UNIVERTOR AS series

Version with Pick-Up charging

Modular, single-spindle pick-up precision lathe for complete machining of varying batch sizes with low piece cost and high machining and quality requirements. As the automation solution is integrated as a pick-up system, no external loading units or separate robot solutions are needed.

The cross slide of the UNIVERTOR AS, which carries both the motor spindle and the NC-controlled tailstock, is horizontally designed. The tailstock and the support bearing (steadyraster) are moved NC-controlled.


Design advantages - Pick-up charging

  • Available in two machine sizes
  • Machine columns with very good stiffness and optimized damping (thanks in part to residual molding sand in the mold)
  • High accuracy class linear guides with preload in all axes
  • Direct length measurement systems in all axes (glass scales)
  • High dynamics in all axes
  • Self-made lathe spindles with very good concentricity and axial precision
  • Easy spindle assembly and disassembly in case of service needs
  • Green turning, hard turning, roughing and finishing
  • Simple automation where only conveyor belts are needed
  • Patented pick-up principle optimized for axle details
  • Proven machine concept with over 500 machines built
  • Compact footprint
  • Main spindle A6 according to DIN 55026
  • Manikin with MK4 attachment
  • Tool turret with VDI or Capto interface

Optional - Pick-up charging

  • Powered tools (for example for drilling)
  • Rotational turning
  • NC adjustable support bearing (steady rest)
  • Integrated measuring probe
  • Extra external grinding unit
  • Charging via NC shuttle

Technical data - Pick-up

AS90/400 (Pick-Up) | AS90/650 (Pick-Up)

  • Maximum lathe diameter: 160 mm | 160 mm
  • Max. chuck diameter: 215 mm | 215 mm
  • Maximum tip distance: max 740 mm | max 990 mm
  • Max. feed force X/Z (40 % CDF): 10 / 8 kN | 10 / 8 kN
  • Work movement X/Z: 280 / 1,130 mm | 280 / 2,400 mm
  • Max. processing speed X/Z: 30 / 60 m/min | 30 / 100 m/min
  • Ball screw diameter X/Z: 40 / 40 mm | 40 / linear motor
  • Number of tools: 12 (2x) | 12 (2x)
  • Tool holder: VDI 40 | VDI 40
  • Tool circle: 600 or 650 mm | 600 or 650 mm

Main spindle

  • Spindle bearing diameter: 90 mm (both)
  • Spindle flange: A6 (both)
  • Driving force 100/40 % CDF: 18/23 or 23/30 kW (both)
  • Nominal speed: 1500 1/min (both)
  • Maximum speed: 4.500 1/min (both)
  • Torque 100/40 % CDF: 115/146 or 151/191 Nm (both)

Version with Portal loading

The horizontal axis lathe is equipped with a main spindle and tailstock or counter spindle. Highly productive simultaneous machining in the same machine with up to two powerful disk lathes (4 axes) enables smart engineering processes with great savings potential and at the same time very high precision.

In addition to good dynamics and high rapid feed rates, the series has very good damping characteristics, providing stable accuracy. Workpieces can be machined up to a part length of 800 mm.


Design benefits - Portal charging

  • 2-axis or 4-axis machining possible
  • Machine column with very good stiffness and optimized damping (residual molding sand in the mold)
  • High accuracy class linear guides with preload in all axes
  • Direct length measurement systems in all machining axes (glass scales)
  • High dynamics in all machine axes
  • Self-made lathe spindles with very good concentricity and axial precision
  • Easy spindle assembly and disassembly for repair/service
  • Green turning, hard turning, roughing and finishing
  • Main spindle in four power levels (A6 or A8 according to DIN 55026)
  • Manikin with MK4 or MK5 attachment
  • Option: counter-spindle in four power levels (counter-spindle principle)
  • Tool turret with VDI or Capto interface

Optional - Portal charging

  • Powered tools (for example for drilling)
  • Rotational turning
  • NC adjustable support bearing (up to two independent support bearings possible)
  • Integrated measuring probe
  • Flexible automation via portal
  • Service-friendly design with integrated service entrance

Technical data - Portal

  • Maximum lathe diameter: 320 mm
  • Max. chuck diameter: 400 mm
  • Maximum tip distance: max 1460 mm
  • Max. feed force X/Z (40 % CDF): 10 / 8 kN
  • Work movement X/Z: 280 / 700 mm
  • Max. processing speed X/Z: 30 / 60 m/min
  • Ball screw diameter X/Z: 40 / 40 mm
  • Number of tools: 12
  • Tool holder: VDI 40
  • Tool circle: 730 mm

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