Our horizontal lathes in the Hi-TECH Big Bore series with an extra-large spindle bore diameter have been specially designed for the machining of pipes and couplings of the kind used in the oil and gas industries. Large pipes with diameters of up to Ø370 mm and with turning lengths of up to 5 metres can be loaded via the spindle and clamped with pneumatic chucks. Optionally, a second chuck can be fitted to the rear of the spindle. The wide twin turret is ideally suited for use in combination with long turning tools and boring rods.
Hi-TECH 550BB – Big Bore Lathe
Horizontal lathe with Big Bore spindle (180 mm) for tube machining
The Hi-TECH 550BB is a horizontal lathe with a Big Bore spindle, specifically designed for tube machining. Featuring an extra-large spindle bore of 180 mm, wide box guideways, and a widened turret, it provides optimal stability and reduced vibrations. The machine is ideal for machining long workpieces and offers numerous options, including pneumatic chucks and driven tools. The Hi-TECH BB series...
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 590 | ||
| Chuck-Size | mm | 470 | ||
| Swing over bed | mm | 800 | ||
Hi-TECH 700BB / BB+ – Big Bore Lathe
Horizontal lathe with Big Bore spindle (180–295 mm) for tube machining
The Hi-TECH 700BB/BB+ lathes feature an extra-large spindle bore of up to 370 mm. Equipped with a reinforced turret for long tools, they ensure stable machining of tubes. Additionally, wide box guideways and powerful drives provide maximum stability and reliability.
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 680 | |
| Chuck-Size | mm | 470 - 630 | |
| Swing over bed | mm | 900 - 990 | |
Hi-TECH 850BB / BB+ – Big Bore Lathe
Horizontal lathe with Big Bore spindle (295–370 mm) for tube machining
The Hi-TECH 850BB / BB+ is a horizontal lathe with a Big Bore spindle, specifically designed for tube machining. Featuring an extra-large spindle bore of up to 370 mm, wide box guideways, and a widened turret, it provides optimal stability and reduced vibrations. The machine is ideal for machining long workpieces and offers numerous options, including pneumatic chucks, driven tools, and an...
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 920 | |||||
| Chuck-Size | mm | 630 - 850 | |||||
| Swing over bed | mm | 1050 | |||||