The samsung PL25A CNC lathe is designed for heavy- duty cutting and combines rigidity and power along with anti-vibration and anti-backlash mechanisms for high accuracy machining.

Latest model in the new range of Samsung CNC turning machines, available from Yamazen (UK), is the PL25A. Designed for heavy-duty cutting, the lathe combines rigidity and power along with anti-vibration and anti-backlash mechanisms for high accuracy machining. With super precision spindle bearings and rapid turret indexing (0.2 sec station-to-station), the Samsung PL25A is both a highly precise and productive machine.

This slant bed lathe is available in two model variants -- 500 and 1000.

Both have a 520mm swing over the bed, an 11/15kW motor, a 10-station turret (as standard), a top speed of 3500 rev/min and a maximum machining diameter of 350mm.

The PL25A/500 has a distance between centres of 625mm and can machine parts up to 530mm long while the PL25A/1000 has a centre distance of 1125mm and a maximum machining length of 1030mm.

Tailstock travels are 490 and 990mm, respectively, while two-axis control is by way of either Fanuc or Samsung CNC systems.

Rapid traverse rates are up to 24m/min.

Rigid design of the bed is centred around a single tube-type structure which provides high resistance to rotation and bending stresses.

This makes the lathe ideally suited to a wide range of machining tasks including heavy duty and intermediate cutting operations.

With its well-proportioned slides, a substantial turret and a high all-round build quality; the PL25A is a sturdy and robust machine which can handle quite large and bulky components.

Other features of the lathe include gearless spindle drive and feed systems (to suppress vibration and heat for optimum machining accuracy) and a centralised slideway lubrication system which includes a pressure sensor to ensure effective delivery.

While the coolant tank has been separated from the machine in order to further reduce thermal effects and to simplify cleaning procedures.

Optional extras available with this rugged lathe include: a 12-station quick-change turret, swarf conveyor, parts catcher, bar feed, automatic door, manual tool presetter and an automatic measuring unit.

Yamazen (UK) is the sole UK distributor for the four-model series of PLA CNC turning machines built in Korea by Samsung.