Compact C160
High-speed compact turning for smaller parts and limited floor space.
- Up to Φ330 × 310 mm
- Φ42 mm bar capacity
- 6000 rpm spindle
Rigid turning for batch production
CNC Turret Lathes for Reliable Batch Production
Compare compact, medium, long-bed and heavy-duty turret lathes by real machining envelope. Send your drawing, material and output target for a recommendation based on capacity, rigidity, tailstock support and cycle time.
FANUC configurations documented8- and 12-station turret optionsTailstock solutions available
C250 SeriesRepresentative production turret lathe
16Published models in this category
Up to Φ640 mmMaximum turning diameter
Up to 3150 mmMaximum turning length
Φ42–Φ101 mmDocumented bar-capacity range
Choose by workpiece envelope
Start with diameter, length, support and removal rate
Model size alone does not define the correct lathe. Compare the real cutting envelope, bar or chuck work, tailstock requirement, spindle torque and production target.
Flexible C200
A broad range for short and medium components with 8- or 12-station turret layouts.
- Lengths from 300 to 1000 mm
- Φ52 mm bar capacity
- 4500 rpm spindle
Production C250 / C300
Larger work envelopes for shafts, flanges and medium-heavy production turning.
- Up to Φ600 × 2000 mm
- Bar capacity up to Φ72 mm
- 12-station turret configurations
Long & Heavy C360
Lower-speed, higher-capacity platforms for long and large workpieces.
- Up to Φ640 × 3150 mm
- Bar capacity up to Φ101 mm
- Tailstock-supported work
A quick guide to the model names
- C
- Turret-type CNC lathe — tools mounted on a turret.
- C200 / C250 / C300 / C360
- Nominal main-spindle chuck diameter class, in mm.
- 500 / 1000 / 1500
- Nominal maximum turning-length class, in mm — an approximate designation, not an exact specification.
Chuck diameter is not the maximum turning diameter or bar capacity. The number after the hyphen is only a nominal turning-length reference. Confirm the actual dimensions, configuration and usable machining envelope in the model’s specification table, taking workholding and tooling into account.
This guide covers the standard P and C naming patterns shown here. Do not apply it to additional letters or special series such as CX200, C200H or C200HS; check their individual product pages.
View the full model-number guideModel comparison
Compare the current turret lathe range
Filter by machine family. See the data note below for specification references and configuration differences.
| Model | Family | Max. turning Ø | Max. length | Bar capacity | Spindle speed | Selection cue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C160-300 | C160 | Φ330 mm | 310 mm | Φ42 mm | 5000 rpm | Compact, high-speed parts | View details → |
| C200-300 | C200 | Φ320 mm | 300 mm | Φ52 mm | 4500 rpm | Short chuck or bar parts | View details → |
| C200-500 | C200 | Φ480 mm | 625 mm | Φ52 mm | 4500 rpm | Medium chuck work | View details → |
| C200-750 | C200 | Φ480 mm | 710 mm | Φ52 mm | 4500 rpm | Mid-length shafts | View details → |
| C200-1000 | C200 | Φ600 mm | 1000 mm | Φ52 mm | 4500 rpm | Larger, longer workpieces | View details → |
| C250-500 | C250 | Φ480 mm | 625 mm | Φ72 mm | 3000 rpm | Larger bar, compact length | View details → |
| C250-750 | C250 | Φ480 mm | 710 mm | Φ72 mm | 3000 rpm | Medium-length production | View details → |
| C250-1000 | C250 | Φ600 mm | 1000 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Large-diameter shaft work | View details → |
| C250-1500 | C250 | Φ600 mm | 1500 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Long shaft production | View details → |
| C250-2000 | C250 | Φ600 mm | 2000 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Two-meter turning envelope | View details → |
| C300-1000 | C300 | Φ600 mm | 1000 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Heavier one-meter work | View details → |
| C300-1500 | C300 | Φ600 mm | 1500 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Heavy long-shaft work | View details → |
| C300-2000 | C300 | Φ600 mm | 2000 mm | Φ72 mm | 3500 rpm | Heavy two-meter work | View details → |
| C360-1000 | C360 | Φ600 / Φ620 mm | 1000 / 1020 mm | Φ101 mm | 1800 rpm | Linear-guide or box-guide version | View details → |
| C360-2000 | C360 | Φ600 mm | 1920 mm | Φ90 mm | 1800 rpm | Long heavy-duty parts | View details → |
| C360-3000 | C360 | Φ640 mm | 3150 mm | Φ88 mm | 1800 rpm | Longest heavy-duty envelope | View details → |
Data note: For C300-1000/1500/2000 and C360-3000, confirm specifications and configuration with Chuanhe before quotation. C360-1000 has separate documented linear-guide and box-guide configurations; both specify a maximum spindle speed of 1800 rpm.
Selection workflow
Four checks prevent oversizing or undersizing
A reliable quotation starts with the workpiece and production route, not a model name.
Send a Part Drawing01
Define raw and finished size
Provide maximum diameter, length, clamping allowance and whether the job starts from bar, forging or casting.
02
Confirm support and rigidity
Mark overhang, tailstock support, interrupted cuts and material hardness.
03
Confirm turret and tooling
List required operations, tool count, boring-bar size and chip-control risks.
04
Set output and automation targets
Share annual volume, target cycle time, loading method and inspection plan.
Typical applications
Match the platform to the real cutting task
Bar and chuck components
Use smaller C160/C200 models for compact, repeatable turning where speed and floor space matter.
Shafts and flanges
C250/C300 platforms add length and diameter capacity for broader industrial work.
Long heavy workpieces
C360 configurations support large bores, long shafts and higher-rigidity cutting strategies.
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose between C200 and C250?
Compare real turning diameter, bar capacity, chuck size, length and required spindle torque—not only the model number.
When is a tailstock required?
Long or slender parts often need tailstock support. The final choice depends on length-to-diameter ratio, material and cutting load.
Does every machine use the same turret?
No. Current agreements include different 8- and 12-station turret models. Tool count and holder size must be confirmed in the quotation.
Can Chuanhe review cycle time?
Yes, when the drawing, material, operation list, tooling assumptions and annual quantity are supplied.
Which models require specification confirmation before quotation?
Confirm the specifications and configuration of C300-1000/1500/2000 and C360-3000 with Chuanhe before quotation.
Are prices shown online?
Final price depends on spindle, turret, control, tailstock, automation, voltage, acceptance and destination.
Application review
Send a drawing for a turret-lathe recommendation.
Include the information that affects capacity, rigidity and cycle time.
- Raw and finished drawing
- Material and hardness
- Critical tolerances and finish
- Annual volume and target cycle time
- Loading, tailstock and automation needs