Zala Machine Co. provides expert Large Lathe Turning services from our Hillsborough, NJ facility. While our CNC turning department handles work up to 30 inches, our manual department specializes in oversized components. We offer vertical turning for diameters up to 60 inches and horizontal turning for lengths up to 160 inches. This specialized capacity makes Zala the premier choice for parts that exceed standard shop limits.
Many modern machine shops lack the specialized equipment required for oversized industrial components. At Zala, we bridge this gap with our dedicated manual turning department. When a part exceeds our 30-inch CNC limit, our master machinists take over using heavy-duty vertical boring mills. This 60-inch capacity allows us to provide precision machining for large-scale industrial hubs, flanges, and rings that most shops simply cannot fit.
We specialize in Large Shaft Machining for heavy-duty power generation, marine, and industrial drive applications. Our horizontal manual lathes accommodate shafts up to 160 inches (13.3 feet) in length. We maintain a 30-inch diameter capacity over this entire span, ensuring even the largest rotors and drive shafts are turned with perfect concentricity. Zala delivers the straightness and surface finish required for high-speed, mission-critical industrial shafts.
Irregular castings can be difficult for standard CNC setups, but our manual lathes offer maximum flexibility. We excel in Large Casting Turning and specialty milling for the mining, steel, and chemical industries. Our machinists adjust setups in real-time to account for casting inconsistencies, ensuring the final bore or face is perfectly true. This 60-inch vertical capacity is ideal for machining heavy-walled housings, gear blanks, and pump casings where “human-led” precision is essential.
Zala is a leading provider of Large Industrial Repair services for obsolete or worn machinery. Because many legacy components lack digital prints, manual turning is often the fastest and most reliable solution. We measure, reverse-engineer, and machine worn surfaces back to original tolerances. Whether restoring heavy-duty shafts, rolls, or cylinders, our repair expertise saves your facility the high cost of total equipment replacement.
| Capability | Maximum Capacity | Typical Applications |
| Vertical Turning | 60″ Diameter | Castings, Hubs, Flanges, Gear Blanks |
| Horizontal Turning | 160″ Length | Drive Shafts, Rollers, Rotors, Cylinders |
| Horizontal Swing | 30″ Diameter | Long-format Shaft & Tube Work |
| Machining Style | Precision Manual | Repairs, One-offs, Forgings, Castings |
Don’t settle for a shop that “thinks” they can fit your oversized parts. Whether you require a 160-inch Large Shaft Machining project or a 60-inch Vertical Boring Mill repair, Zala has the equipment and the experience to deliver. Let our master machinists review your prints and provide a technical manufacturing plan today.
Are you looking for a proven machining method that will provide you with perfect parts with precise dimensions and high quality?
CNC Turning is a solution that will meet your expectations!
60″ Max Turning Diameter
Large Housings, Castings, Forgings, Rings, Gaskets
60″ Max Turning Diameter
Large Housings, Castings, Forgings, Rings, Gaskets
While CNC automation excels at repetitive production, the Manual Large Lathe Turning department at Zala Machine Co. offers a level of adaptability that software cannot replicate. Manual machining is the superior choice for high-value industrial repairs, where eccentric wear, material inconsistencies, and “one-off” geometries require real-time operator adjustment. Our master machinists use a “touch-and-feel” approach to dial in worn surfaces, ensuring that every cut respects the integrity of your existing component. By choosing Zala’s manual expertise, you gain the flexibility to restore obsolete parts, rough-in heavy forgings, and achieve perfect concentricity on oversized shafts that simply won’t fit in a standard CNC envelope.
