FORCE ONE TC-3508 CNC LATHE

Technical Description

This CNC lathe represents a mid-sized turning center equipped with a 12-inch chuck, designed for versatile production machining applications. The machine accommodates bar stock up to 3.5 inches in diameter, making it suitable for medium-volume component manufacturing and prototype development. With a maximum turning diameter of 19.7 inches and a swing capacity of 26 inches over the bed, this lathe can handle workpieces within a moderate size range. The 32.3-inch machining length provides substantial longitudinal travel, enabling the production of relatively long shafts, tubes, and extended components. The CNC control system delivers programmable precision and repeatability, allowing operators to execute complex turning operations with consistency across multiple parts. This configuration supports standard 2-axis operation (X and Z-axis movements), with the fixed turret accommodating multiple cutting tools for sequential operations. The combination of chuck size, swing diameter, and machining length indicates a machine class typically used for automotive components, hydraulic cylinders, fasteners, and general industrial parts requiring tolerances achievable through CNC automation. The machine's capacity specifications suggest adequate spindle power and feed rate capabilities for productive material removal in materials ranging from aluminum and brass to steel alloys. The 12-inch chuck size provides secure workholding while maintaining balance during rotation, essential for achieving dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality. This lathe class bridges the gap between small benchtop units and large production machines, offering manufacturers an efficient solution for flexible, high-precision turning operations in job shop and dedicated production environments.