Slant Bed CNC Lathe for Shaft Machining TCK5052–TCK50100

This Slant Bed CNC Lathe series is built in three Z-axis travel lengths (610 / 810 / 1060mm) around one shared 570mm swing and drivetrain. This matching of travel to workpiece size optimizes machine footprint and rigidity. The TCK5052, TCK5075, and TCK50100 models come off the same production line, built under ISO 9001:2008 and CE-certified manufacturing processes focused exclusively on CNC lathes.

This shared drivetrain provides consistency: an 8-inch hollow hydraulic chuck, a Φ66mm spindle bore, and a 12-station servo hydraulic turret are standard across all three models. For turn-mill applications, optional Y-axis power turrets and C-axis indexing are available. Your choice depends almost entirely on the required length of the finished part.

Key Features

This Slant Bed CNC Lathe series pairs a shared drivetrain with model-specific bed lengths. Shaft length, rather than rigidity or precision, determines the model choice.

• 45mm-wide linear guideways on both X and Z axes provide higher load capacity and moment resistance during heavy cutting, designed to maintain dimensional stability of the 500mm maximum machining diameter through repeated batch runs.
• The Φ40mm Z-axis ballscrew carries the bulk of axial cutting force on long shaft passes, while the Φ32mm X-axis screw keeps facing and radial moves responsive for shorter-cycle parts.
• A 12-station servo hydraulic turret changes tools rapidly, ensuring shaft parts with multiple diameters and grooves do not lose cycle time to tool-change delays during a full production shift.
• The 8-inch hollow hydraulic three-jaw chuck and Φ66mm spindle bore let bar stock up to Φ52mm pass straight through, allowing shaft blanks to load without pre-cutting to length.

Engineering Insights

A Slant Bed CNC Lathe drops chips clear of the cutting zone by gravity. This prevents chip accumulation on the slideways and maintains consistent surface finish quality over long production runs.

Across the TCK5052, TCK5075, and TCK50100, the swing, chuck, and drivetrain remain identical. Length is the primary selection variable: Z-axis travel runs 610mm, 810mm, or 1060mm, matching processing lengths of 520mm, 750mm, and 1000mm. Shafts under 600mm suit the TCK5052. Parts past 750mm require the TCK50100, where tailstock travel increases to 960mm (double the 480mm on the other models) to adequately support a 1000mm shaft.

Engineer’s note: Match tailstock travel to your workpiece length before ordering. The 480mm stroke on the TCK5052/TCK5075 cannot reach the end of a long shaft near the Z-axis limit. Accuracy across all three models is verified against ISO 13041-1:2020.

Need a larger bore or swing? The Heavy Duty Slant Bed CNC Lathe series covers that.

This series is not designed for diameters beyond 500mm; the Flat Bed CNC Lathe category covers that range instead.

Technical Specifications

The table below compares core specifications across the TCK5052, TCK5075, and TCK50100 models in this series.

Item	Unit	TCK5052	TCK5075	TCK50100
Max. swing over bed	mm	Φ570	Φ570	Φ570
Max. machining diameter	mm	Φ500	Φ500	Φ500
Max. machining diameter on tool holder	mm	Φ280	Φ280	Φ280
Max. processing length	mm	520	750	1000
Spindle nose	–	A2-6	A2-6	A2-6
Chuck size	inch	8″	8″	8″
Spindle motor power	kW	11 / 15	11 / 15	11 / 15
Max. spindle speed	rpm	4200	4200	4200
Spindle bore	mm	Φ66	Φ66	Φ66
Max. bar through hole diameter	mm	Φ52	Φ52	Φ52
X/Z axis leadscrew diameter	mm	32 / 40	32 / 40	32 / 40
X/Z axis linear guideway width	mm	45 / 45	45 / 45	45 / 45
X axis travel	mm	270	270	270
Z axis travel	mm	610	810	1060
X/Z axis positioning accuracy	mm	0.008	0.008	0.008
X/Z axis repeat accuracy	mm	0.005	0.005	0.005
Tailstock quill diameter	mm	80	80	80
Tailstock quill travel	mm	80	80	80
Tailstock travel	mm	480	480	960
Tailstock taper	–	MT5	MT5	MT5
Machine dimension (L x W x H)	mm	4000 x 2050 x 2200	4300 x 2050 x 2200	4600 x 2050 x 2200
Weight	kg	3500	3700	4100

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Machines may be shown with optional equipment.

