\/strong> A builder running ISO or factory standards keeps Renishaw XL-80 or equivalent laser interferometer reports for positioning accuracy and repeatability, and QC20-W ball bar reports for circular interpolation. Ask for the actual plot for your machine serial number, not a generic template. Values to see: positioning accuracy \u2264 0.016 mm\/300 mm, repeatability \u2264 0.008 mm, ball bar roundness \u2264 0.020 mm at 150 mm radius and 1,000 mm\/min feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Factory acceptance test (FAT) with documented geometric accuracy.<\/strong> The FAT should reference GB\/T 16462 or ISO 13041 geometric tests: bed straightness in horizontal and vertical planes, spindle runout, tailstock alignment, turret index repeatability. Insist on witness or live video, not just a signed paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Payment structure that aligns risk.<\/strong> Standard builder terms: 30 percent T\/T deposit, 60 percent against FAT photos\/video and shipping documents, 10 percent after installation and run-off. A demand for 100 percent advance, or 50\/50 with no FAT milestone, signals cash-flow stress or trading-office fragility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After-sales engineering capability.<\/strong> Ask for the name and location of the next available service engineer, and whether they carry spare servo drives, encoder cables, and turret proximity switches in regional stock. A builder maintains parts inventory by machine serial number; a trading office forwards WhatsApp messages to a WeChat group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assuming 2,000 operating hours per year, 70 percent spindle load factor, electricity at 0.10 USD\/kWh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heavier-built machine with branded controls costs more upfront but typically recovers 6,000\u201312,000 USD in operating and downtime costs over five years. For a job shop running single-shift with 600 hours annual spindle time, the entry machine may suffice. For automotive or hydraulic shaft work with tight tolerances and penalty clauses for late delivery, the heavier specification pays back faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard configuration from confirmed deposit: 35\u201345 days for entry and standard classes, 55\u201375 days for heavy duty with imported control systems. Factors that extend lead time include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n RUNNEWTECH maintains buffer stock of GSK and KND configured machines for 25-day expedited shipment when the application permits. Confirm voltage requirement at order stage: 380V 50Hz three-phase is standard; 220V 60Hz or 415V 50Hz for specific regions requires transformer or reactor specification that adds 3\u20135 days and 400\u2013800 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brake disc machining illustrates the flat bed advantage clearly. A 500 mm swing CK6150 with A2-6 spindle nose and 11 kW motor running at 2500 rpm faces cast iron discs at 2\u20133 mm depth of cut. The interrupted cutting pattern from ventilation slots generates impact loads; HT300 bed castings with 3200\u20133800 kg machine mass absorb this better than slant bed designs of equivalent swing. Positioning accuracy of 0.015 mm and repeatability of 0.008 mm meets the 0.05 mm runout tolerance typical for ventilated automotive discs. For motorcycle camshafts, the same machine with C axis and driven tooling performs milling and cross-drilling in single setup, though buyers should note that full C axis adds 15\u201320% to base machine cost and extends lead time by 3\u20134 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tractor axle shafts at 1.5\u20132.5 metres length require Z travel matching the workpiece plus 200 mm clearance for chuck and tailstock. A CK6163 variant with 630 mm swing, 3000 mm Z travel and 15 kW spindle at 2000 rpm handles 4140 steel shafts at 4 mm depth of cut. The critical specification here is bed construction: hardened box ways on Z axis, scraped to 0.02 mm straightness over full length, outperform linear roller guides under the abrasive chip loads from sand castings common in agricultural supply chains. Machine weight reaches 5500 kg for this configuration, requiring 5-tonne forklift or overhead crane for container unloading. Foundation bolts and levelling pads are mandatory; without proper anchoring, long shaft turning induces bed flexure that shows as taper error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hydraulic cylinder barrels demand concentricity between OD and bore within 0.03 