The Niles-Simmons N40 LT CNC Axle Lathe offers various benefits including:
- Customized machining for heavy duty roughing of railway axles
- Free access to working area, crane or gantry loading without obstruction
- Left and right turning spindle as powerful gear spindle with high torque and backlash-free rotary axis
- Adaptable for automatic operation with automatic tool changer for left and right turret
Machine Specifications (4-Axes)
Working Area
| Nominal Length | 78.74 / 118.11 / 177.17 / 236.22 in. | 2000 / 3000 / 4500 / 6000 mm |
| Swing Over Cross Slide Guide | 32.28 / 36.22 in. | 820 / 920 mm |
Main and Counter Spindle
| Work Spindle Nose (According To DIN 5502) |
A15 | |
| Work Spindle Nose (According To DIN 5502) |
6.3 in. | 160 mm |
| Spindle Diameter In Front Bearing | 9.45 in. | 240 mm |
| Maximum Drive Power | 78 / 87 kW | |
| Speed Range | 10-2400 / 10-1750 rpm | |
LH and RH Tool Drive Unit
| Rapid Feed Cross / Longitudinal | 708.66 / 1181.1 in/min | 18 / 30 m/min |
LH and RH Tool System
| Tool Acceptance to DIN 69880 | 60 |
| Tool Arrangement | Axial / Radial |
| Tool Positions | 12 / 12 |
Tailstock
| Quill Travel | 6.693 in. | 170 mm |
| Quill Diameter | 7.087 in. | 180 mm |
| Quill Center | MK 6 | |
| Maximum Clamping Force | 6744.27 / 8992.36 lbs. | 30 / 40 kN |