Victor Taichung Vturn-S36/85
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Max Turn Length
standard turning diameter
max turning diameter
swing over carriage
spindle nose
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Overview
The Victor Taichung Vturn-S36/85 is a geared-head 12 in chuck lathe: an A2-11 spindle with a 2-step gearbox, 2,500 rpm, Ø91 mm (Ø3.58 in) bar capacity, and a turning envelope of Ø580 mm (Ø22.83 in) by 898 mm (35.35 in). It sits at the top of the S series and is built differently from the models below it.
The bed is a one-piece 45° slant casting where the smaller S machines use a shallower angle, and the maker gives a swing diameter of 680 mm. The gearbox is the main point. A two-speed gearbox ahead of an A2-11 nose keeps torque up at the low speeds that large-diameter work is turned at. Victor Taichung quotes a thrust force of 1582 kgf and rapid feeds of 18/20 m/min (X/Z).
Maximum turning diameter is the same Ø580 mm (Ø22.83 in) in both columns of the table. With the C axis the standard turning diameter is Ø452 mm (Ø17.79 in) against Ø480 mm (Ø18.89 in), the turret has 12 tools against 10, and the maker notes that the C axis comes with a higher power spindle motor. Shanks are □32 mm. Weight is 9,000 kg (19,841.57 lb) or 9,100 kg (20,062.04 lb).
One option does not carry over from the smaller machines: the parts catcher is marked not available for this size. The tailstock is programmable with an M.T. #5 quill.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Turning Diameter | 2 Axis: Ø480 mm (Ø18.89 in); C Axis: Ø452 mm (Ø17.79 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø580 mm (Ø22.83 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 898 mm (35.35 in) |
| Swing Over Carriage | Ø600 mm (Ø23.62 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2,500 rpm |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 (12") |
| Bar Capacity | Ø91 mm (Ø3.58 in) |
| Turret Tools | 2 Axis: 10; C Axis: 12 |
| Tool Shank Size | □32 mm |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | M.T. #5 |
| Machine Weight | 2 Axis: 9,000 kg (19,841.57 lb); C Axis: 9,100 kg (20,062.04 lb) |
Specifications sourced from machine-tools.victortaichung.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- A2-11 spindle with a 2-step gearbox for low-speed torque
- Ø580 mm (Ø22.83 in) maximum turning diameter with or without the C axis
- Ø91 mm (Ø3.58 in) bar capacity
- One-piece 45° slant bed with a stated swing diameter of 680 mm
- □32 mm tool shanks and a thrust force of 1582 kgf
Limitations
- Top spindle speed is 2,500 rpm
- Parts catcher is not available on this size
- 10 tools on the 2 Axis turret
- 898 mm (35.35 in) of turning length; longer work needs the Vturn-S36/125
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Yes. Victor Taichung describes the Vturn-S36 as having an A2-11 spindle with a 2-step gearbox. Maximum spindle speed is 2,500 rpm and the chuck is a 12 in power chuck.
02
Up to Ø580 mm (Ø22.83 in) in diameter and 898 mm (35.35 in) in length. Standard turning diameter is Ø480 mm (Ø18.89 in) for the 2 Axis machine and Ø452 mm (Ø17.79 in) with the C axis. Swing over the carriage is Ø600 mm (Ø23.62 in).
03
The turret goes from 10 tools to 12, the standard turning diameter becomes Ø452 mm (Ø17.79 in), and the weight rises to 9,100 kg (20,062.04 lb). The maker also states that the C axis is supplied with a higher power spindle motor.
04
□32 mm shank tools, in a turret with 10 tools on the 2 Axis machine or 12 on the C Axis machine. Tool holders are supplied for the standard turret only.
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