mm for proper seal function. A CK6136 or CK6140 with 360\u2013400 mm swing, 750 mm Z travel and A2-5 spindle nose achieves this through thermal stability rather than raw precision. The flat bed’s uniform mass distribution minimises differential expansion during warm-up; positioning accuracy of 0.015 mm is sufficient because the critical feature is relative concentricity, not absolute position. GSK 980TDi controls with 0.001 mm programming resolution handle the fine finish passes at 0.1\u20130.2 mm depth. For shops producing stainless steel fittings, specify a 7.5 kW minimum spindle to maintain surface speed at lower rpm where galling occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n API 5CT and 5B thread specifications on drill pipe tool joints require sustained torque at 50\u2013150 rpm cutting speed on 4130 or 4145H steel. A 500 mm swing machine with 18.5 kW spindle and A2-8 nose delivers 800 Nm continuous torque at 800 rpm, dropping to 1200 Nm at 150 rpm for roughing. FANUC 0i-TF or Siemens 828D controls include canned cycles for API round and buttress threads, though custom macro programming is still common in Chinese-built machines. The trade-off: this specification pushes machine weight to 4800 kg and requires 380V 50Hz three-phase supply; buyers in 220V 60Hz regions need a 25\u201330 kVA transformer, adding $800\u20131200 to landed cost. Factory acceptance test with laser interferometer on Z axis and ball bar circularity test should be specified in purchase contract for this sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Core pins and ejector sleeves at 150\u2013300 mm length require frequent tool changes and rapid positioning between roughing and finishing operations. Linear roller guides (HIWIN or PMI) on X and Z axes enable 20 m\/min rapid traverse versus 8\u201310 m\/min for box way machines, reducing non-cutting time to 15\u201320% of cycle time on small parts. Positioning accuracy of 0.01 mm supports the 0.02 mm tolerances typical for pin diameters in injection moulds. However, the trade-off is rigidity: linear guides deflect more under heavy roughing cuts, so specify 11 kW spindle minimum and limit depth of cut to 2\u20133 mm on tool steel. For cavity blocks requiring 3D profiling, a flat bed lathe with C axis and Y axis (live tooling) approaches machining centre capability at 60\u201370% of the capital cost, though true 5-axis contouring remains the domain of dedicated mill-turn centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vocational programmes in Indonesia, Vietnam, Nigeria and Peru standardise on GSK 980TDi or Syntec 22TA controls because training materials, spare keyboards and parameter documentation circulate in local languages. A CK6136 with 360 mm swing, 750 mm Z travel and 5.5 kW spindle covers 80% of turning exercises: shaft turning, grooving, threading, taper turning and simple facing. Machine weight of 2400 kg allows unloading with 3-tonne forklift, critical for schools without overhead crane infrastructure. The 380V 50Hz requirement conflicts with Philippine or Brazilian 220V 60Hz supply; specify 220V motor winding or external transformer at order stage, as retrofitting is impractical. Lead time runs 25\u201330 days for single units, with 15% deposit and balance against copy of bill of lading standard payment structure. Installation and operator training, typically 5 working days, should be specified as included or itemised separately to avoid scope disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three mistakes leave more imported flat bed CNC lathes idle in the first month than mechanical failure ever does. Each has a one-line fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistake 1: Supply voltage or frequency mismatch.<\/strong> A 380V 50Hz machine landed in a 220V 60Hz shop with no transformer and no parameter rewrite for the spindle drive. The fix: confirm actual shop voltage, frequency, and phase at the main breaker before final specification, and require the builder to state whether a step-up\/step-down transformer and drive parameter adjustment are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistake 2: Working range too small for the actual part family.<\/strong> A 500 mm swing lathe specified for 480 mm flange blanks with no margin for fixture height or tool clearance. The fix: model the largest part, plus chuck, plus tallest tool holder, plus 50 mm clearance in every axis, before selecting bed length and swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistake 3: No electrical schematic, parameter backup, or local consumable source.