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Flat Bed CNC Lathes are machine tools designed for machining medium to large-sized workpieces, where stability, load capacity, and machining length are key factors.

The flat bed structure maintains a traditional linear configuration, particularly suitable for turning operations on shafts, flanges, and components with significant longitudinal development.

Features of flat bed CNC lathes

Compared to slant bed lathes, the flat configuration offers:

• greater support surface for long workpieces
• turning capacity up to 1000 mm in diameter
• distance between centers up to 6000 mm in available models
• configurations with automatic or powered turret

CNC versions integrate controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Fagor, GSK, and Syntec, enabling automated programming and precise cycle management.

When to choose a flat bed lathe

A flat bed lathe is suitable when:

• machining long or large-diameter workpieces
• robust and stable operations are required
• production does not require high-speed slant bed kinematics
• front access to the workpiece is necessary

This configuration is often used in structured mechanical workshops and in industrial fabrication processes.

New and used flat bed lathes

In addition to new models, availability can be evaluated in the section dedicated to used CNC lathes, depending on operational and investment requirements.

Integration into the production cycle

Flat bed lathes integrate into the machine tools fleet together with slant bed CNC lathes and machine centers, completing the turning and machining process.

Technical support

Skio Macchine provides technical consulting in selecting the most suitable model and ensures support through its machine tool assistance service.

For technical information on available models, do not hesitate to contact us.