A VTL is not the machine tool for this application. A long bed engine lathe, manual or CNC, with a good steady rest and follower rest, is probably the best for relatively long length to diameter ratio workpieces. There are some good CNC flat beds out there relatively cheap. Some are great candidates for updating.
Note: You might consider Mazak M-4 / M-5
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Last edited by RICHARD ZASTROW; 03-02-2007 at 01:54 PM.
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