SMEC PL 45LY
This model was not found in SMEC's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Turn Length
Accuracy
chuck size
max turning diameter
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Overview
The SMEC PL 45LY is a 15 inch (381 mm) chuck turning center sized for large shaft and flange work: 650 mm (25.6 in) maximum turning diameter, 805 mm (31.7 in) maximum turning length and a 26 kW (35 hp) gear-driven spindle. SMEC's current lineup does not include it, so the listed figures should be checked against the paperwork of any machine on offer.
Everything in the listed figures leans toward cutting load over speed. The slideways are box-type, the spindle tops out at 3,500 RPM, and rapid traverse is 24 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z. Box ways damp heavy and interrupted cuts, and a gear-driven spindle is the usual way to keep torque available at the low speeds a large diameter calls for. The spindle nose is A2-8 and bar capacity is 102 mm (4.0 in).
Long parts are supported by a hydraulic tailstock with a 100 mm (3.94 in) quill, which is what makes the 835 mm (32.9 in) of Z travel usable on slender shafts. X travel is 310 mm (12.2 in).
Milling is handled by a 12-station BMT 65 live tool turret with 7.5 kW (10 hp) at the tools, a Y axis of +/-60 mm (+/-2.36 in) and a C axis that resolves 0.001 degrees. Positioning accuracy is listed as +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in). The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and the machine weighs 7,200 kg (15,873 lb). For scale, the SL 2500 is a 10 inch chuck lathe with 76 mm bar capacity and the same 3500 RPM top speed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 15 inch (381 mm) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 102 mm (4.0 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-8 |
| Spindle Speed | 3,500 RPM max |
| Spindle Motor | 26 kW (35 hp) continuous, gear-driven |
| Turret | 12-station BMT 65 live tool turret |
| Live Tool Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Y Axis Travel | +/-60 mm (+/-2.36 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 835 mm (32.9 in) |
| C Axis Resolution | 0.001 degrees |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in) |
| Guideway Type | Box-type slideways |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | 100 mm (3.94 in) hydraulic |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 7,200 kg (15,873 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 26 kW (35 hp) continuous, gear-driven spindle behind a 15 inch (381 mm) chuck for heavy cuts at large diameters
- Box-type slideways, the construction suited to heavy and interrupted turning
- 102 mm (4.0 in) bar capacity through an A2-8 spindle nose
- Hydraulic tailstock with a 100 mm (3.94 in) quill to support work across 835 mm (32.9 in) of Z travel
- Y axis of +/-60 mm (+/-2.36 in) with a 12-station BMT 65 live tool turret and 7.5 kW (10 hp) live tool power
Limitations
- Spindle speed stops at 3,500 RPM, which limits surface speed on small diameters and on bar in free-cutting materials
- Box-type slideways come with modest rapids here: 24 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z
- Y travel of +/-60 mm (+/-2.36 in) is small against a 650 mm (25.6 in) turning diameter, so off-centre features far from the axis are out of reach
- Live tool power of 7.5 kW (10 hp) is under a third of the 26 kW (35 hp) turning spindle, so milling is a secondary capability
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 650 mm (25.6 in) maximum turning diameter and 805 mm (31.7 in) maximum turning length, with a 15 inch (381 mm) chuck and 102 mm (4.0 in) bar capacity. Axis travel is 310 mm (12.2 in) on X and 835 mm (32.9 in) on Z.
02
A gear-driven spindle with a 26 kW (35 hp) continuous motor, a 3,500 RPM maximum and an A2-8 nose. That combination favours torque at low speed for large diameters over high surface speed on small ones.
03
Yes, within limits. The listed figures show a 12-station BMT 65 live tool turret with 7.5 kW (10 hp) of live tool power, a Y axis of +/-60 mm (+/-2.36 in) and a C axis with 0.001 degrees of resolution. That covers keyways, flats, cross holes and bolt circles on turned parts.
04
The listed figures include a hydraulic tailstock with a 100 mm (3.94 in) quill and box-type slideways. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z, and positioning accuracy is listed as +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in). Machine weight is 7,200 kg (15,873 lb).
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