Hillary Machinery supplies CNC lathes and turning centers for precision turning, production machining and complex mill-turn applications. Our lineup includes 2-axis CNC lathes, live-tool turning centers, multi-axis CNC lathes, vertical turning lathes and automated turning systems from leading machine tool manufacturers.
CNC lathes and turning centers are used to manufacture round, cylindrical and contoured components by rotating the workpiece while cutting tools remove material. Modern CNC turning machines range from straightforward 2-axis lathes to advanced multi-axis systems capable of turning, milling, drilling and completing complex parts in a single machine.
Hillary Machinery offers CNC turning solutions for job shops, production manufacturers and heavy-duty machining applications. Selecting the right machine depends on part diameter, length, material, required operations, production volume, tooling, automation requirements and whether secondary milling operations need to be completed on the lathe.
2-axis CNC lathes use X- and Z-axis movement for common turning operations such as facing, outside-diameter turning, boring, grooving and threading. They are well suited for parts that can be completed primarily with conventional turning operations.
For manufacturers producing shafts, bushings, fittings, flanges and other turned components, a 2-axis CNC lathe can provide an efficient combination of simplicity, rigidity and production capability.
Live-tool CNC lathes add powered tooling to the turret, allowing drilling, milling, cross-drilling and other operations to be performed while the workpiece remains in the turning center.
Combining turning and milling operations in one machine can reduce secondary setups, improve part accuracy and shorten total manufacturing time. Live-tool turning centers can be especially valuable for components with flats, holes, slots, keyways or other milled features.
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Multi-axis CNC turning centers combine additional axes, live tooling, sub-spindles, multiple turrets or other capabilities to complete more complex components with fewer setups.
Depending on machine configuration, multi-axis lathes can perform front-side and back-side machining, turning, milling, drilling and other operations within a single production cycle. This can reduce part handling and improve consistency between operations.
Vertical turning lathes, also known as vertical turning centers, orient the spindle vertically so the workpiece is supported by gravity on the chuck or table.
This configuration can be particularly useful for larger-diameter, heavier or relatively short components that may be more difficult to load and support on a conventional horizontal lathe.
Vertical turning machines are commonly used for large flanges, rings, housings, wheels, energy components and other heavy turned parts.
CNC turning centers can be integrated with automation to increase spindle utilization, reduce repetitive loading and unloading and extend production during breaks, nights and weekends.
Automation options can include robotic machine tending, gantry loading systems, bar feeders, part conveyors and other material-handling equipment depending on the machine and application.
Hillary Machinery offers a broad range of Hyundai WIA CNC lathes and turning centers for general-purpose, live-tool, multi-axis and heavy-duty production turning applications.
Hyundai WIA turning machines are available in configurations suited for manufacturers requiring conventional turning, milling capability, sub-spindles, larger chuck sizes, long-bed machining and automated production.
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Hillary Machinery also offers FUJI Machine America turning solutions designed around high-production and automated manufacturing.
Automated turning systems can be particularly effective in applications where manufacturers need consistent part handling, short load/unload cycles and high spindle utilization.
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For prototypes, repair work and high-mix, low-volume production, Hillary Machinery also offers TRAK CNC lathes with operator-friendly conversational CNC technology.
TRAK turning machines are designed for shops where flexibility and quick programming can be more important than sustained high-volume production.
Large and heavy components can require substantially more spindle torque, workholding capacity, machine rigidity and turning diameter than conventional production lathes provide.
Hillary Machinery offers heavy-duty turning solutions for manufacturers working with large oil and gas components, energy equipment, industrial machinery and other demanding applications.
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The right CNC lathe depends largely on how much work must be completed before the part leaves the machine.
Machine selection should begin with the part and manufacturing process rather than simply comparing chuck size or horsepower.
Hillary Machinery can help evaluate factors including:
The terms are often used interchangeably. A turning center generally refers to a CNC lathe with additional production capabilities such as automatic tool changing, live tooling, multiple axes, sub-spindles or automation.
A live-tool CNC lathe uses powered tools in the turret to perform milling, drilling and other rotating-tool operations while the part remains in the turning center. This can reduce the need for secondary operations on another machine.
Multi-axis turning becomes attractive when a part requires several turning and milling operations, back-working, multiple setups or significant secondary machining. Combining those operations in one machine can reduce handling and improve process consistency.
Vertical turning lathes are particularly useful for large-diameter or heavy components because the workpiece sits horizontally on the chuck or table and is supported by gravity.
Yes. CNC lathes can be integrated with bar feeders, gantry loaders, robots and other automation systems to reduce manual material handling and extend productive machining hours.
Yes. Hillary Machinery offers Hyundai WIA CNC lathes and turning centers for conventional turning, live-tool, multi-axis and heavy-duty machining applications. View Hyundai WIA CNC Machine Tools .
Whether your application requires a straightforward 2-axis CNC lathe, live-tool turning center, multi-axis machine, vertical turning lathe or automated production system, Hillary Machinery can help match machine configuration and capacity to your parts and production requirements.
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