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MEGA-72
Flat bed lathe with a swing diameter of Ø720 mm (cycle-controlled)
The MEGA-72 is a flat bed lathe with a Ø720 mm swing diameter, perfect for small batches, repairs, and heavy workpieces up to 1.8 tonnes. It combines CNC and handwheel control, offers 18.5/15 kW drive power, and wide guideways for stable cutting. With turning lengths up to 3 m and customizable options like steady rests or C-axis, it adapts flexibly to specific needs.
Category
Cycle-Controlled LathesMachine series
MEGA - BaureiheAvailable with
- Sinumerik One
- Siemens 828D
- Fanuc 31i
- Fanuc 0i Plus
Size of MEGA-72
| Chuck-Size | mm | 355 |
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 470 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 720 |
Tradition Meets Modernity
Flat Guides
Excellent Damping Properties: Box or flat guides effectively absorb vibrations from the machining process by transferring them into the machine bed due to their large contact surface. Hand-fitted and scraped by experienced staff, these guides ensure precision. Central oil lubrication provides continuous lubrication with bedway oil, while the Turcite coating on the sliding surface offers excellent emergency running properties. Machines with flat guides are more durable and can handle higher chip volumes. Thanks to these unique features, they are considered particularly powerful and reliable.
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In-House Quality
Quality is created here: With our own manufacturing depth, including foundry and spindle production, we ensure durable and reliable machines. Quality and control go hand in hand to meet the German standards.
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Power for your production: Our machines are designed for maximum productivity and availability. Top-class engineering and craftsmanship provide you with a crucial competitive advantage – all for your business success.
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Partnership that counts: Long-term customer relationships are characterized by transparency and continuous feedback. Our commitment to quality and service ensures an attractive price-performance ratio for our German customers.
Technical Data
| Item | Unit | MEGA-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Spindle power | kW | 18.5 / 15 |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 30-1500 |
| Spindle torque | Nm | 892 / 765 |
| Rapid speed | m/min | 6 / - / 6 |
| Number of tools | none | 4 |
| Machine weight | kg | 4810 |
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 470 |
| Max. cutting length | m | 2 (3) |
| Chuck-Size | mm | 355 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 720 |
| Max. Bar size | mm | 90 |
| Coolant tank vol. | Liter | 145 |
Features of MEGA-72
Flat Guides
Excellent Damping Properties: Box or flat guides effectively absorb vibrations from the machining process by transferring them into the machine bed due to their large contact surface. Hand-fitted and scraped by experienced staff, these guides ensure precision. Central oil lubrication provides continuous lubrication with bedway oil, while the Turcite coating on the sliding surface offers excellent emergency running properties. Machines with flat guides are more durable and can handle higher chip volumes. Thanks to these unique features, they are considered particularly powerful and reliable.
Powerful Gear Spindle
High-Torque Drives for Heavy Machining: Lathes with gear spindles offer significantly higher torque than those with motor spindles. By selecting the appropriate gear ratio, torque can be optimally utilized within the speed range of the ideal cutting speed. Large spindle bearings and shaft diameters robustly absorb process forces and peaks, ensuring high durability. The gear stage can be conveniently selected via M-functions.
- Spindle power18.5 / 15kW
- Spindle speed30-1500rpm
- Spindle torque892 / 765Nm
Driven Tools
Precision and Versatility Combined: Driven tools on lathes significantly expand machining capabilities. They enable milling, drilling, and other processes directly on the lathe, reducing re-clamping operations and minimizing downtime. Using various tools in a single setup increases machining accuracy and boosts overall productivity.
Steady Rest Carriage
Stability for Precise Results: The steady rest ensures maximum precision for long workpieces through optimal support. It reduces vibrations, improves surface quality, and enables precise machining even for demanding projects.
High-Quality Pretensioned Ball Screws
Thermal Stability for Precision and Reliability: Pretensioned ball screws reliably and stably compensate for thermal expansion. This technology prevents unwanted elongation of the spindles, ensuring lasting precision and consistently high machining accuracy over extended operating periods.
Automatic Workpiece Changer
Autonomy and Efficiency Maximized: Automatic workpiece changers extend a machine’s unmanned operating time by independently changing workpieces without operator intervention. This supports multi-machine operation, optimizes cost-effectiveness, and maximizes machine utilization during extended operating periods.
Excellent Chip Disposal
Perfect Chip Removal for Your Machine!: Our innovative chip disposal systems reliably remove chips, reduce heat, and optimize machining. High-quality components ensure uninterrupted operation and maximum process reliability.
- Coolant tank vol.145Liter
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MEGA-72
Flat bed lathe with a swing diameter of Ø720 mm (cycle-controlled)
The MEGA-72 is a flat bed lathe with a Ø720 mm swing diameter, perfect for small batches, repairs, and heavy workpieces up to 1.8 tonnes. It combines CNC and handwheel control, offers 18.5/15 kW drive power, and wide guideways for stable cutting. With turning lengths up to 3 m and customizable options like steady rests or C-axis, it adapts flexibly to specific needs.
| Chuck-Size | mm | 355 |
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 470 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 720 |
MEGA-110
Flat-bed lathe with a swing diameter of Ø1,100 mm (cycle-controlled)
The MEGA-110 is a flat-bed lathe with a Ø1,100-mm swing diameter for small batches and repairs. Featuring 55 kW power, handwheels, and wide guideways, it handles workpieces up to 12 tonnes and 6 m long with stability and efficiency.
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 1100 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 1100 |
MEGA-130
Flat bed lathe with a swing diameter of Ø1,300 mm (cycle controlled)
The MEGA-130 is a robust flat bed lathe with a 1,300 mm swing diameter. It combines CNC and handwheel control for versatile machining. With 55 kW drive power and a maximum workpiece weight of 12 tonnes, it is ideal for demanding machining applications.
| Chuck-Size | mm | 810 |
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 920 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 1300 |
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Hi-TECH 450
Horizontal lathe with box guideways for Ø250–375 mm chucks
The Hi-TECH 450 combines compact dimensions with exceptional performance. It offers stable box guideways, high flexibility with optional Y-axis and sub-spindle, and excels in durability and precision.
| Chuck-Size | mm | 250 - 380 | |||||
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 420 - 500 | |||||
| Swing over bed | mm | 700 | |||||
MEGA-110
Flat-bed lathe with a swing diameter of Ø1,100 mm (cycle-controlled)
The MEGA-110 is a flat-bed lathe with a Ø1,100-mm swing diameter for small batches and repairs. Featuring 55 kW power, handwheels, and wide guideways, it handles workpieces up to 12 tonnes and 6 m long with stability and efficiency.
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 1100 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 1100 |
Hi-TECH 650
The Hi-TECH 650 is predestined for large workpieces and difficult-to-cut materials
The Hi-TECH 650 is a horizontal lathe for large workpieces and heavy-duty cutting. With an 11–18 t cast bed, BMT-75 turret, and box guideways, it delivers precision and power. Optional Y-axis, driven tools, and ergonomic operation with Fanuc or Siemens enhance manufacturing.
| Chuck-Size | mm | 533 |
| Max. cutting diameter | mm | 600 |
| Swing over bed | mm | 940 |
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