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VDF Boehringer V5 Center Lathe
Specifications
Technical Specifications
- Turning length
- 4000 mm
- Turning diameter over bed
- 680 mm
- Turning diameter over short cross slide
- 480 mm
- Turning diameter over long cross slide
- 420 mm
- Turning diameter in the gap
- 880 mm
- Swing diameter in the gap
- 960 mm
- Travel cross slide
- 480 mm
- Top slide travel
- 230 mm
- Tailstock quill travel
- 280 mm
- Center height over flat bed
- 335 mm
- Center height over prism top edge
- 313 mm
- Bed width
- 560 mm
- Diameter of tailstock quill
- 125 mm
- Morse taper of center
- No. 6
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AI Description
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The VDF Boehringer V5 is a versatile center lathe designed for precision turning and metal shaping work. With a 4000mm turning length and swing diameter of 960mm in the gap, it handles substantial workpieces across various diameters. The machine excels at creating cylindrical components, threads, tapers, and finished surfaces on steel, aluminum, and other metals. Equipped with upper support and steady rests, it maintains accuracy even on longer, more delicate workpieces.
Industries & Uses
Small to medium-sized machine shops, tool makers, and custom manufacturing operations rely on machines like this for prototype work, repair jobs, and production runs. Automotive suppliers, bearing manufacturers, and engineering firms use them to produce shafts, bushings, spindles, and other precision-turned parts. It's equally valuable for businesses starting in contract manufacturing or those needing reliable general-purpose turning capacity.
What to Check When Buying
When evaluating this 1960s machine, inspect the bed and ways for wear or cracks—any visible scoring or damage affects precision. Request full maintenance records and verify that the spindle runs true with minimal runout. Check that all cross-slide mechanisms move smoothly without binding, and confirm the tailstock quill operates freely. Ask about recent electrical work, as older machines may need rewiring to meet current standards. Test the chuck and center grips to ensure they hold parts securely.
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