What to Look for When Buying a Used Romi
Romi machines are built for heavy industrial duty with rugged cast iron construction and straightforward mechanical layouts. Many Romi lathes and mills on the used market have logged decades of production hours, so careful inspection is essential.
On heavy-duty flat bed lathes, check the bed, headstock, and tailstock alignment. Inspect bedways for wear patterns, scoring, and flaking, especially in the first third of travel near the headstock. Verify tailstock alignment to the spindle axis. Check headstock bearings for runout, noise, and play at both low and high RPM. Test gearbox shifts for smooth engagement.
On slant bed CNC turning centers, focus on the spindle, turret, and ballscrews. Measure spindle runout cold and after warmup. Cycle the turret through every station and verify tool change repeatability. Check X and Z ballscrew backlash. On Y-axis and live tooling equipped M 27 and Multiplic models, verify each live tool station under power.
On vertical turning lathes and VMCs, verify the table, spindle, and axes. On VT-series lathes, check face plate runout and flatness. On D-series VMCs, inspect the spindle taper, cycle the ATC through every pocket, and verify axis positioning with a dial indicator.
Identify the control and its generation. Most Romi CNC machines ship with GE Fanuc controls (0i, 18i, 21i, 31i, or 32i) or Siemens Sinumerik. Many newer units feature the Mach 8, Mach 9, or Mach 11 interface, Romi's proprietary shop-floor overlay built on Fanuc hardware.
Romi Heavy-Duty Flat Bed Lathes
C Series
The C-series (C 420, C 510, C 620, C 800, C 1100) is Romi's flagship heavy-duty flat bed lathe line, with swing diameters from 420 mm through 2,200 mm and distance between centers up to 10 meters or more. Built with wide V-flat cast-iron beds and powerful geared spindles, C-series lathes are the go-to choice for oil-country tubular goods, mining equipment, wind energy shafts, rolls, and other large-diameter turning. Available as conventional engine lathes or CNC with Fanuc or Siemens controls.
GL Series
The GL-series (GL 240, GL 280, GL 330) are Romi's CNC flat bed turning centers, bridging conventional C-series lathes and slant bed machines. GL models suit job shops running medium to large workpieces that need CNC precision with flat bed rigidity.
Romi Slant Bed CNC Turning Centers
T Series
The T-series (T 240, T 420, T 720) are Romi's general-purpose slant bed CNC lathes. The T 240 is the most commonly traded Romi turning center on the used market, offering a compact footprint with capable power and torque for production turning. Fanuc or Siemens controls, with optional live tooling turret, tailstock, and bar feeder configurations.
M Series and Multiplic
The M-series (M 17, M 27, M 40) are higher-capacity slant bed turning centers. The M 27 is widely specified with optional Y-axis and live tooling for mill-turn work. The Multiplic line combines full milling and turning in one machine with B-axis milling spindle and sub-spindle for complete single-setup machining.
Romi Vertical Turning Lathes and Machining Centers
VT Series (Vertical Turning)
The VT-series (VT 600, VT 1000, VT 1500) are single-column vertical turning lathes for large-diameter chucking work up to 1,500 mm swing. Applications include wind-energy flanges, large gears, valve bodies, and heavy industrial parts.
D Series (Vertical Machining Centers)
The D-series (D 600, D 800, D 1000) are production VMCs with CAT 40 or BT 40 spindles, 24 to 30-tool ATCs, and rigid box-way or linear-guide construction. Fanuc controls with the Mach 9 or Mach 11 interface are common on newer units.
How to Sell Your Used Romi
Romi machines hold solid resale value thanks to a massive installed base across the Americas and ongoing factory support through Romi Machine Tools in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Resell CNC buys used Romi machines, every model, every generation, nationwide.
- Contact us, call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com.
- Free appraisal within 24 hours, no obligation.
- Accept the offer and we handle rigging, transport, and logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions About Used Romi Machines
Are used Romi machines reliable?
Yes. Romi builds with rugged cast-iron construction and straightforward mechanical layouts. The brand has a large installed base across the Americas with ongoing factory parts and service support. Many C-series flat bed lathes stay in production for decades with routine maintenance.
What CNC control does Romi use?
Most Romi CNC machines use GE Fanuc controls (0i, 18i, 21i, 31i, or 32i) or Siemens Sinumerik. Many newer machines feature the Mach 8, Mach 9, or Mach 11 shop-floor interface, which runs on Fanuc hardware and adds conversational programming.
Where are Romi machines manufactured?
Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil, where Indústrias Romi S.A. operates one of the largest machine tool production complexes in the Americas. US sales and service operate from Romi Machine Tools, Ltd. in Erlanger, Kentucky.
What Romi models hold their value best?
C-series flat bed lathes (C 420, C 620, C 1100), T-series turning centers (especially the T 240), M 27 mill-turn machines, and VT-series vertical turning lathes. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.
Can I still get parts for older Romi machines?
Yes. Romi Machine Tools in Erlanger, Kentucky supports the full North American installed base. Most wear parts, Fanuc control components, and spindle assemblies remain available for machines going back decades.
Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Romi machines?
Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options to help your business acquire the equipment it needs. Contact us at (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.
How do I sell my used Romi?
Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Romi model nationwide. Free appraisal within 24 hours.