Chevalier FBL-300MC
Key Specifications
Max Turn Length
control
swing over bed
swing over cover
max turning diameter
distance between centers
How much does the Chevalier FBL-300MC cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Chevalier FBL-300MC adds live tooling to the FBL-300 box-way lathe, using a 12-station BMT-75 turret. BMT-75 is a large driven-tool interface, a size up from the BMT-55 on Chevalier's 8 in MC machine, and it suits the heavier drilling and milling that parts of this diameter call for.
Capacity with driven tools is 15.4 in (390 mm) in cutting diameter and 21.8 in (554 mm) in cutting length. The plain FBL-300 reaches 20 in (510 mm) and 23.4 in (594 mm), so the live turret costs about a quarter of the diameter. Swing over bed stays at 25.7 in (654 mm).
The spindle is the A2-8 unit with a 3.5 in (88 mm) bore and a 2,500 rpm top speed, passing bar up to 3.0 in (77 mm). Positioned by the control, it lets the turret drill bolt circles on a face or mill across a diameter. No Y axis is listed, so slots and flats are cut on the spindle centerline.
Z travel is 25.2 in (640 mm) and X travel 11.4 in (290 mm), both with 787 ipm rapids. The programmable tailstock has 21.7 in (550 mm) of travel and an MT 5 hydraulic quill. Weight and footprint match the turning-only model at 12,760 lb (5,800 kg) and 139 in x 76 in x 76.8 in. Chevalier describes the MC models as offering additional machining capabilities to make more complex workpieces with one machine. The control is a Fanuc 0i-T.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-T |
| Swing Over Bed | 25.7 in (654 mm) |
| Swing Over Cover | 16.4 in (418 mm) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 15.4 in (390 mm) |
| Max Turning Length | 21.8 in (554 mm) |
| Distance Between Centers | 29.4 in (748 mm) |
| Max Bar Size | 1 3/4 in (S.A.E.); 40 mm (metric) |
| Bar Capacity | 3.0 in (77 mm) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-8 |
| Spindle Bore | 3.5 in (88 mm) |
| Spindle Speed | 2500 rpm |
| Z Axis Travel | 25.2 in (640 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 11.4 in (290 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z X | 787 / 787 ipm (20 m/min / 20 m/min) |
| Turret Type | BMT-75 |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| OD Tool Size | 1 in x 1 in (S.A.E.); 25 x 25 mm (metric) |
| Tailstock Travel | 21.7 in (550 mm) |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | MT 5 |
| Tailstock Quill Drive | Hydraulic |
| Tailstock Positioning | Programmable |
| Machine Dimensions | 139 in x 76 in x 76.8 in (3,530 x 1,931 x 1,950 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 12,760 lb (5,800 kg) |
Specifications sourced from chevalierusa.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- BMT-75 live turret with 12 stations
- A2-8 spindle with 3.0 in (77 mm) bar capacity
- 15.4 in (390 mm) cutting diameter with driven tools
- Programmable tailstock, 21.7 in (550 mm) travel
- Same 139 in x 76 in footprint as the FBL-300
Limitations
- Cutting diameter falls from 20 in (510 mm) on the FBL-300 to 15.4 in (390 mm)
- No Y axis in the listed specification
- Spindle speed tops out at 2,500 rpm
- Driven tool speed and power are not stated
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The tool system is BMT-75 with 12 tools. Turning tools are 1 in x 1 in on S.A.E. machines or 25 x 25 mm on metric machines. The MC designation means the turret has the live tooling function.
02
The FBL-300MC cuts up to 15.4 in (390 mm) in diameter and 21.8 in (554 mm) in length. The FBL-300 without live tools cuts 20 in (510 mm) and 23.4 in (594 mm). Swing, travels and spindle are the same.
03
Z travel is 25.2 in (640 mm) and X travel 11.4 in (290 mm). Rapid traverse is 787 / 787 ipm (20 m/min / 20 m/min) for Z and X.
04
Yes. The FBL-300LMC has 63 in (1,600 mm) of Z travel and 67.2 in (1,708 mm) between centers. The FBL-300MC has 25.2 in (640 mm) of Z travel and 29.4 in (748 mm) between centers.
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