Helix Series: 2050 Y | 2550 Y
Helix Series machines feature a single-piece inclined bed with heavy-duty LM guideways for rigidity and precise ball screws for accuracy. A standard BMT 65 servo turret, parallel spindle-turret-tailstock axes, and newest turning-mill technology enable higher depth of cut.
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Helix Series | Helix 2050 Y | Helix 2550 Y |
|---|---|---|
Mandrel size (mm) | 250 | 250 |
Maximum turning diameter (on mandrel, mm) | 240 | 240 |
Maximum turning diameter (between the points, mm) | 280 | 280 |
Maximum piece diameter at positions (mm) | 140 | 140 |
Axes X / Z (mm) | 200 / 525 | 200 / 525 |
Axis Y (mm) | +/- 50 | +/- 50 |
Turning tool speed (rpm) | 4000 | 4000 |
BMT65 turret – number of stations | 12 | 12 |
Turning tool power (kW) | 4.5 / 5.6 | 4.5 / 5.6 |
Max. envelope volume (diameter × length, mm) | 240 × 500 | 240 × 485 |
Designed with unrivaled rigidity, high productivity and reliability for a variety of part configurations.
Helix series features The single piece inclined bed and servo turret of BMT 65 solutions.
To meet the requirements of heavy engineering industries for high-end solutions.
To meet the requirements of heavy engineering industries for high-end solutions.
Helix series features The single piece inclined bed and servo turret of BMT 65 solutions.
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Helix Y is BFW Europe’s horizontal turning-mill center series designed for shops that need both turning and milling capability in one compact, rigid platform. Built on the Helix architecture, Helix Y adds Y-axis functionality for more flexible machining, making it easier to complete complex parts with fewer setups and more consistent feature-to-feature accuracy.
The Helix Y series includes Helix 2050 Y and Helix 2550 Y, covering common production and job shop requirements where turn-mill capability, stable cutting, and repeatable output matter.
Helix Y is positioned as a turning-mill center that combines turning and milling technologies. For many parts, this reduces the need to move workpieces between machines, helping improve alignment between features and supporting faster overall throughput.
Helix Y machines are built with a single-piece inclined bed that integrates the saddle, paired with heavy-duty linear motion guideways for rigidity and high-precision ball screws for accuracy. The platform is designed to support rigid machining solutions and higher depth of cut where stability and surface finish are priorities.
Helix Y is supplied with a BMT 65 base-mount type servo turret with 12 stations as standard. The spindle, turret, and tailstock axes are arranged in parallel, supporting a more rigid machining layout.
A key advantage for turn-mill work is that all 12 stations can be used for live tooling, giving flexibility for drilling, milling, and secondary operations without compromising tool availability.
Helix Y includes a Y-axis for applications that benefit from off-center milling, slotting, and multi-operation cycles without additional fixtures. The Helix Y product specification lists Y-axis travel at ±50 mm for both Helix 2050 Y and Helix 2550 Y.
Helix Y highlights practical usability features such as a swivel operator panel, reduced loading height from the floor, and a shorter reach from the door for clamping heavy components. These details help reduce handling friction and improve day-to-day workflow.
Helix Y includes a production-ready standard configuration focused on stability, repeatability, and daily reliability.
LM guideways for all axes (Class H) and high-precision ball screws (Class C3)
Belt-driven spindle and AC servomotors for spindle and axes
Linear and circular interpolation, plus laser calibration and ball bar testing
Rigid tapping with a rigid tap retraction button
12-position turret, tool display, and programmable tailstock quill
3-jaw self-centering chuck with solid rotary cylinder
Coolant tank with chip tray, machine lamp, and 3-colour operation indication lamp
AC for the electrical cabinet, centralized lubrication system, and maintenance toolkit
Helix Y highlights a set of characteristics that differentiate the platform for turn-mill workflows.
Monoblock bed construction with integrated saddle, with an inclined bed geometry listed as 30° + 45° for the Helix series with Y-axis
Maximum bar capacity listed across the Helix family as 65 / 75 / 90 mm
BMT 65 base-mount type servo turret with 12 stations
All 12 turret stations usable for live tools
Basic TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) features designed to support practical shopfloor upkeep
Helix Y can be configured with options to expand workholding flexibility, chip control, probing, and production workflow.
2- and 4-jaw self-centering chuck options
Collet chuck and hollow cylinder options
Pneumatic automatic door and door safety switch
Chip conveyor with chip bin
Bar feeder and part catcher
Steady rest for long-part support
Tool probe and work probe
Automation solutions and tooled-up solutions
Helix Y is designed for turning and milling in a single setup where stability and repeatability improve production outcomes.
Common application fit includes:
Turned parts that also require milling features, flats, keyways, or cross-holes
Multi-operation components where reducing setups improves accuracy and throughput
General engineering and production parts where turn-mill flexibility reduces handling and improves consistency
Helix Y is a horizontal turning-mill center series built for rigid machining and flexible multi-operation production. With a single-piece inclined bed and saddle design, Class H guideways, Class C3 ball screws, a standard BMT 65 12-station servo turret with live tooling on all stations, and Y-axis capability listed at ±50 mm, Helix Y is designed to help manufacturers complete more work in fewer setups while maintaining repeatable, stable output.
