PUMA VTS/VTR Series

If you want to compete, you have to get the turning center that beats the competitors. The single ram-type spindle PUMA VTS and VTR turning series have the highest cutting capacity among its competitors. Whether you have to handle a 40” chuck up to a 63” chuck, the PUMA VTS and VTR series provides optimum durability by including box guideways on all axes. Additionally, the expansive diameter of the cross-taper roller bearings in the spindle ensures high rigidity and accuracy for heavy duty machining applications.

PUMA VTR1216M Vertical Turning Center for Large-Diameter Aerospace and Energy Parts

The PUMA VTR1216M is a live-spindle vertical turning center built for large-diameter parts that need turning and milling done in one setup, part of Ellison's broader turning center lineup. It handles workpieces up to 1,600 mm (63 in.) in turning diameter and 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) on the table, driven by a 70/45/37 kW (90/60/50 hp) main spindle motor. DN Solutions builds the VTR1216M on a one-piece Meehanite cast iron bed with box way construction on every axis, the rigidity heavy, interrupted cuts require. Ellison Technologies, the largest DN Solutions distributor in North America, supplies and supports the VTR1216M for shops running aerospace, energy, and heavy industrial work.

Aerospace Structural and Landing Gear Components

Aerospace shops use the PUMA VTR1216M to turn and mill large housings, flanges, and landing gear components that outgrow a standard horizontal lathe. The vertical spindle keeps heavy forgings centered and supported on the table through interrupted cuts, and the C-axis positions the part in 0.001-degree increments for face milling and drilling in the same setup. Ellison supports aerospace manufacturers across its territory with the VTR1216M and the applications engineering needed to qualify tight tolerances before a part goes into production.

Oil, Gas, and Heavy Industrial Equipment

Oil and gas shops run the VTR1216M on flanges, valve bodies, and drilling equipment components where a 1,600 mm (63 in.) turning diameter and 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) table load handle the raw stock without a second machine. The box way construction and Meehanite cast iron frame hold accuracy through the heavy, interrupted cuts common on forged and cast components for energy and oil and gas equipment, as well as large construction machinery parts such as slew rings and gear housings.

Wind Turbine and Clean Energy Components

Wind turbine hubs, main shafts, and gearbox housings are exactly the large, heavy parts the VTR1216M was designed around. Its 55-inch combination chuck and spindle speed range up to 400 rpm cover the low-speed, high-torque cuts these forgings need, and the optional automatic chuck changer cuts changeover time on higher-volume clean energy component runs.

FAQ Section

What is the PUMA VTR1216M used for?

The PUMA VTR1216M is a live-spindle vertical turning center for large-diameter parts that need turning and milling in the same setup, such as aerospace housings, oil and gas flanges, and wind turbine hubs. It turns parts up to 1,600 mm (63 in.) in diameter and handles up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) on the table.

What is the maximum turning diameter and table load of the PUMA VTR1216M?

The PUMA VTR1216M turns parts up to 1,600 mm (63 in.) in diameter and 1,250 mm (49.2 in.) in height, with a maximum table load of 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) including the chuck. The standard chuck is a 55-inch combination chuck.

How does a vertical turning center like the PUMA VTR1216M compare to a horizontal lathe for large parts?

A vertical turning center holds the part on a horizontal table with the spindle oriented up and down, so gravity keeps heavy chucked parts seated and centered instead of relying on the chuck alone. That makes the PUMA VTR1216M better suited than a horizontal lathe for large, heavy forgings and castings, such as wind turbine hubs or aerospace housings, where loading, chucking accuracy, and interrupted cuts matter more than top spindle speed.

What industries is the PUMA VTR1216M best suited for?

The PUMA VTR1216M is best suited for aerospace, oil and gas, wind turbine, and heavy construction equipment manufacturing, where parts are large in diameter and need both turning and milling operations. Ellison Technologies, the authorized DN Solutions distributor across a multi-state territory spanning the West Coast, Upper Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest, supplies and services the VTR1216M for these industries.

What is the spindle motor power on the PUMA VTR1216M?

The PUMA VTR1216M's main spindle motor is rated 70/45/37 kW (90/60/50 hp) at 25%/60%/continuous duty, delivering up to 31,977 Nm (23,585 ft-lb) of torque at the 25% rating. Spindle speed ranges up to 400 rpm depending on gear range.