<\/strong> One blown fuse or broken insert stalls production for weeks. The fix: contractually require paper and digital schematics, a complete parameter backup on USB, and a named list of local or regional sources for inserts, coolant, and drive modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start with the part, not the catalog. Maximum swing over bed must exceed the largest diameter by at least the chuck jaw height plus tool clearance. For a 400 mm diameter flange in a 250 mm three-jaw hydraulic chuck with 60 mm jaws, you need roughly 520 mm swing over bed; a 610 mm swing machine (CK6163 class) is the practical minimum. Maximum turning length must include part length, tailstock center engagement, and facing clearance. A 1500 mm bed often delivers only 1350 mm between centers once a chuck and tailstock are mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tolerance drives control system selection and cost. \u00b10.05 mm on diameter for rough turning of cast iron hydraulic fittings allows GSK 980TDi or KND K2000Ti with no linear scales. \u00b10.01 mm on shaft journals for bearing fits demands FANUC 0i-TF Plus or Siemens 828D with linear scale feedback, thermal compensation, and C-axis capability for milling. The price gap between these two configurations on a 500 mm swing machine is typically USD 8,000 to 15,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The control system is the machine’s nervous system and its service dependency. Each has regional coverage implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask the builder directly: who services this control within 500 km of your shop? A real builder has a named technician or distributor, not a vague “we have agents worldwide.” Request a service call log from the last 12 months for your country or region. Trading offices cannot produce this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flat bed CNC lathes from Chinese builders are wound for 380V three-phase 50Hz as standard. North American shops at 208V or 240V three-phase 60Hz require explicit confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The spindle drive (typically Mitsubishi FR-A800 or Siemens SINAMICS series) must accept the actual frequency or be reprogrammed. A 60Hz supply on a 50Hz-parameterized vector drive causes motor overheating and premature bearing failure. The fix is in the mistake list: require written confirmation of drive parameter compatibility with your supply, not just “we can add a transformer.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flat bed CNC lathes concentrate weight on four feet. A CK6150 (500 mm swing, 1500 mm bed) weighs 3200 kg to 3800 kg depending on casting grade and tailstock. A CK6180 (800 mm swing, 3000 mm bed) reaches 8500 kg to 12,000 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Floor space must include operator access, chip conveyor clearance, and maintenance panel swing. A CK6150\/1500 typically requires 3600 mm \u00d7 2000 mm machine footprint plus 1000 mm minimum on the operator side, 800 mm on the tailstock end for bar feed or part removal, and 600 mm on the rear for electrical cabinet ventilation. Total recommended bay: 5500 mm \u00d7 3500 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CE marking is the most common requirement for customs clearance in European Union countries, Turkey, and several Middle Eastern and North African markets. A real builder provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For non-EU destinations, requirements vary. Saudi Arabia requires SASO conformity; UAE requires ECAS for some product categories; Nigeria requires SONCAP. A trading office often cannot produce valid CE documentation because they did not control the design. Request the CE certificate number and the notified body; verify it on the EU NANDO database. RUNNEWTECH provides CE documentation for all flat bed CNC lathe models shipped to markets requiring it; state your destination in the inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flat bed CNC lathes ship in 20-foot or 40-foot containers. A CK6136 or CK6140\/1000 fits in a 20-foot container (internal length 5900 mm). A CK6150\/1500 or larger requires a 40-foot container (internal length 12000 mm). Machines over 800 mm swing or 3000 mm bed length may require flat-rack or breakbulk shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Request container loading photos: machine bolted to skid, desiccant bags, moisture barrier wrapping, and corner bracing. Trading offices rarely have these; they rely on the actual builder’s shipping department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard structure for machinery