CNC Vertical Turning Lathe Machine

Vertical turning lathes (VTL) are machines that orient the spindle in the vertical plane in a fixed position. The workpiece then spins, moving up and down to put it in line with the cutting head. These machines are less complex than horizontal lathes.Utilizing gravity to stabilize a workpiece, the vertical turret lathe is an ideal machine for large, heavy workpieces. With the addition of a CNC control in the KNUTH Verturn II VDM CNC, a greater level of precision and positioning accuracy can be achieved for more sophisticated projects.A CNC vertical mill machine has cylindrical cutters oriented vertically on a spindle axis. This is especially useful for plunge cuts and drilling; these tools are considered to be the best for diesinking applications.Computerized numerically controlled, or CNC lathe machines are most commonly used because they are fast, accurate and the most advanced type of lathe. With CNC lathes, the material being worked is slowly sheared away resulting in a beautifully finished product or intricate part.A vertical turning centre is a cross hybrid from the turning centre and the vertical lathe. Shorter components not requiring sub-spindle, tailstock or bottom turret can benefit from a vertical construction lathe rather than horizontal to keep the machine footprint small.