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LS-1000 Series

LS-1000 Series Turning Centers are designed as large-swing horizontal CNC lathes, purpose-built for super heavy cutting applications and the machining of oversized workpieces. With a rigid structural design and robust construction, the LS Series delivers the strength and stability required to handle large-diameter components with exceptional accuracy and reliability. A large spindle bore further enhances the machine’s capability, allowing efficient processing of big-diameter parts across a variety of workpiece lengths.

Every LS-1000 model is equipped with a finely ground precision gearbox, engineered to deliver high cutting torque at low spindle speeds while maintaining smooth transmission and accurate surface finishes. This proven gearbox design ensures consistent performance during the most demanding operations, combining the power needed for heavy-duty turning with the precision required for fine finishing.

With its combination of massive workpiece capacity, robust construction, and high-torque gearbox performance, the LS-800 Series provides manufacturers with a dependable platform for machining large, complex, and heavy components—making it an ideal solution for industries such as energy, aerospace and heavy equipment manufacturing.

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LS 1000 Structure

Built for Large, Heavy-Duty Machining

LS-1000 Series Turning Centers are engineered with a one-piece, 45° slant bed design, providing the ideal foundation for optimal cutting conditions and superior machining performance. Constructed from high-grade cast iron, the bed offers an excellent damping coefficient to absorb vibration and minimize thermal deformation, ensuring accuracy and consistency even during extended heavy-duty operations.

The machine’s box guideways are induction-hardened, delivering maximum hardness and long-term wear resistance while supporting the rigid structural integrity required for precision cutting. Complementing this foundation is a high-rigidity spindle structure, specifically designed to resist deformation, handle powerful cutting forces, and deliver long-lasting durability in the most demanding environments.

A heavy-duty turret, engineered in-house by Taiwan Takisawa, ensures rapid and accurate positioning, while the robust construction supports multi-process machining with reliability and efficiency. To further enhance cutting capability, the LS-1000 incorporates a two-step gearbox, providing extremely high torque at low spindle speeds. This allows for outstanding heavy-cutting performance while still maintaining precise surface finishes and machining accuracy.


LS 1000 Config

Standard Configurations

Available in four max length variations, all LS Series CNC lathes feature a fine ground precision gearbox that allows high cutting torque and accurate surface finish with larger workpiece capacity.

 

LS-1000

  • Long bed, heavy-duty Turning Center

LS-1000M

  • Long bed, heavy-duty Turning Center with milling capabilities

LS 1000 Spindle

Spindle Design

The LS-1000 Series is equipped with Taiwan Takisawa’s in-house manufactured spindles, designed to deliver the highest levels of precision, reliability, and durability. Each spindle is built using premium-quality bearings, ensuring smooth operation, excellent load capacity, and long-term stability under demanding machining conditions.

To further guarantee accuracy and performance, the spindle is assembled within a finely bored cast iron housing under air-conditioned clean-room conditions. This meticulous assembly process, combined with Takisawa’s proven design expertise, results in spindles that provide outstanding machining accuracy, superior cutting capability, and long service life. At the same time, the spindle design emphasizes ease of maintenance and low cost of service, supporting long-term productivity and efficiency.

All LS-1000 models are equipped with a high-precision gearbox, featuring 0-grade fine-ground gears for maximum accuracy and smooth power transmission. The gearbox enables the spindle to deliver exceptionally high torque at low spindle speeds, making it ideally suited for heavy cutting applications while still achieving highly accurate surface finishes.


LS 1000 Turret

Turret

The LS-1000 Series Turning Centers are equipped with Taiwan Takisawa’s heavy-duty, in-house manufactured turrets, designed for maximum rigidity, accuracy, and long-term reliability. Engineered for large-scale, heavy-duty machining, the turret features one of the largest available curvic couplings in its class—an impressive 18” diameter—housed within a massive turret body measuring 31.5” in diameter and 7.8” thick. This robust construction ensures exceptional clamping force, stability, and durability, even under the heaviest cutting conditions.

The turret incorporates a two-piece, high-precision coupling system that provides both high clamping strength and rapid, accurate indexing. Its design allows for quick calibration and precise positioning in both clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) directions, reducing setup times and improving operational efficiency.

With its massive size, precision coupling system, and customizable configurations, the LS-1000 Series turret delivers the rigidity, accuracy, and versatility required for machining large, heavy components with consistent precision and productivity.


LS 1000 Tailstock

Tailstock

LS-1000 Series Turning Centers are equipped with a robust, in-house engineered tailstock from Taiwan Takisawa, designed to deliver high thrust and strong clamping force for maximum stability when machining long or heavy workpieces. This heavy-duty design ensures precise support and alignment, maintaining accuracy and surface quality during even the most demanding turning operations.

For ease of operation, the tailstock body is carried and positioned by the turret, allowing for quick, accurate setup with minimal operator effort. The hydraulically actuated quill is available in both fixed and rotary configurations, giving manufacturers the flexibility to choose the right setup for their specific machining requirements.

With its combination of rigid construction, hydraulic precision, and customizable configurations, the LS-1000 tailstock system provides the strength, stability, and versatility required to support large-diameter, heavy-duty machining with confidence and accuracy.


Takisawa Automation

Boost Production with Seamless Automation

The LS-1000 Series can be tailored for even greater productivity by incorporating a gantry loading system for efficient loading and unloading, along with an automated feeding system for raw materials and finished components. These automation options significantly reduce manual intervention and idle time, creating a smoother production flow. As a result, manufacturers can achieve faster cycle times, greater throughput, and more consistent quality across higher-volume operations.


Models & Specifications

LS-1000 L10LS-1000 L15LS-1000 L20LS-1000 L30
X-axis Travelin (mm)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)
Z1-Axis Travelin (mm)43.3 (1100)63 (1600)82.7 (2101)122 (3099)
Max. Turning Diameterin (mm)35.4 (899)35.4 (899)35.4 (899)35.4 (899)
Max. Turning Lengthin (mm)40.6 (1031)60.3 (1532)83.9 (2131)123 (3124)
Number of Tools10101010
Spindle Speed Max.RPM1,2001,2001,2001,200
TailstockYesYesYesYes
Milling OptionNoNoNoNo
Number of Turrets1111
Number of Spindles1111
LS-1000M L10LS-1000M L15LS-1000M L20LS-1000M L30
X-axis Travelin (mm)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)19.7 (500)
Z1-Axis Travelin (mm)43.3 (1100)63 (1600)82.7 (2101)122 (3099)
Max. Turning Diameterin (mm)33.5 (851)33.5 (851)33.5 (851)33.5 (851)
Max. Turning Lengthin (mm)38.2 (970)57.9 (1471)77.6 (1971)116.9 (2969)
Number of Tools12121212
Spindle Speed Max.RPM1,2001,2001,2001,200
TailstockYesYesYesYes
Milling OptionYesYesYesYes
Number of Turrets1111
Number of Spindles1111