Heavy-Duty Lathes
Herkules heavy-duty turning lathes of the NWD-Series have been developed specifically for turning, milling and heavy-duty machining of very large workpieces. Individually customized by Herkules to its customers' needs, the machines are used in a diverse range of industries: roll manufacturing, section mills, large forges and heavy-duty machine manufacturers as well as companies in the energy sector all over the world. In addition to rolls, different kinds of shafts are machined, such as marine drive shafts, turbine rotors and toothed gear shafts.
Herkules delivered the biggest roll turning lathe in the world to roll manufacturer Gontermann-Peipers in Germany. On this lathe, rolls with a weight of up to 400 tons and a length of 15,000 mm can be machined.
Heavy-duty lathe of the NWD series
with integrated turbine rotor
3-roller steady rest
and tailstock faceplate
Heavy-duty turning lathe of the NWD series
with mounted roll
Sturdy design – tool holder
and faceplate
Technical Data
Maximum Performance and Precision
Workpiece diameters
of up to 3,000 mm
Turning lengths
of up to 30,000 mm
Torques
of up to 400,000 Nm
Angular milling head with up to 75 kW driving power
Industries
For Complex and Individual Demands
Herkules has been an established partner to a wide range of industries for many decades. Based on this extensive know-how, Herkules has developed individual solutions for every branch of industry. With a Herkules machine, every industry lays the foundation for a high-quality end product.
Technology
Concepts for Precise Machining Results
High-performing, precise and reliable – one characteristic of the robust and reliable heavy-duty lathes of the NWD-Series are the hydrostatic guideways in all axes. All main component groups of the machines are oversized with respect to their application. For instance, the guideway width and roller bearings of main shafts in the headstock and the tailstock are dimensioned generously. This ensures a long service life as well as permanently high axis precision.