from Chinese builders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FAT is the critical gate. A real builder conducts it on their floor and welcomes witness or video participation. Minimum FAT content for a flat bed CNC lathe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Request the FAT report template before deposit. Trading offices often have no template; they forward whatever the builder sends, sometimes months after payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The machine ships on a timber skid with designated lifting points. Do not lift by the bed ways or the electrical cabinet. A real builder marks lifting points in the shipping manual with diagrams. Request this manual before shipment to confirm your unloading plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Installation by the builder’s technician typically takes 3\u20135 days for a CK6150-class machine, 7\u201310 days for CK6180 with hydraulic chuck and tailstock. Scope should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Operator training: 3\u20135 days, minimum two operators. Content should cover program transfer (USB or Ethernet), tool setup and offset entry, work coordinate setting, basic G-code editing, alarm diagnosis, and daily maintenance (way lubrication levels, chip conveyor, coolant concentration). Request training outline in writing before machine arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contract for these items with the machine order, not after arrival when air freight costs multiply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For flat bed CNC lathes with turret tooling (VDI40 or VDI50, or bolt-on tool post), confirm turret type before ordering holders. A real builder specifies turret model (Sauter, Duplomatic, or domestic equivalent) and provides holder drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consumables for first six months: carbide inserts for your material (ISO P, M, or K grade), cutting oil or semi-synthetic coolant concentrate, way oil ISO VG 68, hydraulic oil ISO VG 46 for chuck and tailstock if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Factory direct flat bed cnc lathe with FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, GSK or Syntec control options and 380V\/50Hz or 220V\/60Hz supply for export.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat This Page Covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Types and Configurations of Flat Bed CNC Lathe Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Type or Class<\/th> Typical Working Range<\/th> Control Options<\/th> Best Suited For<\/th> Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Compact Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/td> Swing over bed 360\u2013400 mm, processing length 500\u2013750 mm, X\/Z travel 200\/600 mm<\/td> GSK 980TDi, KND K2000Ti, Siemens 808D<\/td> Small job shops, automotive repair, technical training centers, first-time CNC buyers<\/td> Rapid traverse 6\u20138 m\/min, spindle power 5.5\u20137.5 kW at 2500 rpm, positioning accuracy \u00b10.015 mm, machine weight 1800\u20132200 kg. Often shipped in 20 ft containers.<\/td><\/tr> Medium-Duty Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/td> Swing over bed 500\u2013660 mm, processing length 1000\u20133000 mm, X\/Z travel 300\/1000\u20133000 mm<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF, Siemens 828D, Mitsubishi M80, GSK 980TDi<\/td> General machine shops, shaft and sleeve work, agricultural and construction equipment parts<\/td> Rapid traverse 8\u201312 m\/min, spindle power 11\u201315 kW at 2000\u20132500 rpm, A2-6 or A2-8 spindle nose, positioning accuracy \u00b10.010 mm, repeatability \u00b10.005 mm, machine weight 3200\u20135500 kg.<\/td><\/tr> Heavy-Duty Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/td> Swing over bed 800\u20131100 mm, processing length 1500\u20136000 mm, X\/Z travel 500\/1500\u20136000 mm<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF Plus, Siemens 828D SL, Syntec 22TA<\/td> Oil and gas, shipbuilding, mining equipment, large shaft turning<\/td> Rapid traverse 6\u201310 m\/min, spindle power 22\u201337 kW at 1600 rpm, A2-11 or larger spindle nose, positioning accuracy \u00b10.020 mm, machine weight 8000\u201325000 kg. Foundation and crane capacity become critical.