The varioline machines can be used flexibly and operated precisely with a crank, hand lever or manual turret head.
Manually operated lathes –
Extremely easy to handle.
The varioline machines can be used flexibly and operated precisely with a crank, hand lever or manual turret head.

The GDW RD 250 manual turret lathe is indispensable for anyone looking for a solution for economical second-side production - one of the most popular GDW lathes.
Special features:
The varioline machines can be used flexibly and operated precisely with a crank, hand lever or manual turret head.
Infinitely variable main drive, main assemblies (tool slide units) are interchangeable, extremely robust and durable
Model | circulation | Rotation | center distance | spindle bore | drive power | Speed range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RD 250 | 260 | 128 | 400 | 38 | 4,5 | 60-3000* |
FD 250 | 260 | 156 | 500 | 38 | 4,5 | 60-3000* |
MD 250 | 260 | 156 | 500 | 38 | 4,5 | 60-3000* |
* optional 90 – 4500