PL 500 S/R
Meets the requirement of heavy engineering industries for High-end solutions such as Earth Moving, Automobile, Agriculture, and Construction. Built with integrated guide-ways and ensure greater accuracy & vibration damping characteristics.
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PL 500 S | 700 ABC | 1000 ABC | 1500 ABC |
|---|---|---|---|
Mandrel size (mm) | 250 / 315 | 250 / 315 | 250 / 315 |
Maximum turning diameter (on mandrel, mm) | 480 | 480 | 480 |
Maximum turning diameter (between the points, mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 |
Axes X / Z (mm) | 270 / 800 | 270 / 1080 | 270 / 1080 |
Spindle nose | A2-8 | A2-8 | A2-8 |
Spindle power – Fanuc (kW) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Spindle power – Siemens (kW) | 17 / 22 | 17 / 22 | 17 / 22 |
Turning tool power (kW) | NA | NA | NA |
Max. envelope volume (diameter × length, mm) | 400 / 700 | 400 / 1000 | 400 / 1500 |
PL 500 R | 700 ABC | 1000 ABC | 1500 ABC |
|---|---|---|---|
Mandrel size (mm) | 50 / 63 | 50 / 63 | 50 / 63 |
Maximum turning diameter (on mandrel, mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Maximum turning diameter (between the points, mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 |
Axes X / Z (mm) | 270 / 790 | 280 / 1070 | 280 / 1590 |
Spindle nose | A2-8 | A2-8 | A2-8 |
Spindle power – Fanuc (kW) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Spindle power – Siemens (kW) | 17 / 22 | 17 / 22 | 17 / 22 |
Turning tool power (kW) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Max. envelope volume (diameter × length, mm) | 400 / 700 | 400 / 1000 | 400 / 1500 |
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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PL 500 is a horizontal CNC turning center series built to meet the demands of heavy engineering industries where rigidity, accuracy, and vibration damping directly influence part quality and tool life. The PL 500 platform is positioned for applications in earthmoving, automotive, agriculture, and construction, with a design approach focused on integrated guideways and production-ready stability.
Within the PL 500 family, the S and R variants cover standard turning and turn-mill requirements, allowing manufacturers to match the machine to the part and process plan while staying within the same proven platform.
PL 500 is designed for high rigidity and vibration damping performance. For demanding turning work, stability supports better surface finish, more predictable tool wear, and repeatable outcomes across long cycles.
The PL 500 concept highlights integrated guideways designed to support higher precision. In practical terms, guideway and structure choices influence how confidently you can run heavier cuts, longer overhang tools, and repeated production cycles without losing stability.
The PL series design philosophy emphasizes working ergonomics, including wide access to the chuck zone for easier loading and unloading. This matters most in heavy-part turning where handling time can become a bottleneck.
PL 500 is positioned as a wide series range with multiple turning lengths and configurations, helping manufacturers match the machine to the work envelope rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.
PL 500 is designed with a robust base architecture intended for stable turning in heavy engineering environments.
Monoblock cast iron bed concept to support rigidity
Integrated guideways that are hardened and ground
Integrated geared headstock design
Hydraulic unit (power pack) with float level switch
Spindle C-axis feedback supported through encoder-based positioning (variant-dependent)
PL 500 highlights features that are especially relevant in heavy-duty turning and production workflows.
High rigidity hydraulic turret designed for stable clamping and vibration-free cutting
Easy access to the turret area to simplify tool changes and daily operation
A design approach focused on precision, durability, and vibration damping performance
PL 500 can be configured with options that support higher productivity, added machining capability, and application-specific requirements.
Servo-driven turret with live tooling (optional), supporting turn-mill capability when drilling, tapping, or milling operations need to be completed in the same setup
C-axis and live tooling options (optional) for indexed machining and multi-operation workflows
Higher spindle power configurations (control-dependent)
Optional spindle nose and bearing configuration for larger chuck requirements (variant-dependent)
CNC system selection based on shop standards (Fanuc and Siemens available on request)
Application-specific turret disc options for certain turning scenarios, including crankshaft bearing machining
PL 500 is positioned for heavy engineering turning work where rigidity and vibration damping support consistent output.
Common application examples associated with the platform include:
Large crankshafts and camshafts
Rotor shafts and shaft-type components
Truck axle beams and similar heavy turned parts
Pump bearings and related components
Automotive and mobility turning work where repeatability and stability matter
PL 500 is a horizontal CNC turning center platform built for heavy engineering applications where accuracy, durability, and vibration damping performance are priorities. With integrated guideways, a rigid cast iron structure, a geared headstock concept, and configuration flexibility across standard turning and turn-mill requirements, PL 500 is designed to support stable production turning with practical shopfloor handling and scalable options.
