Summary

The Starrag D rries CONTUMAT VC 3500 is a double column portal vertical turning lathe designed for heavy-duty machining of large diameter workpieces up to 3,500 mm swing. Its rigid cast iron two-column construction, hydrostatic guideways, and modular tool systems target precise turning, boring, milling, and optional grinding operations for large-scale parts. Adaptable clamping, high table load capacity, and automatic workpiece changing options enable flexible production environments.

Key Capabilities

• Vertical turning of large workpieces up to 3,500 mm swing diameter
• Double column cast construction with closed portal for rigidity and vibration damping
• Hydrostatic guided crossrail and ram for increased machining accuracy
• Configurable tool magazines with up to 210 pockets for multifaceted tooling (turning, boring, milling, grinding)
• Electrically preloaded dual main drives for C-axis control and dynamic positioning
• Multiple Z-stroke options up to 3,500 mm for deep part access
• Table clamping options for various workpiece types, with max load up to 350,000 kg
• Automated workpiece changing to minimize downtime

Key Specifications