PITTLER WMZ PV 4000 CNC vertical turning and machining center
Offer details
- Storage Number
- 26019-878
- Machine type
- Vertical Lathes
- Manufacturer
- PITTLER
- Type
- WMZ PV4000 / 1-2
- Year of construction
- 2018
- Location
- Langenfeld, Germany
- Availability
- by arrangement
- Price
- On Request
Technical details
- Component weight max.
- 35,000 kg
- Control
- Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl
- Dimensions (LxWxH) approx.
- 15600 x 6000 x 6000 mm
- Rotation height max.
- 2,100 mm
- Swing
- 3,800 mm
- Table diameter
- 3,800 mm
- Weight approx.
- 155,000 kg
Description
The Pittler WMZ PV4000 / 1-2 is a heavy CNC vertical turning machine with a portal design, featuring one workpiece spindle and two independently movable tool carriers.
The machine enables turning, drilling, milling, and grooving. The right tool carrier is designed as a swiveling multifunction head with a B-axis and driven tools. Two separate chain magazines provide a total of 94 tool positions.
Technical Data
Machine Number: ZV029
Machine Concept: Portal machine with one workpiece spindle and two tool carriers
Machining Processes: Turning, drilling, milling, and grooving
Maximum Swing Diameter: 3800 mm
Maximum Workpiece Diameter: 3800 mm
Maximum Workpiece Speed: 100 min-1
Rated Speed: 36.7 min-1
Workpiece Clamping: Manual
Chuck: Röhm
Tool Holder: Capto C8
Tool Magazines: 2 chain magazines
Tool Positions: 2 x 47
Total Number of Tool Positions: 94
Maximum Tool Diameter: 120 mm according to the operating manual
Maximum Tool Diameter: 150 mm according to the order confirmation with appropriate magazine loading
Maximum Tool Length: 400 mm
Maximum Tool Weight: 20 kg
Travel Paths
X1-Axis Right Tool Carrier: 3200 mm
X2-Axis Left Tool Carrier: 2800 mm
Z1-Axis Right Tool Carrier: 1000 mm
Z2-Axis Left Tool Carrier: 1000 mm
Rapid Traverse X-Axes: up to 32 m/min
Rapid Traverse Z-Axes: up to 20 m/min
Workpiece Spindle
Gear Reduction: 1 to 30
Maximum Speed: 100 min-1
Rated Speed: 36.7 min-1
Rated Power: 67.4 kW
Short-Term Total Power: 202.2 kW
Rated Torque: 52.65 kNm
Maximum Drive Torque: 71.55 kNm
Torque according to Order Confirmation: 67000 Nm at 40% duty cycle
Motor Spindle Power according to Order Confirmation: 200 kW at 100% duty cycle
Maximum Spindle Load Capacity including Chuck, Clamping Jaws, and Workpiece: 35000 kg
Spindle Flange Diameter: 1900 mm
Thrust Bearing Diameter: 1400 mm
The workpiece spindle is designed as a water-cooled motor spindle with precision axial deep groove ball bearings.
Tool Carrier and Multifunction Head
The right tool carrier features a swiveling multifunction head with two Capto C8 holders for turning tools as well as drilling and milling tools.
B-Axis for Stepless Positioning
Swivel Range: 180 degrees
Speed of Driven Tools: up to 6000 min-1
Tool Spindle Torque: approx. 120 Nm at 100% duty cycle
Hydraulic Clamping
Direct Measurement System
Direct Coolant Supply
High-Pressure Coolant Supply: up to 70 bar
Tool Magazines
Two chain magazines with 47 tool positions each
Tool Holder: Capto C8
Maximum Tool Diameter: 120 mm
Up to 150 mm with appropriate magazine loading
Maximum Tool Length: 400 mm
Maximum Tool Weight: 20 kg
Tool Cleaning with Blowing Air
Manual Magazine Loading
Coolant and Chip Disposal
Two Knoll Chip Conveyors Type 600 S-2/120
Knoll Band Filter Type KF400-2300
Additional Equipment
Röhm Chuck
Spindle Cooling Hydac FLKS-4S
Hydraulic Unit Hydac TBM20
Electrical Data
Operating Voltage: 3 x 400 VAC
Protection Class: IP55
Maximum Power Consumption: 280 kVA
Additional information
- Transportation costs
- not included
- Terms of delivery
- EXW EX Works
- Terms of payment
- 100% prepayment before pick-up
Our Services
- Inspection & report
- Disassembly & installation
- Global logistics
- Customs & paperwork
- Sourcing & valuation
- Personal consultation
Related items
1. Vertical Turning Machines: How the Process Works
Turning is a machining process used to produce workpieces with symmetry about an axis of rotation. Typical components include shafts, gearwheels, rollers, and axles. Vertical lathes are also widely used for specialist designs in media supply systems and the mass production of plumbing components.
Vertical turning is a distinct variation of the turning process in which workpieces are clamped vertically rather than horizontally. This orientation makes vertical lathes particularly well suited to short, wide, or compact workpieces, and eliminates the need for a second clamping step – improving overall efficiency on the shop floor.
Ideal for workpieces with rotational symmetry, including shafts, rollers, and gearwheels
The workpiece is secured vertically in the machine chuck for stable, precise machining
Single-step clamping improves throughput and reduces handling time
2. How a Vertical Lathe Works: Key Principles Explained
A vertical lathe secures the workpiece in a chuck, using the force of gravity to hold it firmly in place without requiring a second clamping point. This is the fundamental difference from a horizontal lathe, which uses a tailstock for additional support. Because vertical lathes are designed for large, wide, and relatively short components, clamping from above is unnecessary. An electric motor rotates the workpiece while a range of cutting tools shapes it to specification – carbide or hardened steel tools define the contour and surface, drills create holes, and thread taps cut threads.
Rather than being operated manually, a vertical lathe follows instructions from a pre-loaded CNC programme. The cutting tool moves along a slide according to the programmed path, ensuring precise and repeatable results. CNC programmes for vertical lathes are generally straightforward to learn, and many manufacturers provide free simulation software so operators can test programmes before running them on the machine. That said, day-to-day operation and maintenance should be carried out by qualified and experienced machinists.
Vertical lathes vary considerably in size. Smaller models are well suited to high-volume production and can be integrated into automated feed systems. In these setups, loading and unloading is handled automatically rather than manually, and the machine's fully enclosed housing protects against flying debris. This level of automation means that a machine attendant – rather than a skilled turner – can oversee the loading and unloading process.
In many facilities, this material handling is carried out entirely by industrial robots. The absence of a tailstock makes workpiece changeover faster, which directly increases output per hour – a significant advantage in mass production environments. CNC vertical lathes are particularly valued for their ability to produce large quantities of identical parts efficiently. Typical products include pipe fittings, sockets, and connecting pieces for water and gas systems.
3. Vertical Lathe Manufacturers: EMCO, EMAG & More
Leading manufacturers of vertical lathes include EMCO, EMAG, MAZAK and DMG. For larger vertical lathes, well-regarded producers include MAREP AG, EHLA and DÖRRIES.
These brands represent some of the most trusted names in vertical lathe technology, offering a wide range of machines to suit varying production requirements and workpiece dimensions.
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