MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007
USED MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007
The MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 is a CNC flat-bed turning lathe designed for precision turning, facing, boring, threading, drilling, and general-purpose machining. Its large work envelope and long Z-axis travel make it particularly useful for job shops and manufacturers that need to machine longer cylindrical components.
The 2007 ML-16 provides approximately 11 inches of X-axis travel and 44.5 inches of Z-axis travel, with a maximum center distance of approximately 48 inches. The machine has a swing over the ways of approximately 17 inches, while documented 2007 configurations also show approximately 25.9 inches of swing over the gap.
The machine is equipped with a Centurion 7 CNC control, a spindle speed range of approximately 100 to 4,000 RPM, and a 10/12 HP spindle drive. A documented 2007 example includes an 8-inch 3-jaw chuck, tailstock, live center, steady rest, and a 6-station turret.
With approximately 40 inches of machining length, a 2.04-inch spindle through-hole/bar capacity, and a substantial flat-bed design, the ML-16 is well suited for producing shafts, bushings, spacers, pins, sleeves, tooling components, and other medium-to-long turned parts.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – AXIS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | CNC Flat-Bed Turning Lathe |
| Number of Axes | 2 |
| X-Axis Travel | 11″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 44.5″ |
| CNC Control | Centurion 7 |
| Spindle | Main Turning Spindle |
| C-Axis | No |
| Y-Axis | No |
| Live Tooling | No |
| Tailstock | Yes |
| Turret | 6 Station on documented machine |
The ML-16 is primarily a 2-axis CNC turning machine. Its configuration emphasizes turning capacity, long travel, straightforward programming, and accessibility rather than multi-axis milling or live-tool machining.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 11″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 44.5″ |
| Maximum Center Distance | 48″ |
| Swing Over Ways | 17″ |
| Swing Over Bed | Approx. 17.5″ |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 7.48″ |
| Swing Over Gap | 25.9″ |
| Gap Length | 12.75″ |
| Machining Length | Approx. 40″ |
| Rapid Traverse X/Z | 500 IPM |
The long Z-axis travel is one of the ML-16’s key advantages. The machine can accommodate substantially longer workpieces than compact CNC lathes, while the gap-bed arrangement provides additional clearance for larger-diameter work.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 8″ |
| Bar Capacity | 2.04″ |
| Maximum Center Distance | 48″ |
| Swing Over Ways | 17″ |
| Swing Over Gap | 25.9″ |
| Gap Length | 12.75″ |
| Tailstock | Yes |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 6″ |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | MT4 |
| Workholding | 8″ 3-Jaw Chuck |
| Steady Rest | Yes, documented configuration |
The 8-inch chuck and approximately 2.04-inch spindle through-hole provide useful capacity for general turning applications. The tailstock and steady rest are especially valuable when machining long shafts or slender workpieces.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Spindle Type | CNC Turning Spindle |
| Spindle Speed | 100-4,000 RPM |
| Spindle Drive | 10/12 HP |
| Spindle Through-Hole | 2.04″ |
| Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Chuck | 8″ |
| Bar Capacity | 2.04″ |
| Spindle Application | Turning, Facing, Boring and Threading |
The ML-16’s 100-4,000 RPM spindle range provides flexibility for both heavier turning operations and higher-speed finishing. The 10/12 HP spindle drive is appropriate for the machine’s general-purpose turning envelope.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – TOOL TURRET
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Turret Type | Automatic Tool Turret |
| Documented Capacity | 6 Stations |
| Tooling | Turning Tooling |
| Live Tooling | No |
| Tool Indexing | Automatic |
| Tool Post | Configuration dependent |
| Tool Positions | Verify individual machine |
A documented 2007 ML-16 is equipped with a 6-station turret, while other ML-16 machines have been configured with different tooling arrangements. Buyers should verify the turret and tool-post configuration of the specific machine being purchased.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Milltronics Centurion 7 |
| Control Type | CNC / Conversational |
| G-Code Programming | Yes |
| M-Code Programming | Yes |
| Conversational Programming | Yes |
| Handwheel Operation | Available |
| Manual Operation | Available |
| Automatic Operation | Available |
| Series | B on documented 2007 machine |
The Centurion 7 control is one of the defining features of the ML-16. Milltronics controls were designed to support conventional G- and M-code programming as well as conversational programming, giving shops flexibility when programming both straightforward and custom turning work.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – COOLANT & CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant System | Machine-specific |
| Flood Coolant | Configuration dependent |
| Chip Management | Manual / Machine-specific |
| Chip Conveyor | Configuration dependent |
| Coolant Pump | Configuration dependent |
| Chip Removal | Manual or accessory dependent |
| Mist Collection | Configuration dependent |
Coolant and chip-handling equipment can vary between individual used ML-16 machines. Buyers should confirm whether the machine includes a coolant system, chip conveyor, or other chip-management accessories before purchasing.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Spindle Drive | 10/12 HP |
| Electrical Supply | Industrial 3-Phase Power |
| Axis Drives | Servo |
| Main Drive | AC |
| Coolant Power | Configuration dependent |
| Transformer | Facility voltage dependent |
| Exact Voltage | Verify Machine Nameplate |
| Total Connected Load | Verify Individual Machine |
The 10/12 HP spindle drive is the principal machining power requirement. Because used ML-16 machines can have different accessory configurations, the exact incoming voltage, amperage, transformer requirements, and connected load should be verified from the machine’s electrical documentation.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | Approx. 6,000 lbs |
| Machine Footprint | Configuration dependent |
| Installation | Industrial Floor |
| Machine Type | CNC Flat-Bed Lathe |
| Shipping Requirements | Verify Individual Machine |
| Required Floor Capacity | Verify Before Installation |
| Height / Width / Length | Verify Individual Machine |
A documented 2007 ML-16 weighs approximately 6,000 pounds. Exact overall dimensions should be confirmed for the specific machine because accessories, tooling, guarding, coolant equipment, and other options can affect the shipping and installation footprint.
MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Milltronics |
| Model | ML-16 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Machine Type | CNC Flat-Bed Turning Lathe |
| Number of Axes | 2 |
| Control | Centurion 7 |
| Series | B |
| X-Axis Travel | 11″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 44.5″ |
| Maximum Center Distance | 48″ |
| Swing Over Ways | 17″ |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 7.48″ |
| Swing Over Gap | 25.9″ |
| Gap Length | 12.75″ |
| Machining Length | Approx. 40″ |
| Spindle Speed | 100-4,000 RPM |
| Spindle Drive | 10/12 HP |
| Spindle Through-Hole | 2.04″ |
| Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Chuck | 8″ 3-Jaw |
| Tailstock | Yes |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 6″ |
| Tailstock Taper | MT4 |
| Turret | 6 Station on documented machine |
| Live Center | Yes |
| Steady Rest | Yes |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 6,000 lbs |
These specifications are based primarily on exact 2007 ML-16 listings. Individual machines may differ in turret, tooling, coolant, workholding, and accessory configuration.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007
The MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 can be used in a broad range of industries requiring accurate CNC turning, including:
- General job shops
- Automotive manufacturing
- Industrial machinery
- Hydraulic equipment
- Pneumatic equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Construction equipment
- Energy equipment
- Tool and fixture manufacturing
- Repair and maintenance machining
- Contract manufacturing
- Prototype manufacturing
- Custom machining
- General metalworking
Its long turning capacity makes it particularly useful for shops producing shafts, rods, sleeves, spacers, tooling, and other cylindrical components.
TYPICAL PARTS MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 CAN PRODUCE
The ML-16 can manufacture a wide range of turned components, including:
- Shafts
- Bushings
- Pins
- Sleeves
- Spacers
- Rollers
- Couplings
- Flanges
- Threaded components
- Hydraulic components
- Pneumatic components
- Tooling components
- Machine components
- Custom repair parts
- Prototype components
- Long cylindrical workpieces
The approximately 44.5-inch Z-axis travel and 48-inch maximum center distance make the ML-16 particularly useful when a job requires considerably more longitudinal capacity than a compact CNC lathe.
WHY CHOOSE MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007
The MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 is a practical choice for shops looking for a relatively straightforward CNC lathe with a large work envelope and conversational programming capability.
Key advantages include:
- 11″ X-axis travel
- 44.5″ Z-axis travel
- 48″ maximum center distance
- 17″ swing over ways
- 25.9″ swing over gap
- 12.75″ gap length
- 40″ approximate machining length
- 8″ 3-jaw chuck
- 2.04″ bar capacity
- 10/12 HP spindle
- 4,000 RPM maximum spindle speed
- Centurion 7 CNC control
- MT4 tailstock
- 6″ tailstock quill travel
- Steady rest
- Live center
The combination of long travel, gap-bed capacity, tailstock support, and Centurion 7 control gives the ML-16 useful flexibility for both production and job-shop applications.
WHY BUY USED MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007
Buying a used MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 can be an economical way to add substantial CNC turning capacity without the cost of a newer production turning center.
The exact 2007 machines currently appearing on the used market demonstrate that the model remains available for shops looking for long-bed CNC turning capability. One 2007 example is equipped with Centurion 7, an 8-inch chuck, tailstock, live center, and steady rest, while another 2007 machine is listed with a 6-station turret.
When buying a used ML-16, buyers should inspect:
- Spindle condition
- Spindle bearings
- X/Z-axis backlash
- Ball screws
- Way surfaces
- Turret indexing
- Chuck condition
- Tailstock alignment
- Steady-rest condition
- Centurion 7 control
- Servo drives
- Motors
- Coolant system
- Electrical cabinet
- Emergency-stop circuit
- Lubrication system
- Machine geometry
- Available manuals and service records
A machine that can be demonstrated under power with accurate axis movement, a healthy spindle, functioning control, and good mechanical condition can command a meaningful premium over an as-is machine.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 COST?
The price of a used MILLTRONICS ML-16 – 2007 depends on machine condition, hours, control condition, spindle health, turret configuration, tooling, chuck, tailstock, and included accessories.
Current market data provides a useful benchmark. A current listing for a 2007 Milltronics ML16 is advertised at approximately $15,995, while another 2007 machine is available on a request-for-price basis. A 2004 ML-16 is listed at $14,900, and a much newer 2015 ML16/40 with less than 1,500 hours is listed at $29,350.
| Machine Condition | Estimated Used Price |
|---|---|
| As-Is / High Hours | $9,000 – $12,000 |
| Running / Average Condition | $12,000 – $16,000 |
| Good Production Condition | $16,000 – $20,000 |
| Excellent / Well Maintained | $20,000 – $24,000 |
| Exceptional / Low Hours | $24,000+ |
Reasonable target buying range: $14,000 – $19,000
Best estimated listing value: $17,000 – $21,000
A clean 2007 MILLTRONICS ML-16 with a functioning Centurion 7 control, good spindle, accurate X/Z axes, 8-inch chuck, tailstock, steady rest, and complete tooling package can reasonably be positioned toward the upper end of this range. The current $15,995 asking price for a 2007 example provides a useful real-world market benchmark.
