WEILER Primus / Praktikant / Condor / Commodor

Name: WEILER Primus / Praktikant / Condor / Commodor
Brand: WEILER
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Conventional precision universal lathes for one-off and small-batch work, toolmaking and training

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140–230 mm Centre height

500–1,000 mm Distance between centres

Ø 280–475 mm Swing over bed

Ø 43–57 mm Spindle bore

DIN 8605 Acceptance accuracy

ⓘ Manufacturer data (WEILER overall programme brochure 2025, model brochures and product pages). Values may change and vary; not binding on Boztaş.

Why Primus / Praktikant / Condor / Commodor?

 Three operating conceptsGSD with a gearbox and 16–18 fixed speeds; VCD with a frequency-controlled, stepless main drive; VCPlus with stepless speed and feed, adjustable during machining via potentiometer (override).
Toolmaker accuracyAll models are accepted to DIN 8605; according to the Primus and Praktikant brochures the acceptance tolerances are clearly undercut.
Safety and energyAutomatic handwheel disengagement, leadscrew and feed-shaft cover, spindle brake; on VCPlus models e-TIM feeds braking energy back into the grid and switches off auxiliary units not in use.
 

Variants

Primus VCD / VCPlus

WEILER's smallest conventional precision lathe: 140 mm centre height, 500 mm between centres, 4 / 5.5 kW.

Suited to: Training workshops; one-off and small-batch work

Praktikant GSD / VCD / VCPlus

160 mm centre height, 650 mm between centres; GSD with pole-changing brake motor and 16 fixed speeds, VCD 6 kW stepless, VCPlus 8 kW with stepless speed and feed.

Suited to: One-off and small-batch work, tool and fixture making, training

Condor VCPlus

180 mm centre height, 800 mm between centres, 57 mm spindle bore, 10.5 kW, size 6 spindle nose.

Suited to: Production and toolmaking; training

Commodor 180 GSD / 180 VCD / 230 VCD

180 / 230 mm centre height, 1,000 mm between centres, 200–320 feed steps; 230 VCD with 11 kW and 0.3–80 mm metric threads.

Suited to: Universal use in industry, toolmaking, trade workshops and training

Technical data

Feature	Primus VCD	Primus VCPlus	Praktikant GSD	Praktikant VCD	Praktikant VCPlus	Condor VCPlus	Commodor 180 GSD	Commodor 180 VCD	Commodor 230 VCD
Capacity
Distance between centres (mm)	500	500	650	650	650	800	1,000	1,000	1,000
Centre height (mm)	140	140	160	160	160	180	180	180	230
Swing over bed (mm)	280	280	320	320	320	360	380	380	475
Swing over cross slide (mm)	150	150	190	190	190	190	180	180	270
Spindle
Spindle nose, DIN 55027 / ISO 702-3 (size)	5	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	6
Spindle diameter at front bearing (mm)	70	70	70	70	70	90	90	90	90
Spindle bore (mm)	43	43	43	43	43	57	56	56	56
Spindle internal taper	metric 50	metric 50	metric 50	metric 50	metric 50	MT 6	MT 6	MT 6	MT 6
Motor and drive
Drive power (kW)	4	5.5	2.6 / 3.1	6	8	10.5	2.2 / 4.4	7.5	11
Speed range (rpm)	30–4,000 (option 5,000)	25–5,000	48–2,500	30–4,000 (option 5,000)	25–5,000	25–4,000	25–2,000	25–2,000	25–2,000
Speed steps	stepless	stepless	16	stepless	stepless	stepless	18	stepless (4 gear stages)	stepless (4 gear stages)
Axes and feed
Number of feeds	24	stepless	24	24	stepless	stepless	200	200	320
Longitudinal feed (mm/rev)	0.02–0.63	0.01–6	0.02–0.63	0.02–0.63	0.01–6	0.01–6	0.026–0.9	0.026–0.9	0.026–7.4
Cross feed (mm/rev)	0.006–0.2	0.003–2	0.006–0.2	0.006–0.2	0.003–2	0.003–2	0.013–0.45	0.013–0.45	0.013–3.7
Thread cutting
Metric threads (mm)	0.25–8 *	0.1–20	0.25–8 *	0.25–8 *	0.1–20	0.1–20	0.3–10	0.3–10	0.3–80
Inch threads (tpi)	80–2 *	80–2	80–2 *	80–2 *	80–2	80–2	80–2.75	80–2.75	80–0.75
Tailstock
Quill diameter (mm)	40	40	40	40	40	50	60	60	70
Quill stroke (mm)	85	85	85	85	85	110	150	150	150
Quill taper	MT 3	MT 3	MT 3	MT 3	MT 3	MT 3	MT 4	MT 4	MT 4
Control
Display / control	WEILER VCD display (option)	VCPlus electronics (15" WTS option)	Digital position display (option)	WEILER VCD display (option)	VCPlus electronics (15" WTS option)	VCPlus electronics (15" WTS option)	Digital position display (option)	Position display with constant cutting speed (option)	Position display with constant cutting speed (option)
Accuracy
Acceptance accuracy	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605	DIN 8605
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions L / W / H (mm)	1,570 / 890 / 1,700	1,530 / 900 / 1,700	1,770 / 900 / 1,570	1,720 / 890 / 1,700	1,680 / 900 / 1,700	2,000 / 970 / 1,730	2,400 / 1,310 / 1,585	2,400 / 1,310 / 1,585	2,400 / 1,310 / 1,585
Weight, approx. (kg)	1,050	1,050	1,050	1,150	1,100	1,500	1,750	1,800	2,000

Manufacturer data (WEILER overall programme brochure 2025, model brochures and product pages). * Inch threads and metric pitches 0.45 / 0.75 / 4.5 / 5.5 mm only with additional change gears. Weight without packaging and special accessories.

Technical data is taken from information published by the manufacturer. The manufacturer may change it without notice, and values may vary with the model and the machine configuration. The data is for information only and is not binding on Boztaş; binding values are stated only in a written quotation.

Processes that can be combined on this machine

Longitudinal and facing turning
Metric and inch thread cutting
Taper turning
Centring, drilling, countersinking and tapping (optional tailstock turret)
Collet work

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GSD, VCD and VCPlus?

On GSD the speed is selected in fixed steps via the gearbox (Praktikant 16, Commodor 18). On VCD a frequency-controlled main drive sets the speed steplessly while feeds come from the gearbox. On VCPlus speed and feed are stepless and can be changed during machining via potentiometer; the thread range is 0.1–20 mm.

What spindle bore is available for bar stock?

Primus and Praktikant have a 43 mm spindle bore, Commodor 56 mm and Condor VCPlus 57 mm.

What are the weights and footprints?

Primus and Praktikant weigh approx. 1,050–1,150 kg with 1,530–1,770 × 890–900 mm; Condor VCPlus 1,500 kg and 2,000 × 970 mm; Commodor 1,750–2,000 kg and 2,400 × 1,310 mm.