Goodway GS-3600

Q: How much does the Goodway GS-3600 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GS-3600 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-gs-3600#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

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

Goodway GS-2000 / GS-3000 series maximum performance turning centers (GS-3600)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

2,500 rpm

Spindle Power

18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (cont.)

Max Turn Length

745 mm (29.3 in) / 1,495 mm (58.9 in)

max swing diameter

Ø700 mm (27.6 in)

max turning diameter

Ø570 mm (22.4 in)

chuck size

15"

How much does the Goodway GS-3600 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GS-3600 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

Top of the GS-2000 / GS-3000 series by bore, the Goodway GS-3600 carries a 15 in chuck and passes Ø105 mm (4.1 in) bar at up to 2,500 rpm. It keeps the 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) continuous, 22 kW (29.5 hp) 30 min. motor of the GS-3300.

Only one envelope figure differs from the other three sizes. Turning length is 745 mm (29.3 in) on the standard bed and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) on the L bed, slightly less than the rest of the series because the 15 in chuck is deeper. Z travel itself is unchanged at 780 mm (30.7 in) or 1,530 mm (60.2 in). Turning diameter is Ø570 mm (22.4 in).

At this bore size the spindle choice deserves attention. Goodway offers gear-driven, built-in and belt-driven spindles in the series and calls the geared version the high torque option. A shop cutting large-diameter alloy bar at low speed should ask for the torque curve of each before ordering.

For long work there is a programmable tailstock with an MT#5 live center and 150 mm (5.9 in) of quill travel, plus manual or automatic self-centering steady rests. The sub-spindle option brings an 8 in chuck and a 15 kW (20.1 hp) continuous rating. Buyers who need still more bore should look at the GS-4000, which passes Ø115 mm (4.5 in), though that is a larger and heavier class of machine.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	Ø700 mm (27.6 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø570 mm (22.4 in)
Max Turning Length	745 mm (29.3 in) / 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Chuck Size	15"
Bar Capacity	Ø105 mm (4.1 in)
Spindle Motor Power	18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	22 kW (29.5 hp) (30 min.)
Max Spindle Speed	2,500 rpm
X Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Z Axis Travel	780 mm (30.7 in) / 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Turret Stations	12
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Shank Size	ER32 (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	5,000 rpm (opt.)
Max Turning Diameter with Y Axis	Ø400 mm (15.7 in) (opt.)
Y Axis Travel	±50 mm (±2.0 in) (opt.)
Quill Center Taper Programmable Tailstock	MT#4 (dead center), MT#5 (live center)
Quill Center Taper Servo Tailstock	MT#3 (dead center), MT#4 (live center) (opt.)
Quill Travel Programmable Tailstock	150 mm (5.9 in)
Sub Spindle Chuck Size	8" (opt.)
Sub Spindle Power	15 kW (20.1 hp) / 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (cont. / 15 min.) (opt.)
Sub Spindle Speed Range	5,000 rpm (opt.)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ø105 mm (4.1 in) bar capacity, the largest in the GS-2000 / GS-3000 series
22 kW (29.5 hp) 30 min. spindle rating
High torque geared spindle available alongside built-in and belt-driven types
Steady rests, manual or automatic self-centering, are listed for the series
Optional 8 in sub-spindle with a 15 kW (20.1 hp) continuous rating

Limitations

2,500 rpm maximum spindle speed
Turning length is 745 mm (29.3 in) or 1,495 mm (58.9 in), less than the 780 mm (30.7 in) and 1,530 mm (60.2 in) of the GS-3300
Turning diameter is the same Ø570 mm (22.4 in) as the smaller sizes
The sub-spindle chuck is 8 in, much smaller than the 15 in main chuck

Best For

Large-diameter bar and tube up to Ø105 mm (4.1 in) 15 in chuck work in steel at low spindle speeds Long shafts supported by tailstock and steady rest

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the bar capacity of the GS-3600?

Ø105 mm (4.1 in), with a 15 in chuck. It is the largest of the four bar capacities in the series; the GS-3300 passes Ø90 mm (3.5 in) with a 12 in chuck.

02 How long a part can the GS-3600 turn?

745 mm (29.3 in) on the standard bed and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) on the L bed. Z-axis travel is 780 mm (30.7 in) and 1,530 mm (60.2 in). X-axis travel is 300 mm (11.8 in).

03 What spindle power does the GS-3600 have?

The motor is rated 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) continuous and 22 kW (29.5 hp) on the 30 min. rating, and maximum spindle speed is 2,500 rpm. Goodway lets the buyer select a gear-driven, built-in or belt-driven spindle.

04 Can the GS-3600 be equipped with live tooling and a Y-axis?

Yes, both are options. The live tooling turret has 12 driven stations with ER32 collets, driven by a 4.5 kW motor. The Y-axis travels ±50 mm (±2.0 in), and turning diameter with it is Ø400 mm (15.7 in).