High-speed vertical lathes have the following advantages and applicability in steering knuckle processing:

1. High efficiency: High-speed vertical lathes use high-speed spindles and fast feed systems, which can achieve fast and efficient processing, shorten processing cycles, and improve production efficiency.

2. High precision: High-speed vertical lathes have the characteristics of high rigidity and high precision, which can ensure the processing accuracy and surface quality of steering knuckles and meet engineering requirements.

3. Multifunctional processing: High-speed vertical lathes are usually equipped with multiple processing axes and multiple processing functions, such as turning, milling, drilling, etc., which can realize multiple processes in one clamping and improve processing efficiency.

4. High degree of automation: High-speed vertical lathes use CNC systems to control the processing process, which has the characteristics of high degree of automation and easy operation, can realize automated production and reduce manual intervention.

5. Flexibility: High-speed vertical lathes have strong processing flexibility, can adapt to the processing needs of steering knuckles of different sizes and shapes, and can be customized according to customer requirements.

6. Optimize processing technology: High-speed vertical lathes can reduce cutting force and thermal deformation, improve processing quality and surface finish by optimizing processing technology and cutting parameters.

In summary, high-speed vertical lathes have the advantages of high efficiency, high precision, multi-functional processing, high degree of automation and processing flexibility in steering knuckle processing, and are suitable for the processing and manufacturing of automotive parts such as steering knuckles.