Turn and Bore on One Machine

Add a boring bar holder to your new ZMM Universal or CNC lathe and machine internal diameters without a separate boring machine.

Do your parts have bores, bearing seats, housings or internal shoulders? Do you have components with worn bores that need restoring to size? If you do, you can handle these jobs on the same lathe you already use for turning.

A boring bar holder can be built into the configuration of your new ZMM lathe, so internal boring becomes a standard operation on your machine.

The result: one machine configured for more applications, greater productivity and a higher return on investment

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Do you machine parts like these?

• Housings and gearbox bodies

• Bearing seats and internal shoulders

• Hubs, sleeves and bushings

• Repair of worn or damaged bores

OPTION 1

Bolted to the cross slide

A boring bar holder mounted directly on the lathe’s cross slide.

Best for: shorter bores and general workshop work, where a simple setup and quick changeover matter most.

OPTION 2

With additional rear support

A boring bar with an extra rear support for added rigidity.

Best for: deep bores and long boring bars, where stability is critical for accuracy and surface finish.

WHY IT PAYS OFF

More work from the machine you already buy

• Turning and boring on one machine – Precise internal boring alongside conventional turning.
• Accurate bores – Hold tight internal diameters and restore worn bores to size.
• Less outsourcing – Keep boring and repair work in-house.
• Larger, more complex parts – Machine internal diameters, seats and shoulders with more flexibility.
• Higher machine utilization – More operations on one machine, less extra equipment.
• Better return on investment – Major added capability without buying a separate boring machine.

Have a part in mind?

Send us your part drawing or describe the operation you need. Our engineers will check whether it can be machined on a ZMM lathe and recommend the right configuration, whether you are planning a new line, replacing a machine or adding capability.