<\/td><\/tr> Flat Bed CNC Lathe with C-Axis and Live Tooling<\/td> Swing over bed 400\u2013660 mm, processing length 1000\u20132000 mm, X\/Z travel 250\u2013300\/1000\u20132000 mm plus C-axis 0.001\u00b0 indexing<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF, Siemens 828D with ShopTurn<\/td> Aerospace fittings, hydraulic manifolds, medical implants, parts needing milling and drilling on turned surfaces<\/td> Adds Y-axis travel \u00b125\u201350 mm on some models. Spindle power 11\u201315 kW, live tooling power 3.7\u20135.5 kW at 4000\u20136000 rpm. Positioning accuracy \u00b10.008 mm. Price premium 40\u201360% over standard two-axis lathe.<\/td><\/tr> Flat Bed CNC Lathe with Dual Chuck \/ Follow Rest<\/td> Swing over bed 500\u2013800 mm, processing length 3000\u20138000 mm, X\/Z travel 400\/3000\u20138000 mm<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF Plus, Siemens 828D SL<\/td> Long slender shafts, printing rollers, turbine rotors, hydraulic piston rods<\/td> Dual chuck configuration reduces deflection on L\/D ratios exceeding 8:1. Steady rest or follow rest integrated. Rapid traverse 5\u20138 m\/min, spindle power 15\u201322 kW. Machine length exceeds standard 40 ft container; may require flat-rack or breakbulk shipment.<\/td><\/tr> Economical Flat Bed CNC Lathe with Simplified Control<\/td> Swing over bed 360\u2013500 mm, processing length 750\u20131500 mm, X\/Z travel 200\u2013250\/750\u20131500 mm<\/td> GSK 980TB3, KND K1000Ti, custom PLC-based panel<\/td> Budget-conscious buyers, simple repetitive parts, emerging markets with limited service infrastructure<\/td> Rapid traverse 4\u20136 m\/min, spindle power 5.5\u20137.5 kW at 2000 rpm, positioning accuracy \u00b10.020 mm, machine weight 1500\u20132500 kg. Often lacks full closed-loop servo on X-axis; stepper or hybrid drives common.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Compact Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medium-Duty Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heavy-Duty Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Flat Bed CNC Lathe with C-Axis and Live Tooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Flat Bed CNC Lathe with Dual Chuck and Follow Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Economical Flat Bed CNC Lathe with Simplified Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Specifications and How to Read Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th> Entry Level<\/th> Mid Range<\/th> High Specification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Max swing over bed<\/td> \u03a6400 mm<\/td> \u03a6500 mm<\/td> \u03a6630 mm<\/td><\/tr> Max turning length<\/td> 750 mm<\/td> 1000 mm<\/td> 1500 mm<\/td><\/tr> X\/Z axis travel<\/td> 220\/750 mm<\/td> 300\/1050 mm<\/td> 350\/1550 mm<\/td><\/tr> Spindle bore<\/td> \u03a652 mm<\/td> \u03a682 mm<\/td> \u03a6105 mm<\/td><\/tr> Chuck size<\/td> 8″ hydraulic<\/td> 10″ hydraulic<\/td> 12″ hydraulic<\/td><\/tr> Spindle speed<\/td> 50\u20132500 rpm<\/td> 35\u20132000 rpm<\/td> 35\u20131600 rpm<\/td><\/tr> Spindle power<\/td> 7.5 kW<\/td> 11 kW<\/td> 15 kW<\/td><\/tr> Spindle nose<\/td> A2-6<\/td> A2-8<\/td> A2-8<\/td><\/tr> Guideway type<\/td> Hardened box way, 550 mm width<\/td> Hardened box way, 600 mm width<\/td> Hardened box way, 650 mm width<\/td><\/tr> Rapid traverse X\/Z<\/td> 6\/8 m\/min<\/td> 6\/10 m\/min<\/td> 8\/12 m\/min<\/td><\/tr> Positioning accuracy<\/td> \u00b10.02 mm<\/td> \u00b10.015 mm<\/td> \u00b10.01 mm<\/td><\/tr> Repeatability<\/td> \u00b10.01 mm<\/td> \u00b10.008 mm<\/td> \u00b10.005 mm<\/td><\/tr> Tool post<\/td> 4-station electric<\/td> 6-station hydraulic<\/td> 8-station hydraulic + live tooling<\/td><\/tr> Control system<\/td> GSK 980TDi<\/td> KND 2000Ti \/ Syntec 22TA<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF Plus \/ Siemens 828D<\/td><\/tr> Machine net weight<\/td> 2800 kg<\/td> 3800 kg<\/td> 5200 kg<\/td><\/tr> Floor space (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td> 2650\u00d71450\u00d71750 mm<\/td> 3200\u00d71600\u00d72050 mm<\/td> 4200\u00d71850\u00d72200 mm<\/td><\/tr> Supply voltage<\/td> 380V 50Hz 3-phase<\/td> 380V 50Hz 3-phase<\/td> 380V 50Hz 3-phase<\/td><\/tr> Total connected load<\/td> 15 kVA<\/td> 22 kVA<\/td> 30 kVA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How to Read Each Line of the Specification Sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Supplier Qualification: Builder versus Trading Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trade Terms and Export Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lead Time and Price Drivers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Flat Bed CNC Lathe Machine Price and What Drives It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Class<\/th> Typical Working Range or Power<\/th> Control or Source Example<\/th> Indicative FOB USD<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Entry light-duty<\/td> 360 mm