Machining
Avweld have a full machine-shop with some of the largest lathes, mills, grinders and borers available in Victoria.
Avweld operates a full machine shop equipped with some of the largest lathes, mills, grinders, and borers available in Victoria. With a very experienced team of tradesmen, Avweld can machine and grind all manner of parts to exacting tolerances, from very large components through to very small. This broad in-house range of machine tools enables Avweld to complete overhauls, refurbishment, and new manufacture of all types of parts requiring resurfacing.
| Lathes | 6 x lathes, up to 1650 swing x 12m b/w centres |
| Cylindrical Grinders | 6 x cylindrical grinders, up to 1700 swing x 12m b/w centres |
| Horizontal Borers | 3 x horizontal borers, up to 3x2x2m work envelope, 30T workpiece weight |
| Vertical Borers | 3 x vertical borers, 30T workpiece weight, up to 3m diameter |
| Surface Grinders | 3 x surface grinders, up to 800x1500x400 workpiece |
| Milling Machines | 3 x manual milling machines |
| Drills | Up to 1.5 x 3.1 x 2.0m |
| Overhead Cranes | 6 x overhead cranes – 10m clearance, 80T total capacity, up to 20T each |
Why This Matters
- Large-capacity lathe and grinding work — 1650–1700mm swing and up to 12 metres between centres allows machining of components most workshops can't accommodate
- Heavy component handling — 30 tonne workpiece capacity on both horizontal and vertical borers, backed by overhead cranes rated to 80 tonnes total capacity
- Full-service capability — combined lathe, boring, grinding, milling, and drilling capacity in one facility means overhauls, refurbishment, and new manufacture can all be completed in-house without outsourcing between shops
- Precision at both extremes — the same facility handles very large components and very small precision parts to exacting tolerances
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What's the largest component Avweld's machine shop can handle?
Avweld's horizontal and vertical borers can accommodate workpieces up to 30 tonnes, with vertical borers handling diameters up to 3 metres and horizontal borers working within a 3x2x2m envelope. Overhead cranes rated to 80 tonnes total capacity support handling components of this size.What size lathe work can Avweld machine?
Avweld operates 6 lathes with capacity up to 1650 swing and 12 metres between centres, suited to large-scale turning work.Does Avweld offer both large-scale and precision small-part machining?
Yes — with 6 lathes, 6 cylindrical grinders, 3 surface grinders, 3 milling machines, and drilling capacity up to 1.5 x 3.1 x 2.0m, Avweld's machine shop covers everything from very large components through to precision small parts.Can Avweld complete a full overhaul in-house, or only individual machining processes?
Avweld's combined range of lathes, borers, grinders, milling machines, and overhead crane capacity allows full overhauls, refurbishment, and new manufacture of parts requiring resurfacing to be completed in-house
Applications
Avweld's machine shop is suited to:
- Overhaul and refurbishment of large, heavy industrial components
- New manufacture of parts requiring precision machining or resurfacing
- Components too large for standard machine shops, particularly those exceeding typical lathe swing or boring envelope capacities
- Projects requiring multiple machining processes (turning, boring, grinding, milling) completed in-house
