Machine Characteristics
The Q50 special design for machining ball-shaped parts. Turning, Indexing, and polishing can be done in one single parts machining cycle.
Traditional spherical cutting CNC lathes used a traditional technology that featured a straight rack drive and hydraulic system. The result was that tolerances were difficult to maintain and surface finishes were not smooth.
The Q50 uses a circular rack and tooth combination, along with a servo motor to control table movement. The improved results include machining results that match programming specifications and mirror-fine finishes.

• Mono-block single-piece cast base and lathe bed. Extra-heavy casting is stabilized using traditional weather ageing (an expensive and time-consuming process). This helps to optimize lathe bed stability and accuracy.
• High precision, world-class linear motion bearing guideways increase machine accuracy and stability over the life of the machine
• The Center-mounted, high-precision ball screw has optimal dynamic motion stability and efficiency.
• An accurate, high-speed cartridge spindle best fits the needs of the application finish and optimal finish part roundness.
• Three-axis simultaneous movement system maximizes the felicity of parts accuracy to part design when cutting round or three-dimensional shapes.