swing \u00d7 750 mm, 5.5 kW spindle<\/td> GSK 980TDb, domestic servo<\/td> 18,000\u201326,000<\/td><\/tr> Standard duty<\/td> 500 mm swing \u00d7 1000\u20131500 mm, 7.5\u201311 kW<\/td> KND 2000Ti, Syntec 22TA, domestic linear guides<\/td> 28,000\u201342,000<\/td><\/tr> Heavy duty<\/td> 630 mm swing \u00d7 1500\u20133000 mm, 15\u201322 kW<\/td> Siemens 828D, FANUC 0i-TF, HIWIN\/PMI linear guides or box ways<\/td> 55,000\u201385,000<\/td><\/tr> Large bore oil-country<\/td> 800 mm swing \u00d7 3000\u20136000 mm, 30\u201345 kW<\/td> FANUC 0i-TF Plus, Siemens 840D sl, imported ball screws<\/td> 95,000\u2013160,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What Moves the Price Inside Each Band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Real Cost Structure from Foundry to Your Floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why the Cheapest Quote Is Usually Cheaper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Supplier Qualification: Machine Builder versus Trading Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Five-Year Running Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cost Item<\/th> Standard Duty (GSK\/Syntec, domestic servo)<\/th> Heavy Duty (Siemens\/FANUC, imported components)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Annual power consumption<\/td> 28,000\u201332,000 kWh<\/td> 26,000\u201329,000 kWh (higher efficiency servos)<\/td><\/tr> Annual electricity cost<\/td> 2,800\u20133,200 USD<\/td> 2,600\u20132,900 USD<\/td><\/tr> Ball screw\/way lubricant, annual<\/td> 400\u2013600 USD<\/td> 350\u2013500 USD (centralized system, less waste)<\/td><\/tr> Turret tool holders, inserts, annual<\/td> 1,800\u20132,400 USD (same for both classes)<\/td> 1,800\u20132,400 USD<\/td><\/tr> Control\/spindle failure downtime, expected<\/td> 80\u2013140 hours over 5 years<\/td> 30\u201360 hours over 5 years<\/td><\/tr> Estimated spare parts over 5 years<\/td> 4,500\u20137,000 USD (servo motor, encoder, turret solenoid)<\/td> 2,500\u20134,000 USD (higher initial quality, better availability)<\/td><\/tr> Total 5-year operating cost<\/strong><\/td> 38,000\u201348,000 USD<\/strong><\/td> 32,000\u201340,000 USD<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Lead Time and What Extends It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Industry Applications for Flat Bed CNC Lathe Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sector<\/th> Typical Parts Produced<\/th> Recommended Specification<\/th> Why This Machine Fits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Automotive and Motorcycle Parts<\/td> Brake discs, camshafts, wheel hubs, drive shafts, piston rods<\/td> 500 mm swing, 1000\u20131500 mm Z travel, A2-6 or A2-8 spindle nose, 11\u201315 kW spindle, 2500 rpm, GSK 980TDi or FANUC 0i-TF, positioning accuracy 0.015 mm, repeatability 0.008 mm<\/td> Flat bed rigidity absorbs interrupted cuts on cast iron brake discs; wide swing handles truck hubs without tailstock interference<\/td><\/tr> Agricultural Machinery<\/td> Tractor axle shafts, gearbox housings, hydraulic cylinder rods, combine harvester spindles<\/td> 630 mm swing, 1500\u20133000 mm Z travel, A2-8 spindle, 15\u201318.5 kW, 2000 rpm, hardened box ways on Z, HT300 casting, machine weight 4500\u20136000 kg<\/td> Long bed variants support 2\u20133 metre shafts common in drivelines; box ways outperform linear guides under heavy chip loads from sand-cast workpieces<\/td><\/tr> Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fittings<\/td> Cylinder barrels, piston rods, valve bodies, tie rods, port connectors<\/td> 360\u2013400 mm swing, 750 mm Z travel, A2-5 spindle, 7.5\u201311 kW, 3000 rpm, C axis optional for cross-drilling, GSK or KND control<\/td> High concentricity requirements (0.02 mm TIR) for barrel-to-rod sealing; flat bed thermal stability maintains bore consistency across shift changes<\/td><\/tr> Oil and Gas Couplings<\/td> Drill pipe tool joints, casing connectors, wellhead flanges, valve bonnets<\/td> 500\u2013630 mm swing, 1500 mm Z travel, A2-8 spindle, 18.5\u201322 kW, 1500 rpm (low-speed torque priority), FANUC or Siemens with rigid tapping<\/td> API thread forms require sustained cutting forces at low rpm; flat bed mass dampens vibration during threading cycles on alloy steel<\/td><\/tr> Mould and Die Work<\/td> Core pins, ejector sleeves, guide pillars, mould cavities, die buttons<\/td> 400 mm swing, 750 mm Z travel, A2-6 spindle, 11 kW, 3500 rpm, linear roller guides on X\/Z for rapid traverse 20 m\/min, positioning accuracy 0.01 mm<\/td> Frequent tool changes and fine finishing passes benefit from rapid traverse; linear