Conventional Universal Lathe Set CORMAK TORNADO 460x1500 with Turning Tools and Live Centre
Industrial metal lathe CORMAK TORNADO 460x1500 – featuring a double-thickness casting and a robust cast-iron bed structure, equipped with a 12-speed gearbox and a powerful 5.5 kW / 400V induction motor delivering maximum torque and a large 82 mm spindle bore. Recommended for machining hard steels and precision turning. Suitable for internal and external turning, taper turning, polishing, metric and inch threading, drilling, and broaching. Includes two lathe chucks, a set of turning tools, and a live centre.
CORMAK TORNADO 460x1500 conventional universal lathe – precision industrial-class metalworking
CORMAK TORNADO 460x1500 is a robust conventional universal lathe designed for a wide range of precision metalworking tasks. With a large distance between centres of 1500mm and an ø82mm spindle bore, the lathe is ideally suited for machining long shafts, pipes and larger workpieces. The machine is a reliable solution for industry, toolrooms, technical service workshops and technical schools.
Main advantages of the lathe
- Versatile applications: internal and external turning, taper turning, metric, imperial, module and DP threading, drilling, broaching and polishing.
- Reinforced bed construction: 300mm-wide cast-iron frame – hardened and ground – ensures reduced vibration and stable operation.
- Precise 3-axis digital readout (X, Z and Z1) as standard – with optical scales.
- Large ø82mm spindle bore with precision bearings, D1-8 spindle nose.
- Rapid feed via joystick – significantly reduces machining time.
- Hardened and ground spindle gears – increased mechanism service life.
- Thread cutting without the need to change gears: metric (0.1–14mm), imperial (2–112 TPI), module and D.P.
- Removable gap – enables machining of workpieces up to 690mm in diameter.
- Threading dial – facilitates repositioning of the carriage.
- Ergonomic control panel with convenient spindle speed and feed adjustment.
Construction and technology
The lathe has been designed for many years of intensive operation. The machine, weighing 2445kg, is built on a heavy monolithic cast-iron bed, providing high rigidity and resistance to deformation. Precision guideways, accurately machined carriage components and a reliable 5.5kW spindle drive ensure accuracy even during many hours of operation with large workpieces. Work lighting and the coolant system improve operator comfort.
Precision and efficiency
Thanks to the digital readout and precisely calibrated guideways, the operator has full control over the turning process. The wide spindle speed range (25–2000rpm) allows optimum cutting parameters to be selected for different materials. A turning length of up to 1500mm provides full flexibility in selecting production tasks.
Applications
- Industrial plants (single-piece and batch production)
- Toolrooms and repair workshops
- Technical schools and training centres
- Companies specialising in turning long and large workpieces
Standard equipment
- 25x25mm turning tool set – 7 pcs. with inserts
- Precision MT4 live centre
- 6 vibration isolators
- 250mm 3-jaw chuck + left and right jaws
- 320mm 4-jaw chuck + left and right jaws
- 2-axis digital readout (optical scales)
- Fixed and travelling steady rests
- MT4 dead centre
- MT7/MT4 reducing sleeve
- Change gears
- Coolant system
- Work lighting
- Tool set and oil can
- Safety guards compliant with CE standards
- User manual and CE declaration
Optional equipment*
- MT4/B16 drill arbor
- 3–16mm / B16 drill chuck
- HSS-Co5 drill bit set 1–13mm
- MT4 turret head
- ES-12 machining coolant (1L)
- Taper turning attachment
*The indicated price refers exclusively to the machine and does not include optional/additional equipment, installation, transport, or training; please contact our advisor for more information.
Technical parameters
| Swing over bed | ø460mm |
| Swing over cross slide | ø274mm |
| Swing in gap diameter x width | 690mm x 240mm |
| Centre height | 230mm |
| Distance between centres | 1500mm |
| Bed width | 300mm |
| Maximum tool cross-section | 25 x 25mm |
| Total cross-slide travel | 290mm |
| Total top-slide travel | 120mm |
| Spindle bore diameter | ø82mm |
| Spindle nose | D1-8 |
| Spindle socket (taper) | ø90 (1:20) |
| Number of spindle speeds | 12 |
| Spindle speed range | 25–2000rpm |
| Lead screw diameter and thread | ø35mm x 6mm |
| Imperial thread pitch | 2–112 TPI (60) |
| Metric threads | 0.1–14mm (41) |
| Diametral pitch gear threads | 4–112 D.P. (50) |
| Gear modules | 0.1–7 M.P. (34) |
| Longitudinal feed | 0.054 - 3.04mm/rev. (42) |
| Cross feed | 0.014–0.784mm (42) |
| Total tailstock quill travel | 120mm |
| Tailstock quill diameter | ø60mm |
| Tailstock taper | MT No. 4 |
| Main motor | 5.5kW |
| Coolant motor | 0.09kW |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2720x1040x1340mm |
| Net/gross weight | 1930/2200kg |
Invest in reliability and precision
If you are looking for a metal lathe that provides robust construction, precision and versatility, CORMAK TORNADO 460x1500 is ready for the most demanding tasks. Contact our advisor and order a machine that will become the foundation of your production.