Universal lathe TORNADO 460x1000

CORMAK TORNADO 460x1000

The CORMAK TORNADO 460x1000 universal lathe is a heavy-duty, high-precision machine designed for versatile metalworking operations, including turning, drilling, threading, and polishing, making it suitable for workshops and industrial production.

Key Advantages

Versatile applications – external and internal cylindrical and conical turning, drilling, reaming, polishing, and threading across a wide range of sizes.

Powerful 5.5 kW motor – smooth operation even under heavy loads.

Large spindle bore ø82 mm – allows machining of long and heavy shafts.

2-axis digital readout with optical scales – improves accuracy and operator comfort.

Removable bridge – accommodates workpieces up to ø690 mm × 240 mm.

Rigid cast-iron construction – 300 mm wide hardened and ground bed minimizes vibrations and ensures long service life.

Construction and Technology

The lathe’s foundation is a massive, precisely machined cast-iron bed ensuring maximum stability. The spindle, equipped with a D1-8 spindle nose and supported by reinforced bearings, provides high rigidity and smooth operation at speeds ranging from 25 to 2000 rpm. Hardened and ground gears in the spindle drive offer durability and quiet operation even under continuous use.

Precision and Performance

2-axis digital readout (X & Z) – precise tool positioning with repeatable results.

Joystick for rapid traverse – simplifies cross-slide and top-slide movements, reducing setup and finishing times.

Thread dial indicator – easy thread engagement without manual calculation of turns.

Standard Equipment

3-jaw chuck 250 mm with left/right jaws

4-jaw chuck 320 mm with left/right jaws

Fixed and live centers

2-axis digital readout (optical scales)

Reducing sleeve MK7 → MK4

Change gears, coolant system, work lighting

Fixed center MK4, lubrication system, tool set

CE-compliant guards, manual (PL), declaration of conformity

Optional Equipment

Turret head MK4

Drill spindle MK4/B16

Drill chuck 3–16 mm / B16

HSS-Co5 cobalt drill set 1–13 mm

Coolant ES-12 1L

Taper turning attachment

Technical Specifications
Parameter Value
Swing over bed ø460 mm
Swing over cross-slide ø274 mm
Swing in gap (diameter × width) 690 × 240 mm
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Center height 230 mm
Distance between centers 1000 mm
Bed width 300 mm
Max tool post size 25 × 25 mm
Total cross-slide travel 290 mm
Total top-slide travel 120 mm
Spindle bore ø82 mm
Spindle nose D1-8
Spindle taper ø90 mm (1:20)
Number of spindle speeds 12
Spindle speed range 25–2000 rpm
Lead screw diameter & pitch ø35 mm × 6 mm
Inch threads (TPI) 2–112 TPI (60)
Metric threads 0.1–14 mm (41)
Threads per inch (gear) 4–112 D.P. (50)
Gear modules 0.1–7 M.P. (34)
Longitudinal feed 0.054–3.04 mm/rev (42)
Cross feed 0.037–2.048 mm (42)
Tailstock quill travel 120 mm
Tailstock quill diameter ø60 mm
Tailstock gear module MT #4
Spindle motor power 5.5 kW
Coolant pump motor 0.09 kW
Machine dimensions (L×W×H) 2170 × 1040 × 1340 mm
Net/Gross weight 1750 / 2000 kg