
SHIBAURA TX-16 VERTICAL BORING MILLS
Specifications & Market Value

Technical Description
The SHIBAURA TX-16 is a robust vertical boring mill (VBM), also categorized as a Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), designed for heavy-duty machining of large, circular workpieces. Key specifications for this machine include a substantial table diameter of 63.0 inches, allowing for the stable mounting of sizeable components. It offers a maximum swing capacity of 78.7 inches. Powering the table rotation is a substantial 40.0 HP drive system, facilitating adequate torque for heavy cuts. The maximum operational rotational speed is rated at 160 RPM. Manufactured by Shibaura (formerly Toshiba Machine), the TX-16 model, with a documented vintage around 1981, is known for its durable construction and is widely utilized in sectors requiring the precision turning and boring of heavy workpieces, such as energy, aerospace, and general heavy fabrication. This machine is suitable for high-precision turning, facing, and contouring operations on parts within its dimensional and power envelope.
Technical Attributes
- Max Spindle Speed
- 160.00 RPM
- Table Diameter
- 63.00 ''
- Spindle Power
- 73.80 HP
Category
- MACHINING
- → BORING MILLS
- → VERTICAL BORING MILLS
Data Accuracy and Verification
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