KVL Series Large Heavy Duty Vertical Turning Center
Product Highlights
The KVL Large Heavy Duty Vertical Turning Lathe Series is engineered with high-grade Meehanite casting for both the column and bed, featuring a rigid box-type structure that minimizes vibration and ensures long-term machine stability.
Designed with box ways, this model offers exceptional rigidity and stability, delivering high machining efficiency even when working with tough materials. It’s an ideal solution for demanding applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy.
With over 35 years of machine design and manufacturing expertise behind its development, the KVL Vertical Turning Lathe Series reflects a legacy of precision, efficiency, and reliability. Innovative features—such as the patented Solid Lock Clamping System and the Roller Gear Transmission System—set new standards in performance.
The design also supports custom configurations, from specialized jigs and fixtures to robotic automation, helping manufacturers meet unique production challenges and boost productivity.
Sample Parts
| Model/Description | KVL-125C | KVL-125CM | KVL-160C | KVL-160CM | KVL-200C | KVL-200CM | KVL-250C | KVL-250CM |
| Max. swing diameter | 63″ (1600 mm) | 63″ (1600 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) | 118″ (3000 mm) | 118″ (3000 mm) |
| Max. turning diameter | 63″ (1600 mm) | 63″ (1600 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) | 116″ (2970 mm) | 116″ (2970 mm) |
| Distance tool holder to table | 25–57″ (650–1450 mm) | 25–56″ (635–1435 mm) | 25–57″ (650–1450 mm) | 25–56″ (635–1435 mm) | 31–70″ (785–1785 mm) | 31–70″ (785–1785 mm) | 31–70″ (785–1785 mm) | 31–70″ (785–1785 mm) |
| Max. turning height | 47″ (1200 mm) | 46″ (1170 mm) | 47″ (1200 mm) | 46″ (1170 mm) | 58″ (1480 mm) | 58″ (1480 mm) | 58″ (1480 mm) | 58″ (1480 mm) |
| Max. workpiece weight | 11023 lbs (5000 kgs) | 11023 lbs (5000 kgs) | 17637 lbs (8000 kgs) | 17637 lbs (8000 kgs) | 26455 lbs (12000 kgs) | 26455 lbs (12000 kgs) | 33069 lbs (15000 kgs) | 33069 lbs (15000 kgs) |
| Table diameter | 49″ (1250 mm) | 49″ (1250 mm) | 63″ (1600 mm) | 63″ (1600 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 78″ (2000 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) | 98″ (2500 mm) |
| Table speed range | 1–300 RPM | 1–300 RPM | 1–250 RPM | 1–250 RPM | 1–200 RPM | 1–200 RPM | 1–160 RPM | 1–160 RPM |
| Gear box | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step | 2-step |
| Live tool spindle speed | – | 50–2250 RPM | – | 50–2250 RPM | – | 50–2250 RPM | – | 50–2250 RPM |
| ATC (Tool Changer) | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Tool size | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) | ⌀0.98″, ⌀1.26″, ⌀1.57″ (⌀25 mm, ⌀32 mm, ⌀40 mm) |
| Tool arm cross-section | 8.66″ × 8.66″ (220 mm ×220 mm) | 9.84″ × 9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) | 8.66″ × 8.66″ (220 mm × 220 mm) | 9.84″ × 9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) | 9.84″ ×9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) | 9.84″ × 9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) | 9.84″ × 9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) | 9.84″ × 9.84″ (250 mm × 250 mm) |
| Rapid rate X | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) |
| Rapid rate Z | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) | 393″ (10 mm) |
| Horizontal travel X | -7.9″ to +37.4″ (-200 mm to +950 mm) | -7.9″ to +45.3″ (-200 mm to +1150 mm) | -7.9″ to +45.3″ (-200 mm to +1150 mm) | -7.9″ to +45.3″ (-200 mm to +1150 mm) | -11.8″ to +57.1″ (-300 mm to +1450 mm) | -11.8″ to +57.1″ (-300 mm to +1450 mm) | -11.8″ to +65″ (-300 mm to +1650 mm) | -11.8″ to +65″ (-300 mm to +1650 mm) |
