Conventional lathe DL S 515/1500
horizontal3-axisA2-11

Conventional lathe - DL S 515/1500 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / A2-11
Conventional lathe - DL S 515/1500 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / A2-11
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Characteristics

Control type
conventional
Spindle orientation
horizontal
Number of axes
3-axis
Spindle mount
A2-11
Number of tool stations
10 tools
Applications
for heavy-duty machining, for large-diameter parts, for long workpieces, for heavy turning
Performance
high-precision, high-rigidity
Other characteristics
with position indicator
Diameter

1,000 mm
(39.37 in)

Spindle speed

Max.: 630 rpm
(3,958.407 rad.min-1)

Min.: 5 rpm
(31.416 rad.min-1)

Maximum part length

1,500 mm
(59 in)

Axe X

520 mm
(20 in)

Axe Z

1,200 mm
(47 in)

Nominal power

22 kW
(29.9 hp)

Overall lenght

3,650 mm
(144 in)

Overall width

1,500 mm
(59 in)

Overall height

1,600 mm
(63 in)

Weight

5,600 kg
(12,346 lb)

Description

Product description
The DL S 515/1500 is a conventional lathe designed for large-diameter and long workpieces. Suited for turning tasks up to 1,500 mm in length (variants available in the series up to 5,000 mm), it features a wide, heavily ribbed mono-block bed to support heavy workpiece weights and ensure rigidity.

Product highlights
  • Max center distance options in the series up to 5,000 mm
  • 100 mm spindle bore (A2-11)
  • Four-step spindle speed selection
  • High rapid-feed rates on X and Z axes
  • Supplied with assembled 3-axis position indicator

Key product details
  • Extra-heavy, one-piece ribbed bed for high stiffness
  • Induction-hardened and ground guideways for long-term accuracy
  • Massive headstock with tapered roller bearings for spindle stability under load
  • Manual 4-speed gearbox plus frequency-controlled drive for precise rpm and high torque
  • Adjustable multi-disc clutch for controlled spindle start-up
  • Joystick control for X and Z feeds mounted at the support
  • Adjustable overload clutch in apron protects feed mechanics
  • Support and top slide designed for high cutting forces

Display / Position indicator features
  • Clear, easy-to-read display
  • Operator-oriented functions and keyboard layout
  • Resolution: 0.01 / 0.005 mm
  • Default coordinates and position retention when display is off
  • Hole-circle pattern calculation and calculator function
  • Storage for 10 tools; radius/diameter toggle; mm/inch conversion
  • Separate and differential/cumulative display for top (Z0) and box-way slide (Z1)

Working area
Workpiece length (max.): 1,500 mm
Turning diameter over bed: 1,000 mm
Turning diameter over support: 720 mm
Turning diameter over gap bridge: 1,350 mm
Max workpiece weight: 4,000 kg
Gap bridge length: 470 mm
Bed width: 600 mm

Travels
Travel X-axis: 520 mm
Travel Z-axis: 1,200 mm
Travel Z1-axis: 250 mm
Swing range of top slide: 90°

Headstock
Spindle speed: 5 1/min - 630 1/min
Spindle bore: 100 mm
Spindle mount: A2-11

Rapid feed
Rapid feed X-axis: 1,800 mm/min
Rapid feed Z-axis: 3,640 mm/min

Feed
Feed speed X-axis: 0.04 mm/min - 4.8 mm/min
Feed speed Z-axis: 0.08 mm/min - 9.6 mm/min
Feed speed Z1-axis: 0.02 mm/min - 2.4 mm/min

Tooling
Tool shank dimensions: 32 mm x 32 mm

Threading
Metric threading: (53) 1-120 mm
Inch threading: (49) 30 - 1/4
Diametral threading: (56) 60-0.5 DP
Module threading: (54) 0.5 - 60 mm

Tailstock
Tailstock quill diameter: 120 mm
Tailstock taper: MT 6
Tailstock quill stroke: 250 mm

Drive capacity
Main drive motor rating: 22 kW
Coolant pump motor rating: 0.15 kW
Feed motor rating: 1.1 kW
Total power consumption: 23 kVA

Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 3.65 m x 1.50 m x 1.60 m
Weight: 5,600 kg

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