Q:  What is the alphabet stand for in the machine tools model in Chinese machine tools line? For example, CK6123, what is the “CK” stand for?

A:  1. The first alphabet’s meaning:

C—turning machine

Z—drilling machine

T—boring machine

M—grinding machine

Y—gear processing machine

S—threading machine

X—milling machine

B—planning /slotting machine

L—broaching machine

G—sawing machine

Q—other machine

2. the second or the third alphabet stands for:

G—high-precision

M—precision

Z—automatic

B—semi-automatic

K—numerical control

H—automatic tools changing

F—copying

Q—light-weight

C—heavy-weight

J—simple or economical

R—flexible machining cell

X—digital reading

S—high-speed

So the ”CK” stands for ‘lathe’ and ‘numerical control’—CNC lathe.