Chevalier FBL-250Y
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Max Turn Length
control
swing over bed
swing over saddle
max turning diameter
How much does the Chevalier FBL-250Y cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Chevalier FBL-250Y that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The Chevalier FBL-250Y is the tailstock version of Chevalier's box-way Y-axis turning center. It turns up to 18.1 in (Ø460 mm) in diameter and 22 in (558 mm) in length, takes a chuck of 8 in or 10 in, and supports the free end of the work on a servo tailstock that travels 25.6 in (650 mm).
The chuck choice is one of the few rows where this model differs from the FBL-250SY, which lists the 8 in chuck alone. A 10 in (254 mm) chuck makes better use of the 18.1 in cutting diameter for disc and flange work, while the spindle behind it stays the same: 4,500 rpm, A2-6 ASA nose, 3.0 in (77 mm) bore and 2.5 in (65 mm) bar capacity. Chevalier names a belt-driven main spindle with a FANUC motor.
The tailstock quill is 3.3 in (85 mm) in diameter with an MT5 taper and 4 in (100 mm) of travel. Because the tailstock body is servo driven, it can be positioned by the program for parts of different lengths. The turret is a 12-station Power BMT60 with live tools, and the Y axis lets it mill keyways and flats on a shaft held between centres.
Feed rates are 945 / 394 / 945 ipm (24 / 10 / 24 m/min) in X, Y and Z on a dual 30-degree slant bed with box ways. The machine weighs 12,566 lb (5,700 kg) and occupies 119.1 in x 74.2 in x 75.3 in. The control is a Fanuc 0i-T. As on its sibling, the maker's travel row is not usable as printed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-T |
| Swing Over Bed | 23.6 in (Ø600 mm) |
| Swing Over Saddle | 23.6 in (Ø600 mm) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 18.1 in (Ø460 mm) |
| Max Turning Length | 22 in (558 mm) |
| Chuck Size | 8 in / 10 in (203 mm / 254 mm) |
| Bar Capacity | 2.5 in (65 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 rpm |
| Spindle Nose | A2-6 ASA |
| Spindle Bore | 3.0 in (77 mm) |
| C Axis | 0.001° |
| Feed Rates X Y Z | 945 / 394 / 945 ipm (24 / 10 / 24 m/min) |
| C Axis Speed | 200 rpm |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Turret Type | Power BMT60 |
| OD Tool Size | 1 in x 1 in (S.A.E.); 25 mm x 25 mm (metric) |
| Boring Bar Size | 1 3/5 in (S.A.E.); 40 mm (metric) |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | 3.3 in (85 mm) |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | MT5 |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Tailstock Travel | 25.6 in (650 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 119.1 in x 74.2 in x 75.3 in (3,026 x 1,884.4 x 1,912 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 12,566 lb (5,700 kg) |
Specifications sourced from chevalierusa.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Chuck size of 8 in or 10 in (203 mm / 254 mm)
- Servo tailstock with 25.6 in (650 mm) of travel and an MT5 quill
- 12-station Power BMT60 live turret with Y axis
- 18.1 in (Ø460 mm) maximum cutting diameter
- Box ways on a dual 30-degree slant bed
Limitations
- No sub-spindle; second-side work is a separate operation
- Maximum cutting length is 22 in (558 mm)
- Y-axis feed of 394 ipm (10 m/min)
- Spindle power and axis travels are not usable from the maker's table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The chuck size row reads 8 in / 10 in (203 mm / 254 mm). The spindle nose is A2-6 ASA, the bore 3.0 in (77 mm) and the maximum bar capacity 2.5 in (65 mm).
02
A servo-driven tailstock with 25.6 in (650 mm) of travel. The quill is 3.3 in (85 mm) in diameter, has an MT5 taper and travels 4 in (100 mm).
03
The FBL-250Y runs to 4,500 rpm with an A2-6 ASA nose and 2.5 in (65 mm) bar capacity. The FBL-320Y runs to 3,500 rpm with an A2-8 nose, a 10 in (254 mm) chuck and 3 in (77 mm) bar capacity, and weighs 14,330 lb (6,500 kg) against 12,566 lb (5,700 kg).
04
The turret type is Power BMT60 with 12 tools. OD tools are 1 in square on S.A.E. machines or 25 mm x 25 mm on metric ones. Chevalier says the BMT60 turret supports complex machining tasks with its driven stations.
More from Chevalier Machinery
Other CNC Lathes / Turning Centers
Hwacheon UPR-600B
Akira Seiki SL35L
DMG Mori NLX 2500/700
Mazak QT-Ez 8MY
