CNC turning machine NWD

for large partsheavy-dutyfor shaft machining

Herkules heavy-duty turning lathes of the NWD-Series have been developed specifically for turning, milling and heavy-duty machining of very large workpieces. Individually customized by Herkules to its customers' needs, the machines are used in a diverse range of industries: roll manufacturing, section mills, large forges and heavy-duty machine manufacturers as well as companies in the energy sector all over the world. In addition to rolls, different kinds of shafts are machined, such as marine drive shafts, turbine rotors and toothed gear shafts. The biggest lathe in the world Herkules delivered the biggest roll turning lathe in the world to roll manufacturer Gontermann-Peipers in Germany. On this lathe, rolls with a weight of up to 400 tons and a length of 15,000 mm can be machined. Machine concept High-performing, precise and reliable – one characteristic of the robust and reliable heavy-duty lathes of the NWD-Series are the hydrostatic guideways in all axes. All main component groups of the machines are oversized with respect to their application. For instance, the guideway width and roller bearings of main shafts in the headstock and the tailstock are dimensioned generously. This ensures a long service life as well as permanently high axis precision. Stability for machining results of utmost precision +Headstocks +Tailstocks +Turning saddle and carriage Equipment options +Special units In order to significantly reduce machining and retooling times when handling workpieces with complex geometries, Herkules offers a variety of powerful special machining units: +Milling unit +Angular milling unit +Machining boring bars +Grinding unit +Workpiece accommodation