Appealing updates for versatile large lathe

The machine, with its 3,000mm between centre distance and 780mm swing over the bed, has proved popular with customers from a range of industries, such as; rail, oil and gas and, general subcontracting.

Having established itself as a reliable lathe for large capacity, low-to-medium volume and turning, XYZ has now introduced a range of options to further enhance the appeal of the RLX 780.

The first option, which will appeal particularly to the oil and gas sector, is the availability of a 180mm spindle bore (160mm standard). This larger bore diameter makes the machine ideal for turning six-inch API pipe, which has a standard 168mm outside diameter.

For customers not familiar with the benefits of ProtoTRAK, XYZ has added the option of a Siemens 828D ShopTurn control. Customers specifying this control option will also benefit from an eight-station turret with live tooling using a 30 VDI connection.

“The RLX 780 has exceeded all of our sales forecasts, which we made prior to COVID-19. It has proved extremely popular across industry sectors where large capacity mixed with flexibility is required. These latest updates and options will extend its appeal as a cost-effective solution to turning large, long components, but with the flexibility to machine smaller parts when required,” says Nigel Atherton, XYZ’s managing director.

The standard specification of the RLX 780 includes a 40hp spindle with Yaskawa inverter drive that delivers infinitely variable speeds across two ranges of 20 - 417rpm and 580 - 1,300rpm. The machine’s stability comes from its 8,600kg overall weight, with the one-piece solid ribbed cast base, with a 500mm wide vee and flat bed, ensuring accuracy and longevity.

XYZ Machine Tools www.xyzmachinetools.com