How to Select TCK50 Series Model

Model	Recommended For
TCK5052	Shafts up to 520mm in length
TCK5075	Medium shafts from 520mm to 750mm
TCK50100	Long shafts up to 1000mm

Standard Configuration

This series ships with the following components as standard across the TCK5052, TCK5075, and TCK50100 models.

• FANUC 0i-TF control system
• FANUC servo drive motors
• Taiwan-made hollow hydraulic 3-jaw chuck
• Hydraulic tailstock
• 12-station servo hydraulic turret
• Chain-type chip conveyor
• Taiwan-made ball leadscrew
• Taiwan-made X/Z-axis linear guideways
• Manual pulse generator (MPG)
• Cutting coolant system
• Work lamp
• Centralized auto-lubrication system
• Tri-color warning lamp
• Electrical cabinet heat exchanger
• Fully enclosed safety guard
• Standard tools and tool box
• Leveling bolts and blocks
• Schneider electronic components

Typical Application Cases

The scenarios below illustrate expected outcomes for this series based on its design parameters.

Typical Application: Automotive Shaft and Half-Shaft Batch Turning

Automotive half-shafts and steering shafts typically require concentricity and runout within 0.02mm. Long parts on a flat bed lathe are prone to chip wrap and deflection, which hurts batch consistency. This slant bed design lets swarf drop clear by gravity, and the Φ80mm tailstock quill supports long shafts to prevent deflection during cutting.

• Designed to maintain concentricity within 0.02mm under standard machining conditions.
• Suitable for stable batch production of shaft components requiring consistent dimensional control.
• Suited for shafts ranging from 400mm to 1000mm (TCK5075/TCK50100 models).

Typical Application: Hydraulic Valve and Piston Rod Precision Turning

Hydraulic piston rods and valve spools require sealing-face roughness in the Ra 0.4-0.8μm range. Stainless steel tends to cause built-up edge on the tool, which can scar the surface on less rigid machines. The 45mm linear guideways and precision ballscrews maintain steady feed control for FANUC 0i-TF micro-increment finishing passes on stainless and chrome-plated rod stock.

• Capable of achieving sealing-face finish in the Ra 0.4-0.8μm range under optimal conditions.
• Helps minimize the risk of built-up edge when machining 304/316 stainless steel.
• Ideal for hydraulic cylinders, valve spools, and guide bushings.

Typical Application: Flanged Shaft Machining Without a Second Setup

Flanged shafts with radial holes normally move from the lathe to a mill for drilling and flange-face work. Each re-fixturing adds cumulative positioning error between the flange bore and the spindle centerline. Adding the optional Y-axis power turret and C-axis upgrades this machine to a Slant Bed Lathe with Live Tooling. This allows milling, drilling, and tapping in the same setup as the turning operations.

• Eliminates one full re-fixturing step per part.
• Reduces positioning errors caused by moving parts between machines.
• Shortens total processing time for flanged shaft families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a slant bed lathe over a flat bed lathe for chip evacuation?

A slant bed lets swarf drop straight down onto the chip conveyor by gravity. This prevents chips from collecting on flat slideways, where long steel or stainless chips can wrap around the workpiece. It reduces surface-scarring risks on finished diameters and extends runtime between manual chip clearing interventions, particularly in continuous shaft-turning production.

What is the typical accuracy class for this slant bed lathe?

The TCK5052, TCK5075, and TCK50100 all hold X/Z positioning accuracy of 0.008mm and repeat accuracy of 0.005mm, driven by Taiwan-made ballscrews and 45mm linear guideways. Because all three models share the same drivetrain and guideway width, choosing a longer-bed model for larger parts does not compromise precision.

Can slant bed lathes be equipped with C-axis and live tooling for turn-mill work?

Yes, TCK50xx models accept an optional Y-axis power turret plus C-axis indexing, upgrading the machine to a Slant Bed Lathe with Live Tooling. This combination mills flats, drills radial holes, and cuts flange faces in the same setup as turning operations. It eliminates the need for a separate milling operation on flanged or drilled shaft parts.

What chuck and tailstock configurations are available on this model?

Standard configuration includes an 8-inch hollow hydraulic three-jaw chuck with a Φ66mm spindle bore, accommodating bar stock up to Φ52mm. It also includes a hydraulic tailstock with an 80mm quill diameter and 80mm quill travel. Tailstock travel varies by model, with 480mm on the TCK5052/TCK5075 and 960mm on the TCK50100 to accommodate longer shafts.