Webster & Bennett 72” V Series Elevating Rail

Webster & Bennett 72″ V Series Elevating Rail Vertical Borer
The Webster & Bennett 72″ V Series Elevating Rail Vertical Borer is a heavy-duty vertical turning machine engineered for machining large, heavy, and complex components with exceptional accuracy. Renowned throughout the engineering industry for their robust construction and long service life, Webster & Bennett vertical borers remain a popular choice for subcontract engineering, power generation, oil and gas, rail, defence, and heavy manufacturing applications.
Designed to handle oversized workpieces that would be impractical on conventional lathes, the 72″ V Series features an elevating rail that allows the machine to accommodate a wide range of component heights while maintaining excellent rigidity throughout the machining process. Its substantial table capacity and powerful drive system make it ideal for turning, facing, boring, grooving, and profiling large diameter components with confidence.
With a 72-inch (1,828mm) table diameter, 84-inch (2,133mm) maximum swing, and an elevating cross rail providing flexibility for taller workpieces, this machine offers the capacity required for demanding heavy engineering applications. The rigid single-column design, multi-position turret, and wide range of spindle speeds enable accurate machining across a variety of materials and component sizes.
Key Features
Heavy-duty single-column vertical borer
72″ (1,828mm) table diameter
84″ (2,133mm) maximum swing
Elevating cross rail for increased machining flexibility
Rigid cast iron construction
Multi-position turret for versatile machining operations
Suitable for turning, facing, boring and grooving
Powerful spindle drive for heavy-duty metal removal
Ideal for large castings, rings, flanges and fabricated components
Proven Webster & Bennett reliability
The Webster & Bennett 72″ V Series is built to deliver dependable performance in demanding production environments, offering the strength, accuracy, and durability required for machining large-scale components. Its reputation for longevity and precision has made it a trusted machine in heavy engineering workshops around the world.
Every machine supplied by Blue Diamond Machine Tools is carefully inspected before sale. Contact our team today for pricing, current availability, or to discuss whether the Webster & Bennett 72″ V Series Elevating Rail Vertical Borer is the right solution for your machining requirements.