guides reduce stick-slip during micro-feeds for cavity profiling<\/td><\/tr> Technical Training Centres<\/td> Student projects across shaft, disc and thread exercises<\/td> 360 mm swing, 750 mm Z travel, A2-5 spindle, 5.5\u20137.5 kW, 2500 rpm, GSK 980TDi or Syntec 22TA, machine weight 2200\u20132800 kg, 380V 50Hz single-phase option<\/td> GSK and Syntec controls dominate vocational curricula in Southeast Asia and Africa; flat bed visibility aids instruction; lower spindle power reduces consumable costs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Automotive and Motorcycle Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Agricultural Machinery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fittings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oil and Gas Couplings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mould and Die Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Technical Training Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ordering and Importing Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Specification<\/th> Typical Range for Flat Bed CNC Lathe<\/th> What to Verify<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Swing over bed<\/td> 400 mm to 800 mm<\/td> Diameter + chuck + clearance<\/td><\/tr> Max turning length<\/td> 750 mm to 3000 mm<\/td> Between centers with fixtures installed<\/td><\/tr> Spindle bore<\/td> 52 mm to 105 mm<\/td> Bar capacity if running stock through spindle<\/td><\/tr> Spindle nose<\/td> A2-5, A2-6, A2-8<\/td> Chuck mounting compatibility<\/td><\/tr> Spindle power<\/td> 7.5 kW to 22 kW<\/td> Continuous rating, not peak<\/td><\/tr> Spindle speed<\/td> 1500 rpm to 2500 rpm<\/td> Lower on large swing machines<\/td><\/tr> X-axis travel<\/td> 220 mm to 400 mm<\/td> Diameter direction, tool clearance<\/td><\/tr> Z-axis travel<\/td> 650 mm to 3100 mm<\/td> Matches bed length<\/td><\/tr> Rapid traverse X\/Z<\/td> 6 m\/min to 12 m\/min<\/td> Affects cycle time on short moves<\/td><\/tr> Positioning accuracy<\/td> \u00b10.015 mm to \u00b10.025 mm<\/td> Per ISO 230-2, 300 mm length<\/td><\/tr> Repeatability<\/td> \u00b10.008 mm to \u00b10.012 mm<\/td> Ball bar or laser test, not catalog claim<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Control<\/th> Typical Application<\/th> Service Consideration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> FANUC 0i-TF \/ 0i-TF Plus<\/td> High-volume automotive, tight tolerances<\/td> Global parts network; confirm local distributor stocks drive modules<\/td><\/tr> Siemens 828D \/ 840D sl<\/td> European job shops, milling-turning centers<\/td> Requires Siemens-certified technician for parameter recovery<\/td><\/tr> Mitsubishi M80<\/td> Southeast Asian automotive suppliers<\/td> Strong in Thailand, Indonesia; weaker in Africa and South America<\/td><\/tr> GSK 980TDi \/ 988T<\/td> Budget production, training centers<\/td> GSK has service offices in Vietnam, Egypt, Brazil, Russia; elsewhere depends on builder<\/td><\/tr> KND K2000Ti \/ K1000Ti<\/td> Entry-level CNC replacement of manual lathes<\/td> KND supports through machine builder; verify builder’s English documentation quality<\/td><\/tr> Syntec 21TA \/ 22TA<\/td> Taiwanese-influenced markets, milling-turning<\/td> Good in Southeast Asia; parts from Taiwan or mainland China<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Supply<\/th> Machine Requirement<\/th> Solution<\/th> Cost Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 380V 50Hz<\/td> 380V 50Hz<\/td> Direct connection<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr> 400V 50Hz (Europe)<\/td> 380V 50Hz<\/td> Usually within \u00b110% tolerance; confirm with builder<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr> 220V 60Hz (Taiwan, parts of Southeast Asia)<\/td> 380V 50Hz<\/td> Step-up transformer + verify spindle drive accepts 60Hz<\/td> USD 800\u20132,500 for transformer<\/td><\/tr> 208V 60Hz (North America)<\/td> 380V 50Hz<\/td> Step-up transformer + drive parameter change or replacement<\/td> USD 1,500\u20134,000<\/td><\/tr> 460V 60Hz (North America industrial)<\/td> 380V 50Hz<\/td> Step-down transformer; motor current increases<\/td> USD 1,000\u20133,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Machine Class<\/th> Approximate Weight<\/th> Floor Loading at Feet<\/th> Foundation Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> CK6136 (360 mm swing, 750 mm bed)<\/td> 1600\u20132000 kg<\/td> 4\u20135 t\/m\u00b2<\/td> 150 mm reinforced concrete, no isolated pad<\/td><\/tr> CK6140\/6150 (400\u2013500 mm swing, 1000\u20132000 mm bed)<\/td> 2800\u20134200 kg<\/td> 6\u20138 t\/m\u00b2<\/td> 