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Conventional lathes for medium-heavy machining

COMEV CM Series

Generously sized, powerful, and precise: The conventional COMEV lathes of the CM Series are designed for medium-sized workpieces and demanding machining tasks in manufacturing, maintenance, and toolmaking.

110 mm spindle bore Up to 4,000 mm between centers Service and consulting from Germany
Conventional lathe of the COMEV CM Series
260–400 mm Center height
up to 4,000 mm Between centers
110 mm Spindle bore
4 models CM Series
Powerful conventional turning technology

Robust construction for medium-sized and demanding workpieces

The COMEV CM is a conventional center lathe for precise machining of medium-sized workpieces.

Its robust construction allows for medium-heavy machining without sacrificing the sensitivity and direct control of a conventional lathe.

With a 110 mm spindle bore, a swing diameter over the bed of up to 800 mm, and turning lengths of up to 4,000 mm, the series is also suitable for larger shafts, flanges, bushings, and repair parts.

For precise medium-duty machining
Generous workpiece capacities
Robust spindle and bed construction
Direct and sensitive operation
Robust construction of the COMEV CM lathe
Powerful and controllable High machining capacity combined with the direct operation of a conventional lathe.
Construction and technology

Designed for precision, stability, and long service life

High-quality mechanical assemblies and generously sized components form the basis of the CM series.

01 / SPINDLE HEAD

16 mechanical spindle speeds

The one-piece headstock contains a mechanical gearbox with 16 geometrically stepped speeds. Hardened and ground gears ensure precise, quiet operation.

02 / MAIN SPINDLE

110 mm spindle bore

The hardened and precision-ground main spindle features an 8-inch Camlock mount and runs in high-precision tapered roller bearings.

03 / NORTON GEARBOX

72 feeds without change gears

The enclosed, oil-bath-lubricated Norton gearbox provides 72 longitudinal and cross feeds as well as numerous metric, Whitworth, module and diametral-pitch threads.

04 / SLIDE SYSTEM

Stable and sensitive to operate

The generously sized saddle and cross slide provide high rigidity while remaining precisely controllable during manual infeed movements.

05 / MACHINE BED

400 mm bed width

The wide machine bed provides a stable foundation for precise machining and high cutting performance, even with long workpieces.

06 / TAILSTOCK

Robust tailstock with MK 5

The hardened and ground tailstock quill has a diameter of 100 mm, a stroke of 300 mm and an MT5 taper.

Machine details

Thoughtful operation for daily use

Clear control elements, good accessibility, and robust components facilitate setup and machining.

Clear workspace of the COMEV CM lathe

Clear workspace

The workpiece, toolholder and tailstock remain easily accessible and can be set up directly.

Stiff slide package and tool holder of the COMEV CM

Rigid carriage package

Generously dimensioned guideways and mechanical handwheels enable controlled infeed movements.

COMEV CM lathe with digital position display

Digital position display

The digital readout assists the operator with precise infeed movements and monitoring of axis positions.

Model overview

The suitable COMEV CM for your workpieces

Four center heights and turning lengths up to 4,000 mm allow the machine to be adapted to different workpiece sizes.

CM 26

260 mm centre height and 520 mm swing over the machine bed.

CM 30

300 mm centre height and 600 mm swing for larger workpieces.

CM 35

350 mm centre height, 700 mm swing and 9.2 kW spindle motor.

CM 40

Largest version with a 400 mm centre height and 800 mm swing.

Technical data CM 26 CM 30 CM 35 CM 40
Center height over bed 260 mm 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm
Center distance 1,000–4,000 mm 1,000–4,000 mm 1,000–4,000 mm 1,000–4,000 mm
Swing diameter over bed 520 mm 600 mm 700 mm 800 mm
Swing diameter over cross slide 300 mm 380 mm 480 mm 580 mm
Bed width 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm
Spindle bore 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm
Spindle mount Camlock 8" Camlock 8" Camlock 8" Camlock 8"
Number of spindle speeds 16 16 16 16
Speed range 25–1,610 rpm 25–1,610 rpm 25–1,610 rpm 25–1,610 rpm
Longitudinal feeds 72 72 72 72
Cross feeds 72 72 72 72
Spindle motor 7.5 kW 7.5 kW 9.2 kW 9.2 kW
Tailstock mount MT5 MT5 MT5 MT5
Quill diameter 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm
Quill stroke 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm
Machine weight at 1,000 mm center distance 3,800 kg 3,900 kg 4,000 kg 4,100 kg
Machine weight at 4,000 mm center distance 6,400 kg 6,500 kg 6,600 kg 6,700 kg

Technical specifications according to the manufacturer's documentation. Available distances between centres are 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 mm. Subject to technical changes, equipment variations and errors.

Standard equipment

Equipped for demanding workshop tasks

The standard equipment includes important components for versatile and safe operation.

Camlock flange
Fixed steady rest
Follow steady rest
Fixed centering points
Reducing sleeve for the spindle
Coolant lubrication system
Coolant pump
Spindle protection
Slide protection
Rear splash guard
Operating documentation
Service tool

*Equipment may vary depending on the machine version and quotation.

Typical areas of application

For workpieces with higher requirements for stability and performance

The CM series is particularly suitable for medium-sized workpieces, longer components, and machining tasks with increased power requirements.

Machine maintenance

Manufacture and repair of shafts, bearing seats, bushings, pins and custom spare parts.

Tool and fixture construction

Precision machining of mountings, flanges, workholding equipment and special components.

General mechanical engineering

Flexible production of individual parts and small batches in steel, stainless steel and other materials.

Shaft machining

Available turning lengths of up to 4,000 mm enable the machining of longer shafts and rotationally symmetrical components.

Repair workshops

Fast reworking and restoration of existing components without CNC programming.

Single part and small series production

Cost-effective production of custom components and small quantities with direct process control.

Nolte Sales & Nolte Engineering

Consulting, delivery, and technical service

We support you in selecting the appropriate centre height, turning length and machine equipment, as well as with subsequent technical support.

Our services

✓ Technical consulting and machine configuration

✓ Selection of the appropriate turning length

✓ Quotation and financing support

✓ Delivery, installation and alignment

✓ Commissioning and operator training

✓ Maintenance, repair and spare parts service

✓ Contact partner in Germany

Which COMEV CM is suitable for your application?

Tell us the workpiece diameter, required turning length, material and machining task. We will advise you on selecting the appropriate machine size and equipment.