UNSPSC 23242302: Automatic lathe or chucking machine

A type of machine that may have a horizontal or vertical spindle and does not have tailstocks; also called chucking machine. It is used for machining individual pieces of regular or irregular shapes and is available in either single or multiple spindle types.

UNSPSC 23242302 Automatic lathe or chucking machine is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice encompasses both manual and CNC precision lathes and allied machining equipment, typically 16-inch swing or larger capacity, procured by state agencies and university systems for maintenance, fabrication, and educational shop operations. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Texas A&M University System represent the primary recent buyers, soliciting these machines through small-purchase and competitive bid processes open to all vendors. Work scoped under this code ranges from heavy-duty manual engine lathes with variable-speed spindles and digital controls to CNC lathes and machining centers; all solicitations require newly manufactured, current-model equipment with full warranties and detailed technical specifications covering spindle speeds, bore size, bed dimensions, quill travel, accessory packages, electrical certification, and delivery terms. Vendors typically must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers with service capability, and all submissions require standard state certifications covering debarment, tax compliance, workers' compensation, and cybersecurity obligations.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois and Texas, with the Illinois Department of Transportation posting two equipment solicitations in July 2026—a manual lathe (ITB 26494DOTFINADB52240, due August 10, 2026) with specifications for a 16-inch by 60-inch precision engine lathe with 7.5-horsepower motor, variable speed control from 20 to 2,000 RPM, and full accessory kit including chuck, chuck guard, and UL-certified electrical package; and a horizontal milling machine (ITB 26494DOTFINADB52239, also due August 10, 2026)—both solicited through the BidBuy platform to all vendors. Texas A&M University System released two CNC equipment solicitations in June and July 2026 (ITB TAMUS-26-0540 due July 13 and ITB TAMUS-26-0542 due July 23), with submissions required through the AggieBid procurement portal. A cooperative purchasing RFP by Sourcewell (RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026) tagged under this code addresses law enforcement equipment and represents a broader multi-jurisdictional effort across Washington State and other participating entities, though this opportunity appears misaligned with the lathe and machining-center scope dominating current activity under the code.