Conventional lathe DL E Heavy 800/3000
horizontalflatbedfor long workpieces

Conventional lathe - DL E Heavy 800/3000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / flatbed / for long workpieces
Conventional lathe - DL E Heavy 800/3000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / flatbed / for long workpieces
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Characteristics

Control type
conventional
Spindle orientation
horizontal
Structure
flatbed
Applications
for heavy-duty machining, for large-diameter parts, for long workpieces, for heavy turning
Performance
high-rigidity, powerful
Other characteristics
with position indicator
Associated function
threading
Diameter

1,600 mm
(62.99 in)

Spindle speed

Max.: 250 rpm
(1,570.796 rad.min-1)

Min.: 2.5 rpm
(15.708 rad.min-1)

Maximum part length

3,000 mm
(118 in)

Axe X

820 mm
(32 in)

Axe Z

820 mm
(32 in)

Nominal power

22 kW
(29.9 hp)

Overall lenght

6,040 mm
(238 in)

Overall width

2,060 mm
(81 in)

Overall height

2,230 mm
(88 in)

Weight

12,900 kg
(28,440 lb)

Description

Product overview
The DL E Heavy 800/3000 is a conventional lathe series designed for machining very large turning diameters and long workpieces. It supports workpiece lengths up to 8,000 mm and turning diameters above 1,600 mm. The wide, ribbed cast-iron bed accepts heavy workpiece weights; the main spindle is driven via an adjustable multi-disc clutch and dedicated motors provide rapid traverses and motorized tailstock movement.

Highlights
  • Maximum centers up to 8,000 mm (series capability)
  • Spindle bore 130 mm
  • Main drive 22 kW
  • High rapid feed rates in X and Z
  • Supplied with assembled 3-axis position indicator

Technical specifications — Working area
Workpiece length (max.): 3,000 mm
Turning diameter over bed: 1,600 mm
Turning Ø over support: 1,280 mm
Workpiece weight (max.): 6,000 kg
Bed width: 970 mm
Max. weight between centers: 6,000 kg
Max. weight on chuck: 1,500 kg

Technical specifications — Travels
Travel X-axis: 820 mm
Travel Z-axis: 2,800 mm
Travel Z1-axis: 200 mm
Swing range of top slide: ±180°

Technical specifications — Headstock
Spindle speeds (right): 2.5 1/min - 250 1/min
Spindle speeds (left): 3.15 1/min - 250 1/min
Spindle bore: 130 mm
Spindle mount: ISO A2-15

Technical specifications — Rapid feed
Rapid feed X-axis: 1,870 mm/min
Rapid feed Z-axis: 3,740 mm/min

Technical specifications — Feed
Feed X-axis: 0.064 mm/rev - 12 mm/rev
Feed Z-axis: 0.032 mm/rev - 6 mm/rev
Feed Z1-axis: 0.016 mm/rev - 3 mm/rev

Technical specifications — Threading
Threading, metric: 1 mm - 120 mm
Threading, diametral: (42) 30 - 1/4 DP
Threading, module: 0.5 mm - 60 mm
Threading, Whitworth: (48) 0.5 - 60 TPI

Technical specifications — Tailstock
Tailstock quill diameter: 160 mm
Tailstock quill taper: metric 80
Tailstock quill stroke: 300 mm
Tailstock traverse adjustment: ±2.5 mm

Technical specifications — Drive capacity
Motor rating main drive: 22 kW

Technical specifications — Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 6.04 m x 2.06 m x 2.23 m
Weight: 12,900 kg

Standard equipment / items mentioned on page
  • 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2 (assembled)
  • 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 1,400 mm
  • Coolant system
  • Steady rest 220–630 mm
  • Motorised tailstock
  • LED work lamp
  • Center points and reducing sleeve
  • Foundation bolts, central lubrication
  • Operating tools and manual

Additional product details (functional / design)
  • Heavy-duty cast-iron body with ribbed bed to reduce vibrations
  • Induction-hardened and ground guideways
  • Sturdy multi-disc clutch for headstock drive
  • Separate rapid feed motor for X and Z
  • Joystick control for X and Z feeds mounted to support
  • Motorized tailstock positioning (for center widths ≥ 3,000 mm)
  • Large spindle bearings and enclosed overload clutch

Characteristics / technical specifications
  • Model: DL E Heavy 800/3000
  • Workpiece length (max.): 3,000 mm
  • Turning diameter over bed: 1,600 mm
  • Spindle bore: 130 mm; spindle mount ISO A2-15
  • Main drive power: 22 kW
  • Rapid feeds X/Z: 1,870 / 3,740 mm/min
  • Machine weight: 12,900 kg

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