Extra Heavy Duty Structure
Twin column cast iron structure provides superior rigidity and vibration damping during heavy machining operations.
The VTL 2500 Conventional Vertical Turning Lathe is designed for machining large diameter and high weight industrial components under continuous heavy duty cutting conditions. Built with a rigid twin column structure, precision forged ram, hardened guideways, and high torque table drive system, the machine delivers excellent rigidity, stability, and machining performance for demanding heavy engineering applications.
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Full Technical Specifications | Sahil Machines • Turning Division

| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model | - | VTL 2500 |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | mm | 3000 |
| Maximum Working Height | mm | 1500 / 2000 / 2500 |
| Maximum Job Load Capacity | MT | 15 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Table Diameter | mm | 2500 |
| Chuck Type | - | 4 Jaw Chuck |
| Main Drive Motor | hp | 40 |
| Table Speed Range | rpm | 3 – 30 |
| Main Drive System | - | VFD with AC Motor |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Columns | - | 2 |
| Column Design | - | Heavy Duty Twin Column Construction |
| Column Guide Ways | - | Integral Guide Ways |
| Top Support | - | Heavy Duty Beam Support for Column Rigidity |
| Base Structure | - | Graded Cast Iron Construction |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Travel | mm | 1500 / 2000 / 2500 |
| Rail Guide Ways | - | Integral / Hardened & Ground Steel Guide Ways |
| Rail Lifting | - | Automatic Lifting & Lowering System |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Finish | - | Precision Ground Finish |
| Ram Material | - | EN9 Forged Steel |
| Ram Cross Section | mm | 200 × 200 |
| Horizontal Travel | mm | 1300 |
| Vertical Ram Travel | mm | 800 / 1100 / 1300 |
| Ram Swivel Range | deg | ±30° |
| Counter Balance | - | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| Maximum Tool Size | mm | 40 × 40 |
| Standard Head | - | Single Ram Head on Cross Rail |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Range | m/min | 0.1 – 2 |
| Rapid Traverse | m/min | 3 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox Make | - | Bonfiglioli |
| Gears Material | - | Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication Type | - | Centrally Controlled Automatic Lubrication |
| Make | - | Cenlub / Lubrite |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Tank | - | Standard Supply |
| Coolant Motor | hp | 1 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | - | 3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz |
| Voltage Tolerance | - | ±10% |
| Electrical Components | - | Siemens / ABB |
| Feed Drives | - | AC Motors for Auxiliary Drives |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Installed Power | hp | 60 |
| Main Motor | hp | 40 |
| Feed Motor | hp | 5 |
| Lubrication Motor | hp | 0.5 |
| Coolant Motor | hp | 1 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bearings | - | SKF / KOYO |
| Machine Castings | - | High Grade Cast Iron |
| Ram Material | - | EN9 Forged Steel |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Length | mm | 5500 |
| Width | mm | 5500 |
| Height | mm | 4000 |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck | - | 2500 mm 4 Jaw |
| Ram Head | - | Single Ram Head |
| Control Panel | - | Interlocked Electrical Control Station |
| Lubrication | - | Centralized on Sliding Ways |
| Coolant Tank | - | Included |
| Tool Kit | - | Service Tools Set |
| Description | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Ram Head | - | Optional |
| Turret Head | - | Optional |
| Threading Head | - | Optional |
| Side Ram Head | - | Optional |
| Milling Attachment | - | Optional |
| Grinding Attachment | - | Optional |
| Slotting Attachment | - | Optional |
| Telescopic Covers | - | Optional |
| CNC Compatibility Upgrade | - | Available |
Twin column cast iron structure provides superior rigidity and vibration damping during heavy machining operations.
VFD controlled AC main drive system delivers stable low RPM torque for heavy diameter turning applications.
EN9 forged steel ram with precision ground finish ensures high rigidity and long operational life.
Supports optional turret heads, side ram heads, threading systems, slotting, milling, grinding, and CNC retrofit integration.
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Standard delivery timelines generally range from 16 weeks depending upon machine configuration and optional accessories.