Conventional lathe DL E Heavy 800/5000
horizontal3-axisfor long workpieces

Conventional lathe - DL E Heavy 800/5000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / for long workpieces
Conventional lathe - DL E Heavy 800/5000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / for long workpieces
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Characteristics

Control type
conventional
Spindle orientation
horizontal
Number of axes
3-axis
Applications
for heavy-duty machining, for large workpieces, for large-diameter parts, for long workpieces
Performance
high-precision, high-capacity
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

5,000 mm
(197 in)

Axe X

820 mm
(32 in)

Axe Z

4,800 mm
(189 in)

Nominal power

22 kW
(29.9 hp)

Overall lenght

8,040 mm
(317 in)

Overall width

2,060 mm
(81 in)

Overall height

2,230 mm
(88 in)

Weight

16,200 kg
(35,715 lb)

Description

Product description
The DL E Heavy 800/5000 is a conventional heavy-duty lathe designed for machining very large diameters and long workpieces. It supports workpiece lengths up to 5,000 mm (variants up to 8,000 mm) and turning diameters over the bed up to 1,600 mm. The wide, heavily ribbed cast-iron bed accepts high workpiece weights while separate, finely controlled drive components ensure precise spindle and feed operation.

Highlights
  • Between-centers capacity: up to 8,000 mm (series)
  • Turning Ø over bed: 1,600 mm
  • Spindle bore: 130 mm (ISO A2-15)
  • Main drive rating: 22 kW
  • Includes assembled 3-axis position indicator

Working area
  • Workpiece length (max.): 5,000 mm
  • Turning diameter over bed: 1,600 mm
  • Turning diameter over support: 1,280 mm
  • Max. workpiece weight (between centers): 6,000 kg
  • Max. workpiece weight (on chuck): 1,500 kg
  • Bed width: 970 mm

Travels
  • Travel X-axis: 820 mm
  • Travel Z-axis: 4,800 mm
  • Travel Z1-axis: 200 mm
  • Top slide swing range: ± 180°

Headstock / Spindle
  • Spindle speeds (right): 2.5 – 250 rpm
  • Spindle speeds (left): 3.15 – 250 rpm
  • Spindle bore: 130 mm
  • Spindle mount: ISO A2-15

Rapid feed
  • Rapid feed X-axis: 1,870 mm/min
  • Rapid feed Z-axis: 3,740 mm/min

Feed
  • Feed X-axis: 0.064 – 12 mm/rev
  • Feed Z-axis: 0.032 – 6 mm/rev
  • Feed Z1-axis: 0.016 – 3 mm/rev

Threading
  • Metric: 1 – 120 mm
  • Diametral / inch ranges: (42) 30 – 1/4 DP
  • Module: 0.5 – 60 mm
  • Whitworth: (48) 0.5 – 60 TPI

Tailstock
  • Quill diameter: 160 mm
  • Quill taper: metric 80
  • Quill stroke: 300 mm
  • Tailstock cross adjustment: ± 2.5 mm

Drive capacity
  • Main drive motor rating: 22 kW

Dimensions and weight
  • Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 8.04 m x 2.06 m x 2.23 m
  • Machine weight: approx. 16,200 kg

Standard equipment
  • 3-axis position indicator (assembled)
  • 4-jaw chuck Ø 1,400 mm
  • Coolant system
  • Fixed steady (220–630 mm)
  • Motorized tailstock
  • LED work lamp
  • Centering points and reduction bushes
  • Foundation bolts and central lubrication
  • Service tooling and user manual

Technical specifications (key items)
  • Model / series: DL E Heavy 800/5000
  • Max. workpiece length (this model): 5,000 mm (series variants up to 8,000 mm)
  • Turning Ø over bed: 1,600 mm
  • Spindle bore: 130 mm (ISO A2-15)
  • Main motor: 22 kW
  • Rapid feeds X/Z: 1,870 / 3,740 mm/min
  • Travels X/Z/Z1: 820 / 4,800 / 200 mm
  • Machine weight: ≈ 16,200 kg
  • Max. workpiece weight between centers: 6,000 kg

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