The demand for heavy-duty machine tools is driven by key industries such as energy, transportation, shipbuilding, machinery, metallurgy, aerospace, and defense. These sectors are vital to China's manufacturing ecosystem, with several leading enterprises playing a crucial role in the development of critical infrastructure. Notable companies include Wuhan Heavy Machine Tool Plant, Qiqihar First Machine Tool Plant, Qinghai Heavy Machine Tool Plant, Shanghai Heavy Machine Tool Plant, Fengfeng Machine Tool Plant, Qiqihar Second Machine Tool Plant, Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool Plant, and Beijing No. 1 Machine Tool Plant. These firms have made significant contributions to major national projects, establishing themselves as key players in China’s advanced manufacturing landscape.
In the energy sector, domestic heavy machinery manufacturers have been instrumental in supporting large-scale power generation projects. They supply essential equipment for China’s three major power manufacturing bases and other key power equipment producers. For instance, Wuhan Heavy Machine Tool Plant was tasked with producing the CK53160 super-heavy CNC single-column mobile vertical lathe for Harbin Electric Machinery Factory during the Yantan Hydropower Station project. This machine features a 16-meter processing diameter, a 6.3-meter height capacity, and can support up to 450 tons, solving a major challenge in the machining of large hydro-turbine components and meeting urgent industrial needs.
This was the first super-heavy CNC machine tool developed in China, earning the nickname "National Equipment." To date, Wuhan Heavy Machine Tool has produced six similar machines, deployed across Harbin, Dongdian, and Tianjin Alstom Hydropower Equipment Co., Ltd. These tools play a critical role in the construction of major power station projects. Among them, the CKX53160 CNC single-column mobile vertical milling lathe is particularly significant, as it provides essential equipment for turbine processing in the Three Gorges Project—the world’s largest hydroelectric power station. The machine is known for its high technical complexity and challenging manufacturing process, showcasing China’s growing expertise in advanced machine tool production.
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