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Universalturn 50

The Universalturn 50 is a versatile CNC turning centre designed for precision machining, education, prototype manufacture and small to medium production runs. Combining a rigid machine construction, high-performance spindle, precision linear guides and advanced CNC control options, the Universalturn 50 delivers reliable, accurate machining across a wide range of materials including steel, aluminium, brass and plastics.
Universalturn 50

Highlights

The Universalturn 50 combines heavy-duty cast iron construction with precision engineering to deliver outstanding machining accuracy and long-term reliability. Hardened guideways, precision spindle bearings and advanced drive technology provide excellent surface finishes and dependable performance across both prototype work and production machining.

Machine Construction

The machine bed is manufactured from heavily ribbed cast iron to minimise vibration and maximise rigidity during demanding machining operations. Hardened and ground guideways provide long service life while maintaining excellent positional accuracy.

Headstock

The precision headstock houses the main spindle in high-quality bearings to provide smooth running, excellent concentricity and high cutting performance across the full speed range.

Carriage & Slides

The carriage assembly features precision-machined slideways with adjustable gibs for accurate movement and long-term repeatability. The cross and compound slides provide smooth, backlash-controlled operation.

Equipment

The Universalturn 50 comes equipped with hardened and ground guideways, a precision main spindle, reversible spindle drive, feed gearbox with hardened gears, electric chuck guard with safety interlock, coolant system, central lubrication and an ergonomic control panel. Control options include Siemens Sinumerik, Fanuc and Heidenhain systems depending on machine configuration.

Options & Accessories

Quick Change Toolpost

Available with various quick-change tool holding systems to reduce setup times and improve productivity.

Steady Rests

Fixed and travelling steady rests are available to support long workpieces during machining.

Coolant System

An integrated coolant system improves tool life, machining performance and surface finish during demanding operations.

Digital Readout

Optional digital position displays provide accurate axis measurement and simplify manual machining operations.

Software & Control

Siemens Sinumerik

Available with Siemens Sinumerik CNC controls offering powerful conversational programming, advanced machining cycles and efficient production of both one-off components and batch work.

Heidenhain

Heidenhain control systems provide intuitive workshop programming, high-precision motion control and comprehensive machining cycle support for demanding manufacturing applications.

Fanuc

Fanuc CNC controls offer proven reliability, fast processing speeds and compatibility with existing production environments, making them ideal for industrial machining applications.

Workpieces

The Universalturn 50 is suitable for producing shafts, bushes, flanges, threaded components, precision engineering parts, tooling, repair components and prototype parts in steel, aluminium, brass, plastics and other engineering materials.

Technical Data

Work Area
  • Distance between centres: 650 mm
  • Swing over bed: 330 mm
  • Swing over cross slide: 150 mm
  • Maximum turning length: 600 mm
  • Cross slide travel: 180 mm
  • Longitudinal travel: 650 mm
Main Spindle
  • Precision spindle with hardened bearings
  • Variable spindle speed
  • Large spindle bore for bar work
  • High torque across the complete speed range
  • Clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation
Tailstock
  • Adjustable tailstock for taper turning
  • Precision quill with Morse taper
  • Smooth handwheel operation
  • Quick clamping mechanism
General Data
  • Rigid cast iron machine construction
  • Industrial-grade build quality
  • Designed for continuous workshop use

Technical Drawings & Dimensions

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