TCK56A CNC Slant Bed Lathe

Key Features

TCK56A CNC Slant Bed Lathe at a glance

AEntry model in the 56 platform: 8-station turret, 350 mm cutting diameter.

350 mm cutting diameter, 500 mm cutting length

The cutting diameter is the figure that decides what fits with the turret in place; the swing over the bed is larger and describes clearance, not capacity. On this machine the working envelope is 350 mm of cutting diameter over 500 mm of cutting length, which sets the part size before any other choice is made.

50 mm bar capacity

Bar up to 50 mm feeds through the spindle, so a bar-fed job removes the sawing step and the second handling stage. Stock above that is chucked and run as a billet. If your bar runs close to the limit, send the tolerance on the bar itself — cold-drawn and hot-rolled stock of the same nominal size do not both pass a standard liner.

8-station

The turret arrangement is what decides how much of the part comes off in one setup. Count the stations the process needs against what the machine carries before comparing prices: a lower quotation that needs a second operation on another machine is not a lower cost per part.

Primary Applications

The TCK56A suits:

• Shafts, pins and stepped round parts in small batches.
• Bushings, sleeves and bearing-seat components.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic fittings where the tool set repeats.
• Job-shop turning where a simple 8-station turret is enough.

Why Choose the TCK56A?

Pick the TCK56A when the part is round, the features sit on the axis, and an 8-station turret covers the tool list. The 350 mm cutting diameter and 500 mm cutting length put it in the same envelope as the rest of the 56 platform, so the choice against the TCK56 comes down to turret stations and price rather than to capacity.

How it compares

Product Parameters

Bar Stock and Bar Feeding

Up to 50 mm bar feeds through the spindle. That figure is the working capacity with the collet, liner and bar feeder connected — the bare bore is larger than what you can actually feed. Stock above 50 mm is chucked and run as a billet.

A bar feeder suits round, hexagonal or square stock running continuously; a gantry or robot loader suits billets, castings and parts that need a second operation or a flip. The choice changes the footprint and the foundation, so fix it before the machine is built.

Questions before ordering

What is the largest part this machine can turn?

350 mm maximum cutting diameter over 500 mm of cutting length. The cutting diameter already accounts for the turret sitting between the part and the operator, so it is the figure to use when checking a drawing.

How do I compare two quotations for this machine?

Compare five things: the turret station count and whether driven tools are included, the chuck and bar capacity, the control system and its options, the chip and coolant package, and what is excluded from the price. A lower figure usually means something on that list was left out.

Can the machine be customized?

Yes. Spindle options, control systems (Fanuc, Siemens, GSK or others), automation interfaces, chip conveyors and special tooling are specified with the order. Send the drawing and the batch size, and the configuration is proposed against the part rather than against a catalogue.

What do you need to quote this machine?

Part drawing, material, blank size and form, the operation list, monthly volume, and whether you plan to feed bar or load with a robot. With those five we name one or two models instead of a range.

Request a TCK56A configuration and quote

Send your drawing, material, largest part diameter and batch size. Email sales1@handemocnc.com or WhatsApp +86 135 6320 3038. You can also upload a drawing through the drawing upload page or send an enquiry here.