Helix Series: 2050 | 2070 | 2550 | 2570
Helix Series machines feature a single-piece inclined bed cum saddle, heavy-duty LM guideways for rigidity, and precise ball screws for accuracy. A standard BMT 65 servo turret with parallel spindle, turret, and tailstock axes enables rigid solutions and deeper cuts.
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Helix Series | Helix 2050 | Helix 2070 | Helix 2550 | Helix 2570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandrel size (mm) | 250 | 250 | 250 (304) | 250 (304) |
Maximum turning diameter (on mandrel, mm) | 360 | 360 | 360 | 360 |
Maximum turning diameter (between the points, mm) | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 |
Maximum piece diameter at positions (mm) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Axes X / Z (mm) | 165 / 400 | 185 / 25 | 200 / 625 | 200 / 825 |
Axis Y (mm) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Turning tool speed (rpm) | 3200 | 3200 | 3000 (2200*) | 3000 (2200*) |
BMT65 turret – number of stations | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Turning tool power (kW) | 4.5 / 5.6 | 4.5 / 5.6 | 4.5 / 5.6 | 4.5 / 5.6 |
Max. envelope volume (diameter × length, mm) | 360 × 525 | 360 × 725 | 360 × 525 | 360 × 725 |
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 is BFW Europe’s horizontal CNC turning center series designed for shops that need rigid cutting performance, dependable accuracy, and a production-friendly workflow across a wide variety of turned parts. The Helix lineup includes Helix 2050, 2070, 2550, and 2570, built around a single-piece inclined bed-cum-saddle design with heavy-duty linear guideways and precise ball screws.
A key part of the Helix positioning is simple: deliver more rigid solutions and deeper cuts with a standard BMT 65 turret concept, while keeping the machine practical to load, operate, and run consistently in daily production.
Helix machines feature a monoblock bed-cum-saddle construction with an inclined angle of 45 degrees. This design supports rigidity for stable cutting and contributes to practical chip flow in day-to-day turning operations.
Helix is built with LM guideways for all axes (Class H) and high precision ball screws (Class C3). In production terms, this supports controlled motion, stable cutting behavior, and repeatable results across shifts.
Helix includes a standard BMT 65 base-mount type servo turret with 12 stations. The spindle, turret, and tailstock axes are parallel to each other, supporting more rigid solutions and enabling deeper cuts.
Helix also highlights that all 12 turret stations can be used for live tool applications, supporting turn-mill flexibility when your parts require milling, drilling, or secondary operations in the same setup.
Helix is designed with usability in mind, including a swivel operator panel, reduced loading height from the floor, and shorter reach from the door for clamping heavy components. These details help reduce handling friction in real shopfloor routines.
Helix highlights bar capacity options of 65 / 75 / 90, making the platform suitable for production workflows where bar-fed turning is part of the process.
Helix includes a production-ready standard configuration designed to support stable turning and repeatable daily operation.
Motion and drive essentials: belt-driven spindle and AC servo drives for spindle and axes
Accuracy and repeatability baseline: linear and circular interpolation, laser calibration and ball-bar testing
Production turning features: rigid tapping, programmable tailstock quill, centralized lubrication
Tooling workflow: 12-station turret and tool display
Shopfloor essentials: coolant tank with chip tray, machine lamp, and 3-color operation indication lamp
Helix can be configured with options that reduce manual handling, improve chip control, and expand workholding flexibility.
Workholding options: 2- and 4-jaw self-centering chucks, collet chuck, hollow cylinder
Chip and coolant handling: chip conveyor with chip bin
Production workflow and automation: pneumatic operated auto door, automation solutions, tooled-up solutions
Bar work and part handling: bar feeder, part catcher
Long-part support: steady rest
Setup and process control: tool probe and work probe
Helix is designed for turning and turn-mill environments that need rigidity, accuracy, and repeatable production performance.
Typical application fit includes:
General engineering rotational parts requiring stable turning and consistent surface finish
Production turning where bar capacity and automation options support higher spindle utilization
Parts that benefit from turn-mill flexibility, where live tool capability helps reduce setups
Helix is a horizontal CNC turning center series built for rigid machining and dependable daily output. With a single-piece inclined bed-cum-saddle design (45-degree), Class H guideways, Class C3 ball screws, and a standard BMT 65 12-station turret concept designed for more rigid solutions and deeper cuts, Helix is positioned for manufacturers who want stable turning performance with practical shopfloor usability and configurable production options.
