Goodway GLS-150

Q: How much does the Goodway GLS-150 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GLS-150 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/goodway-gls-150#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · goodwaycnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

Goodway GLS-150 series high speed turning centers (GLS-150)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Power

11 kW (15 HP) (cont.)

Max Turn Length

500 mm (19.7 in)

max swing diameter

Ø500 mm (19.7 in)

chuck size

bar capacity

Ø51 mm (2.0 in)

How much does the Goodway GLS-150 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GLS-150 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 Goodway GLS-150 is a 6 in, 6,000 rpm slant-bed lathe on linear guideways, with 500 mm (19.7 in) of turning length and Ø51 mm (2.0 in) bar capacity. It is the faster of the two machines Goodway sells on this bed. The GLS-200 is the same machine with an 8 in chuck and a larger bore.

For a lathe of this size the motor is generous. Goodway lists 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 15 kW (20 HP) for 30 min., and describes the drive as a two-speed motor-driven spindle that covers both heavy cutting and precision work. A built-in spindle appears among the options.

X travel is 210 mm (8.3 in) and Z travel 520 mm (20.5 in) over a 30° slant bed, with a Ø500 mm (19.7 in) swing. Goodway gives the footprint as approximately 4.6 m2. The turret is a servo-indexing unit with 12 or 10 stations.

Two things a buyer might assume are standard are not. The tailstock is an option: when fitted it has a Ø70 mm (2.8 in) quill with 150 mm (5.9 in) of travel, an MT#4 live center and 290 mm (11.4 in) of base travel. Live tooling is an option too, as the M variation, which brings a 12-station ER25 turret running 10 ~ 4,000 rpm and C-axis control. No Y-axis or sub-spindle is offered on this model; those begin with the GLS-1500.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	Ø500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Turning Length	500 mm (19.7 in)
Chuck Size	6"
Bar Capacity	Ø51 mm (2.0 in)
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW (15 HP) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	15 kW (20 HP) (30 min.)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
X Axis Travel	210 mm (8.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	520 mm (20.5 in)
Turret Stations	12 / 10
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Shank Size	ER25 (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	10 ~ 4,000 rpm (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Center Taper	MT#4 (live center) (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	Ø70 mm (2.8 in) (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Travel	150 mm (5.9 in) (opt.)
Tailstock Base Travel	290 mm (11.4 in) (opt.)

Specifications sourced from goodwaycnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 rpm spindle with an 11 kW (15 HP) continuous, 15 kW (20 HP) 30 min. motor
500 mm (19.7 in) turning length on Z travel of 520 mm (20.5 in)
Linear guideways on X and Z over a 30° slant bed
Footprint of approximately 4.6 m2, by Goodway's figure

Limitations

The tailstock is an option, not standard equipment
Bar capacity is Ø51 mm (2.0 in); the GLS-200 passes Ø65 mm (2.6 in)
No Y-axis or sub-spindle variation is listed for this model
Live tooling tops out at 4,000 rpm and needs the M variation

Best For

Small bar and chucking work that benefits from 6,000 rpm Shaft-type parts up to 500 mm (19.7 in) with the optional tailstock Shops with limited floor space for a 6 in lathe

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the GLS-150 and the GLS-200?

Chuck, bore and speed. The GLS-150 has a 6 in chuck, Ø51 mm (2.0 in) bar capacity and 6,000 rpm. The GLS-200 has an 8 in chuck, Ø65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity and 4,500 rpm. Travels, swing, turret and motor ratings are the same.

02 Does the GLS-150 come with a tailstock?

Goodway's table marks the tailstock as an option. Its figures are a Ø70 mm (2.8 in) quill, 150 mm (5.9 in) of quill travel, an MT#4 live center and 290 mm (11.4 in) of base travel. A servo tailstock is also shown as an option.

03 How much power does the GLS-150 spindle have?

11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 15 kW (20 HP) on the 30 min. rating, at up to 6,000 rpm. Goodway describes the drive as a two-speed motor-driven spindle intended to cover heavy cutting as well as precision machining.

04 What turret options does the GLS-150 have?

The standard servo-indexing turret has 12 or 10 stations and, per Goodway, changes to the opposite station in 0.5 seconds. The M variation replaces it with a 12-station live tooling turret using ER25 collets at 10 ~ 4,000 rpm, together with C-axis control.