Sliding head lathes, also known as Swiss-type lathes, are specialist machines for high-volume precision turned components. The buyer pool is concentrated in medical, automotive, electronics and aerospace. Buyers focus on guide bush condition, bar capacity, axis count, sub-spindle, driven tools, high-pressure coolant, bar feeder and control type. The market is narrow but committed, and a well-specified machine moves fast.
Charter values sliding head machines from Citizen Cincom, Star Micronics, Tornos, Miyano and similar brands. Send the spec, tooling list, photos and running videos where available. A specialist comes back within two working days with a valuation and a recommendation on the right route: direct purchase, buyer match, or managed sale. 0% sellers fees throughout.
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Sliding Head Lathes currently in stock at Charter
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Sliding Head Lathes — sellers ask
- How much is my sliding head lathe worth?
- Depends on make, model, year, bar capacity, axis configuration, guide bush setup, control, sub-spindle, driven tooling, bar feeder, coolant system, condition and service history. Small spec differences can move value materially in this category. Send the details and Charter responds within two working days.
- What do buyers look for in a Swiss-type lathe?
- Bar capacity, guide bush system, tooling stations, sub-spindle capability, driven tools, bar feeder, high-pressure coolant and accuracy history. Sliding head buyers are usually production-focused, so uptime, reliability and complete tooling rank above headline price. Recent accuracy verification is worth its weight in offer.
- Can Charter sell Citizen, Star and Tornos sliding head machines?
- Yes. Charter assesses machines from Citizen, Star, Tornos, Miyano and other recognised sliding head manufacturers. We review the machine against current buyer demand and consider whether the package includes bar feed, tooling and coolant equipment. These brands have a known buyer set Charter taps directly.
- Should I include tooling with a sliding head lathe?
- Usually yes. Tool holders, guide bushes, collets, bar feeder equipment and specialist accessories all lift the machine's appeal. A detailed tooling list helps buyers understand the complete package and cuts the time to offer. A bare machine and a fully-tooled machine of the same model can sell for very different numbers.
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Charter has live sliding head lathes stock ready to view. Browse the current inventory and speak to a specialist about anything that catches your eye.
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