New vertical turning lathes offer new levels of productivity, precision and automation integration.

With Vertical Turning Lathes, minimum clamping is required because the sheer weight of the workpiece sets and holds it in place, preventing warpage normally caused by hard clamping.
PLEASE NOTE!!! THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008 MEANS YOU CAN CLAIM A $250,000 TAX WRITE-OFF.
FULL FEATURES W/ TURNING DEMOS VIDEO
2-TURRET TURNING - ALUM WHEEL VIDEO
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CONSTRUCTION FEATURES Available with 8"/10"/12"/15"/18"/24" chuck sizes
- Easy loading and unloading of workpieces
- Spindle runout accuracy within  0.0001"
- 787ipm rapids
- Slanted bed for efficient coolant/chip washdown
- Small footprint for automation/cell manufacturing
- Optional robotic loading or unloading fixture
- Optional gantry or conveyor type workpiece loading and unloading system
- Standard chip conveyor w/ coolant tank
Available with gang type, single turret or double turret configuration to meet various production requirements.

High speed double turret can do  individual or simultaneous turning for faster cycle times.
Z axis brake system is separated from the servo motor, enabling the machine to stop instantly during power interruption.
Large-diameter spindle is assembled in the same division that makes our grinding machine spindles ---your assurance of a spindle that works harder, lasts longer and maintains consistent accuracy even at the most extreme operating environments.
SPECIFICATIONS FVL-8/8L/8HT/8HTL/8MC FVL-12/12L/12VT/
12HTL/12MC/12DST		 FVL-24VT/24DT/24MC
SWING
Max Machining Diameter 15.75" 23.62" 33.4"
Max Turning Length 11.87" 15.7" 23.67" VT/HT/MC; 16.54" DT
ID Turning Length 5.93" 7.87" 11.8"
HEADSTOCK
Spindle Nose A2-6 A2-8 A2-11
Spindle Speed 50-4000rpm 3000rpm 2500rpm
Chuck Size 8" opt 10" 12" opt 15" 15" opt 18"/21"/24"
SADDLE
Z Axis Stroke 31.5" 21.6" 31.5"VT/HT/MC; 16.23DT
X Axis Stroke 8/8L: 9.5"; HT/HTL: 7.5" 8" 23.6"VT; 18.70"HT/DT/MC
XZ Rapids 787ipm 787ipm 787ipm
TURRET
Turret # 1 1 1 or 2 (DT)
Turret Type Gang/Horiz(HT)/VDI(MC) Gang/Vertical (DT) Horiz/Vertical/VDI
Horizontal (HT)
VDI (MC)
Tool Position 4 or 8 2/8(VT/HT) 10(MC) 6, 10VDI
OD Tool Shank Size 3/4"x3/4" 1.0" x 1.0" 1.25" x 1.25"
ID Tool Shank Size 1.0" 1.5" 1.5"
MOTOR
Spindle Motor 15HP 20HP 40/50HP: 24VT
25/30HP: 24HT/MC
60/75HP: 24DT
Floor Space 61" x 112" 61" x 112" 128" x 140"
DIMENSIONS
Machine Weight 8/8L: 5720lbs 12: 9020lbs 24HT/VT/MC: 24200lbs
HT: 6160lbs 12L: 9900lbs 24DT: 23760lbs
8MC:6600lbs V/VT/HT:10450lbs
12MC:10780lbs
DST:19800lbs

MODEL CONFIGURATIONS:
L = Tailstock
VT = Vertical Turret
HT = Horizontal Turret
HTL = Horizontal Turret & Tailstock
MC = C Axis + Power Turret
DST = Double Spindle + Double Turret
DT = Double Turret

CHEVALIER MACHINERY, INC.
9925 Tabor Place
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
TEL 562/903-1929 or 800/243-8253
FAX 562/903-3959
E-mail: info@chevalierusa.com 

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