OverviewThe Forceturn 800.30 is a cycle-controlled CNC flatbed lathe designed for heavy and long workpieces. Its rigid flatbed construction and adjustable spindle options make it suitable for maintenance departments, single-part production and small series runs up to 3,100 mm in standard configuration. The user-friendly control includes teach-in functions and two electronic handwheels for manual-style operation.
Highlights- Powerful main drive for heavy-duty turning
- Servo-driven 4-station tool changer for programmed tool changes
- Two electronic handwheels for manual setup and fine positioning
- Cycle programming with profile editor and graphical simulation
Machine design- Hardened, ground and counter-laminated large guides in the bed for high rigidity and repeatable precision
- Designed for heavy workpieces (up to approx. 1.7 t depending on configuration)
- High-performance coolant system and automatic central lubrication included
- Spindle bore options: 85 mm (model 630) or 105 mm (model 800)
Spindle / Main drive- Infinitely variable, programmable spindle speeds with automatic 3-step main gearbox
- Main motor rating: 22 kW (15 kW continuous) depending on configuration
Tool changer- Heavy-duty, automatic 4-station servo tool holder for reliable, program-controlled tool changes
Control & Operation- Fagor CNC (option: Fagor 8058 Elite) with intuitive cycle programming and graphical simulation
- Two electronic handwheels on the control panel for quick setup and manual interventions
- Data interfaces for program transfer and external communication
Standard equipment (selected)- Fagor 8058 Elite control (selected configurations)
- 2 electronic handwheels
- Automatic 3-step gearbox
- 4-station servo tool holder
- 3-jaw chuck Ø 300 mm
- Tailstock
- Coolant system
- Central lubrication
- Work lamp and basic service tools
Optional accessories (examples)- Chain-type chip conveyor
- Sauter 8-station VDI 40 hydraulic servo turret
- Reduction sleeves and live centres
- Tool and insert sets
Technical specifications- Working area: Turning diameter over bed: 818 mm; Bed width: 450 mm; Center height: 420 mm; Turning Ø over support: 570 mm; Max workpiece length: 3,100 mm
- Travels: X-axis travel: 450 mm; Z-axis travel: 3,000 mm
- Headstock: Speed range: 20 1/min – 1,500 1/min; Spindle mount: A1-11; Spindle bore: 105 mm
- Rapid feed: Rapid feed X: 5,000 mm/min; Rapid feed Z: 5,000 mm/min
- Tooling: Number of tool stations: 4
- Accuracy: Positioning X: 0.015 mm; Positioning Z: 0.02 mm; Repeatability X: 0.007 mm; Repeatability Z: 0.01 mm
- Tailstock: Tailstock taper: MT 5; Quill diameter: 105 mm; Quill stroke: 170 mm
- Drive capacity: Main drive rating: 22 kW (15 kW continuous); X-axis: 2 kW; Z-axis: 3.6 kW; Total power consumption: 40 kVA
- Dimensions & weight: Overall (L x W x H): 5.5 m x 2.25 m x 2.25 m; Weight: ≈6,000 kg
- Model family: Forceturn series — cycle-controlled flatbed lathes for heavy and long workpieces
- Brand: KNUTH