Turning

At Heavymech, we provide high-precision turning services to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including mining, manufacturing, heavy transport, and defence. Whether you require component manufacturing, bushes & pins, high tensile shafts, or complex elements like propeller shafts and crusher mainframes, our state-of-the-art lathes ensure superior accuracy and durability. With one of the largest machine capacities in South Australia, we handle projects of all sizes, from intricate fabrications to heavy-duty industrial components.

At Heavymech, our advanced turning capabilities are designed to accommodate a comprehensive range of end-use applications across diverse industries.

Large-Scale Turning Capabilities

Our Zerbst Bedplate Lathes are designed for heavy-duty applications, allowing us to machine components up to 4500mm in diameter and 10000mm in length. These machines are ideal for handling:

Castings
Crusher Bowls & Shafts
Railway Axles & Wheels
Pump Shafts & Impellers
Hydraulic Cylinder Rods

For applications requiring slightly smaller but still substantial dimensions, our Swift Centre Lathe offers a maximum turning capacity of 1150mm diameter and 9750mm in length, making it well-suited for pump components and hydraulic systems.

Specialised Turning for Complex Components

For precision turning of specialised components such as eccentric shafts, pump bowls, and hydraulic cylinder barrels, we rely on our Mazak series of lathes. These include:

Mazak Oil Country Spindle Lathe – Max bore 320mm, diameter 770mm x 3000mm
Mazak Rex Lathe – Diameter 770mm x 3500mm
Mazak Super Lathe – Diameter 660mm x 1500mm

These machines allow us to deliver high-precision, repeatable results, ensuring components perform under demanding conditions.

Precision Turning for Small & Intricate Parts

For smaller, high-detail components such as fabrications, forgings, and piston rings, we use specialised lathes like the Servian, Shanghai, and Seiki XL, which provide precise tolerances down to 240mm diameter. These machines are ideal for:

Fine-tuned manufacturing of small yet critical components
Ensuring tight tolerances for performance-sensitive applications
Providing high surface quality and accuracy

Our Full Range of Lathes

To accommodate diverse project requirements, our workshop is equipped with an extensive range of lathes, including:

Zerbst Bedplate Lathe – 4500mm max dia x 1000mm long & 2230mm dia x 10000mm long
Zerbst Bedplate Lathe – 3650mm max dia x 600mm long & 2230mm dia x 10000mm long
Heylingenstaedt Bedplate Lathe – 2200mm max dia x 7000mm long
Swift Centre Lathe – 1150mm max dia x 9750mm long x 840mm dia over saddle
Mazak Oil Country Spindle Lathe – 320mm max bore through spindle, max dia 770mm x 3000mm between centres
Mazak Rex Lathe – max dia 770mm x 3500mm between centres
Mazak Rex Lathe – max dia 660mm x 2000mm between centres
Mazak Super Lathe – max dia 660mm x 1500mm between centres