Bullard Vertical Turret Lathe
The Bullard Vertical Turret Lathe is a heavy-duty machine tool designed for precision turning of large metal workpieces in vertical orientation. It features a turret indexing mechanism for multiple tool stations, enabling efficient machining of cylindrical parts up to several meters in diameter. Classified under HTS 8458.99.10 as a vertical turret lathe for metal removal.
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If equipped with automatic tool changer and numerical control
CNC vertical turning centers with ATC fall under numerical control lathes in 8458.11, separate from manual turret types.
If sold as a complete machining center with milling capability
Machines combining turning and milling functions are classified as machining centers in Chapter 84 heading 8462.
If for semiconductor wafer processing use with specialized fixturing
Vertical lathes adapted specifically for semiconductor manufacturing qualify under statistical note provisions in 8479.
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