Railway Axle Machining
Designed specifically for railway axle turning, journal machining, and wheelset component processing applications.
ATL SERIES
The ATL Series CNC Axle Turning Lathes are heavy duty railway axle machining machines designed for precision turning of railway axles, wheelsets, journals, and long shaft components. Built with a rigid flat bed CNC lathe structure and high torque spindle drive, the machines deliver excellent machining accuracy, productivity, and reliability for railway workshop applications.
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Full Technical Specifications | Sahil Machines • Railway Division

| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model | - | ATL Series |
| Product Name | - | CNC Axle Turning Lathe |
| Machine Type | - | Heavy Duty CNC Railway Axle Turning Lathe |
| Structure | - | Flat Bed Precision CNC Lathe Construction |
| Application | - | Railway Axle Machining, Wheel Set Axle Turning, Journal Turning, Precision Shaft Machining |
| CNC Capability | - | 2 Axis CNC Turning Machine |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Workpiece Range | mm | 1500 – 3000 |
| Chuck Diameter of Workpiece Range | mm | 90 – 300 |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | kg | 1000 |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | mm | 400 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Range | rpm | 0 – 1000 |
| Speed Control | - | Infinitely Variable |
| Spindle Diameter at Front Bearing | mm | 160 |
| Headstock Centre | - | MT-6 |
| Main Motor Power | kW | 40 |
| Drive Type | - | AC Vector / Servo Main Drive |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tailstock Sleeve Diameter | mm | 120 |
| Tailstock Centre | - | MT-6 |
| Tailstock Movement | - | Manual / Hydraulic Optional |
| Support Type | - | Heavy Duty Live / Dead Center Support |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Range Including Rapid Traverse | mm/min | 0 – 2000 |
| Rapid Traverse | - | Included |
| Feed Programming | - | CNC Programmable |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Turret Indexing Positions | Nos | 12 |
| Turret Type | - | Hydraulic / Servo Indexing |
| Tool Holding | - | Heavy Duty Tool Stations |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Roundness / Ovality | mm | 0.01 |
| Cylindricity | mm | 0.01 / 100 mm |
| Taper | Micron | 10 / 100 mm length |
| Surface Finish (Turning) | µm Ra | 1.6 min |
| Surface Finish (Burnishing Optional) | µm Ra | 0.2 min |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | - | 415 Volts ±10%, 3 Phase, 50 Hz AC |
| CNC Controller | - | Siemens / Fanuc |
| Operator Interface | - | Color Display / Touch Panel Optional |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | - | Sturdy Vibration Resistant Base |
| Precision Machining | - | Designed for railway axle accuracy standards |
| Speed Variation | - | Infinite speed variation |
| Productivity | - | Heavy duty continuous operation ready |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Control System | - | Included |
| 12 Station Turret | - | Included |
| Electrical Panel | - | Included |
| Lubrication System | - | Included |
| Tool Holders Basic Set | - | Included |
| Machine Lamp | - | Included |
| Manuals | - | Included |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Operation & Service Tools | - | Optional |
| Headstock & Tailstock Centers (60° / 90°) | - | Optional |
| Hard Jaw & Soft Jaw Set | - | Optional |
| Cutting Tools & Inserts | - | Optional |
| Burnishing Roller Attachment | - | Optional |
| Probing System | - | Optional |
| Voltage Stabilizer / Isolation Transformer | - | Optional |
| Hydraulic Hollow Chuck | - | Optional |
| Programmable Hydraulic Steady Rest | - | Optional |
| Refrigerant Cooling System | - | Optional |
| Job Loading / Unloading System | - | Optional |
| Boring Bar Kit | - | Optional |
| Steady Rest Rollers | - | Optional |
Designed specifically for railway axle turning, journal machining, and wheelset component processing applications.
Rigid flat bed structure ensures stable machining performance and vibration resistance during heavy railway component machining.
Capable of achieving railway axle machining tolerances with excellent cylindricity, roundness, and surface finish quality.
Supports hydraulic steady rests, loading systems, probing systems, and burnishing attachments for higher productivity operations.
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YEARS OF LEGACY
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COUNTRIES SERVED
5000+
MACHINE INSTALLATIONS
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ENGINEERING EXPERTS
Standard delivery timelines for the ATL Series generally range from 20–32 weeks depending upon machine configuration and optional accessories.