The CHEVALIER FBL-230 Series is a robust and reliable choice within the Heavy-Duty Horizontal Turning Lathe category, specifically designed for shops requiring high precision under demanding conditions. The machine’s foundation is a 45-degree slant-bed structure with a low center of gravity, which provides excellent stability, minimizes vibration, and offers easy access for workpiece and tool changeovers. The core construction features a torque tube design that resists deformation under stress and provides maximum vibration damping. This is further enhanced by the use of ribbed Meehanite cast iron for strong support and deflection reduction during heavy cuts.

Equipped with a powerful spindle motor of 15 HP to 20 HP, the FBL-230 achieves a high spindle speed of 4,000 rpm, satisfying most cutting conditions for maximum material removal. Its capacity allows for a max cutting diameter of 311 mm (12.2″) and a cutting length of 443 mm (17.4″). The turret holds 12 tools, and the machine is controlled by the reliable Fanuc 0i-T system. For added versatility, the FBL-230 MC model is available with a live tooling function, enabling users to perform additional milling and drilling operations to complete more complex workpieces in a single setup- maximizing efficiency and reducing handling errors.