SMEC SL2000

Est. $65,000 - $110,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · smecmachinetools.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

210 mm

Z Travel

560 mm

Max Spindle

4500 RPM

Tool Capacity

12 (24 opt.) [BMT55, mill type]

Rapid Traverse

X: 24 / Z: 30

Spindle Power

15 / 18.5 KW (Cont./Max.)

How much does the SMEC SL2000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$65,000 - $110,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from SMEC. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The SMEC SL2000 is an 8 inch chuck CNC lathe with a 360 mm maximum turning diameter, 67 mm bar capacity and a 4500 RPM spindle. SMEC's table covers a turning version and a mill type on the same page, and two rows change between them.

Maximum turning length is 540 mm in the turning version and 520 mm on the mill type, on 560 mm of Z travel and 210 mm of X. Swing over the bed is 570 mm, well above the 360 mm turning diameter, so read the larger number as what clears the bed and the smaller as what the turret can actually cut.

The spindle motor is rated 15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum. Bar capacity of 67 mm goes with a draw tube inside diameter of 68 mm, which leaves very little clearance on a full-size bar, so straight stock and a suitable liner matter at the top of the range. The turret holds 12 tools, with 24 offered as an option, and the mill type uses a BMT55 turret.

The SL 2500 is the next size up, with a 10 inch chuck, 430 mm turning diameter and 76 mm bar capacity on the same 15 / 18.5 KW spindle power, but a 3500 RPM top speed and a weight of 5200 kgf. The SL2000 is the faster and lighter of the two, and the better fit when the work stays inside 67 mm bar or an 8 inch chuck.

The machine is 2738 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1530 mm high, and weighs 3900 kgf. Rapid traverse is listed as 24 on X and 30 on Z; SMEC's table gives those two figures without a unit.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8 inch
Max Turning Diameter	360 mm
Bar Capacity	67 mm
Max Turning Length	540 mm [520 mm, mill type]
Swing Over Bed	570 mm
X-Axis Travel	210 mm
Z-Axis Travel	560 mm
Rapid Traverse Rate	X: 24 / Z: 30
Max Spindle Speed	4500 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15 / 18.5 KW (Cont./Max.)
Draw Tube ID	68 mm
Tool Capacity	12 (24 opt.) [BMT55, mill type]
Machine Length	2738 mm
Machine Height	1530 mm
Machine Width	1920 mm
Machine Weight	3900 kgf

Specifications sourced from smecmachinetools.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4500 RPM spindle with 15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum power on an 8 inch chuck
67 mm bar capacity through a 68 mm draw tube
560 mm of Z travel gives a 540 mm maximum turning length, or 520 mm on the mill type
Footprint of 2738 mm by 1920 mm and a weight of 3900 kgf, against 5200 kgf for the SL 2500
Mill type available with a BMT55 turret, and a 24-tool turret option in place of the standard 12

Limitations

Standard turret capacity is 12 tools; the 24-tool turret is an option, not part of the base machine
The mill type gives up turning length, 520 mm against 540 mm
Bar capacity stops at 67 mm, and the 68 mm draw tube leaves little room for bent or oversize stock
SMEC's table for this model lists no live tool speed or power, so the milling capability of the mill type has to be confirmed before ordering

Best For

Bar work up to 67 mm at spindle speeds up to 4500 RPM Chuck work on an 8 inch chuck up to 360 mm in diameter Shafts and sleeves up to 540 mm long in the turning version Shops with limited floor space: 2738 mm by 1920 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the bar capacity of the SL2000?

SMEC lists 67 mm of bar capacity with a draw tube inside diameter of 68 mm. The chuck is 8 inch and the spindle runs to 4500 RPM with 15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum power.

02 What is the difference between the SL2000 and its mill type?

In SMEC's table the mill type has a 520 mm maximum turning length where the turning version has 540 mm, and its turret is a BMT55 type. Chuck size, 360 mm turning diameter, 67 mm bar capacity and travels are listed once for both. The table gives no live tool speed or power figure.

03 How does the SL2000 compare with the SL 2500?

The SL 2500 has a 10 inch chuck, 430 mm turning diameter, 76 mm bar capacity and 245 mm of X travel, with a 3500 RPM spindle and a weight of 5200 kgf. The SL2000 has an 8 inch chuck, 360 mm, 67 mm, 210 mm of X travel, 4500 RPM and 3900 kgf. Spindle power is listed the same on both.

04 How much floor space does the SL2000 need?

The machine itself is listed at 2738 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1530 mm high, with a weight of 3900 kgf. Allow extra length behind the spindle for a bar feeder if one is fitted, and room at the side for chip handling and door access.

05 How many tools does the SL2000 turret hold?

The standard turret holds 12 tools. SMEC lists 24 as an option, and the mill type is built with a BMT55 turret. The table does not say whether the 24-tool option applies to the mill type as well, so confirm that when specifying the machine.