| Vertical travel Z | 35.4″ (900 mm) | 35.4″ (900 mm) | 35.4″ (900 mm) | 35.4″ (900 mm) | 47.2″ (1200 mm) | 47.2″ (1200 mm) | 47.2″ (1200 mm) | 47.2″ (1200 mm) |
| Cutting feed rate | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) | 0.04–197 ipm (1–5000 mm/min) |
| Feed override | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% | 0–150% |
| Cross-rail travel | 31.5″ (800 mm) (200 x 4 steps) | 31.5″ (800 mm) (200 x 4 steps) | 31.5″ (800 mm) (200 x 4 steps) | 31.5″ (800 mm) (200 x 4 steps) | 39.4″ (1000 mm) (250 x 4 steps) | 39.4″ (1000 mm) (250 x 4 steps) | 39.4″ (1000 mm) (250 x 4 steps) | 39.4″ (1000 mm) (250 x 4 steps) |
| Control system | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T | Fanuc 0i-T |
| Spindle motor | AC 49.6 HP / 61.5 HP (AC37/45) | AC 49.6 HP / 61.5 HP (AC37/45) | AC 49.6 HP / 61.5 HP (AC37/45) | AC 49.6 HP / 61.5 HP (AC37/45) | AC 80.5 HP /100.6 HP (60 KW / 75 KW) | AC 80.5 HP /100.6 HP (60 KW / 75 KW) | AC 80.5 HP /100.6 HP (60 KW / 75 KW) | AC 80.5 HP /100.6 HP (60 KW / 75 KW) |
| Feed motor (X/Z) | 9.4 HP / 9.4 HP (7.0 KW / 7.0 KW) | 9.4 HP / 9.4 HP (7.0 KW / 7.0 KW) | 9.4 HP / 9.4 HP (7.0 KW / 7.0 KW) | 9.4 HP / 9.4 HP (7.0 KW / 7.0 KW) | 7.4 HP / 7.4 HP (5.5 KW / 5.5 KW) | 7.4 HP / 7.4 HP (5.5 KW / 5.5 KW) | 7.4 HP / 7.4 HP (5.5 KW / 5.5 KW) | 7.4 HP / 7.4 HP (5.5 KW / 5.5 KW) |
| Live tool motor | – | 14.8/20.1 (AC11/15) | – | 14.8/20.1 | – | 14.8/20.1 | – | 14.8/20.1 |
| Power requirement | 75 | 90 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Floor space (L×W) | 257.5″ × 199.3″ (6540 mm × 5065 mm) | 271.3″ × 199.3″ (6890 mm × 5065 mm) | 276.8″ × 210.4″ (7030 mm × 5345 mm) | 290.6″ × 210.4″ (7380 mm × 5345 mm) | 313.7″ × 248.2″ (7970 mm × 6305 mm) | 330.7″ × 248.2″ (8400 mm × 6305 mm) | 326.6″ × 249.3″ (8295 mm × 6335 mm) | 339.4″ × 249.3″ (8620 mm × 6335 mm) |
| Max. height (H) | 209.8″ (5330 mm) | 262.6″ (6670 mm) | 210.6″ (5350 mm) | 227.2″ (5770 mm) | 253.7″ (6445 mm) | 267.1″ (6785 mm) | 253.7″ (6445 mm) | 267.1″ (6785 mm) |
| Net weight | 54,013 lbs (24,500 kgs) | 55,777 lbs (25,300 kgs) | 67,461 lbs (30,600 kgs) | 69,225 lbs (31,400 kgs) | 11,2436 lbs (51,000 kgs) | 123,459 lbs (56,000 kgs) | 138,891 lbs (63,000 kgs) | 141,096 lbs (64,000 kgs) |
Standard Accessories
- Complete splash guard (Top open)
- Hydraulic power unit
- Table with manual 4-jaw chuck as spec
- Protection door
- Automatic lubrication system
- Working light
- Warning light (R/Y/G)
- Workpiece counter (CNC controller)
- Coolant system with tank
- Coolant bed wash down system
- Heat exchanger for electrical cabinet
- Hand tool sets with toolbox
- Leveling bolts & seat pads
- Chip conveyor (Hinge type)
- Chip trolley
- Spindle orientation
- Manual of operation & maintenance
- Manual of electrical & hydraulic circuit diagram
- Solid lock clamping system (VL-200/VL-250)
Optional Accessories
- Hydraulic chuck & cylinder, size selections
- Hard jaw for hydraulic chuck
- Hydraulic chuck soft jaw
- High & low pressure chucking
- Air conditioner for electrical cabinet (Standard for CM series)
- Power transformer
- Oil skimmer (Disk type)
- Tool holder base
- Other tool holder & special tool holder
- Tool presetter
- Workpiece probe
- Linear encoder of X/Z axis
- Lubricant chiller for spindle bearing & gear
- Extend vertical travel (Z axis)
- Extend higher column
- High-pressure coolant through tool holder
- Dual speed gearbox for live tool spindle
- Chip conveyor (scraper type)
- Manual Guide I
- CE certificate
- Tooling
- Jig & fixture
- Turnkey project
- Siemens controller
- Grinding function