200 mm reinforced concrete; isolated pad if floor is suspended or mezzanine<\/td><\/tr> CK6163 (630 mm swing, 1500\u20133000 mm bed)<\/td> 5500\u20137500 kg<\/td> 10\u201314 t\/m\u00b2<\/td> 250 mm isolated foundation pad, 500 mm wider than machine base on all sides<\/td><\/tr> CK6180\/61100 (800\u20131000 mm swing, 3000 mm bed)<\/td> 9000\u201315000 kg<\/td> 15\u201320 t\/m\u00b2<\/td> Engineered foundation with rebar mesh, vibration isolation from adjacent machines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Term<\/th> What Builder Pays<\/th> What Buyer Pays<\/th> Risk Transfer Point<\/th> Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> FOB (Chinese port)<\/td> Inland transport, export customs, loading on vessel<\/td> Ocean freight, insurance, destination customs, inland delivery<\/td> Ship’s rail at origin port<\/td> Experienced importers with freight forwarder<\/td><\/tr> CIF (destination port)<\/td> All of above plus ocean freight and marine insurance<\/td> Unloading, destination customs, inland delivery, insurance claim administration if damage occurs<\/td> Ship’s rail at origin port (risk does not shift with CIF)<\/td> Buyers without freight relationships; verify insurance coverage amount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Machine Class<\/th> Approximate Shipping Weight<\/th> Container Type<\/th> Weight Limit Consideration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> CK6136<\/td> 2200\u20132600 kg with crate<\/td> 20′ GP<\/td> Well within 21,500 kg payload<\/td><\/tr> CK6150\/1500<\/td> 4200\u20134800 kg with crate<\/td> 40′ GP<\/td> Within limits; single machine<\/td><\/tr> CK6163\/2000<\/td> 6800\u20137800 kg with crate<\/td> 40′ GP<\/td> Near limit; verify axle weights for inland trucking<\/td><\/tr> CK6180\/3000<\/td> 10,000\u201313,000 kg with crate<\/td> 40′ HQ or flat-rack<\/td> Flat-rack for overweight; requires special unloading<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDeposit Balance Payment and Factory Acceptance Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Milestone<\/th> Payment<\/th> What Triggers It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Purchase order with signed specification<\/td> 30% deposit<\/td> Contract effective; builder orders castings and control system<\/td><\/tr> Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) passed<\/td> 60% balance before shipment<\/td> Buyer or agent witnesses test; or video FAT with live measurement data<\/td><\/tr> Installation and commissioning completed<\/td> 10% retention<\/td> Machine meets geometric accuracy on buyer’s floor; or negotiate 5% at 90 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
\n\n\n\nUnloading Equipment at Destination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Machine Class<\/th> Unloading Method<\/th> Minimum Equipment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Up to 2500 kg<\/td> Forklift from container<\/td> 3-tonne capacity forklift, 4-meter mast<\/td><\/tr> 2500\u20135000 kg<\/td> Forklift or crane<\/td> 5-tonne forklift with fork extensions, or 5-tonne mobile crane<\/td><\/tr> 5000\u201310,000 kg<\/td> Crane required<\/td> 10-tonne mobile crane or overhead crane; machine skidded to lifting points<\/td><\/tr> Over 10,000 kg<\/td> Rigging crew<\/td> 16-tonne crane, spreader bar, certified rigging; foundation ready before arrival<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nInitial Spare Parts and Consumables Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th> Quantity<\/th> Rationale<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Control system battery<\/td> 2 units<\/td> FANUC or Siemens lithium battery; 2-year life<\/td><\/tr> Axis servo motor encoder<\/td> 1 per axis, or 1 complete set<\/td> Long lead item; verify part numbers match actual motors shipped<\/td><\/tr> Spindle encoder<\/td> 1<\/td> If equipped with C-axis or rigid tapping<\/td><\/tr> Fuse and contactor set<\/td> 1 complete set<\/td> Per electrical schematic; label by circuit<\/td><\/tr> Way lubrication pump filter<\/td> 2<\/td> Monthly replacement on heavy use<\/td><\/tr> Coolant pump mechanical seal<\/td> 1<\/td> Common failure; stops production<\/td><\/tr> Hydraulic chuck seals<\/td> 1 set<\/td> O-rings for 10-inch or 12-inch chuck<\/td><\/tr> Tool holder bolts and pull studs<\/td> 4 each<\/td> Matching actual taper (not applicable to flat bed lathe direct mount; confirm if using VDI or BMT turret)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nNumbered Ordering and Import Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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