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Mechanics Lathe

Part-No. 300809
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Basic Plus - Mechanics Lathe

Low-Cost-Version leadscrew and feed shaft lathe


  • cast-iron bed, heavily ribbed
  • induction-hardened and precision-ground box ways
  • headstock with Camlock D1-4" mount, bore diam. 38 mm, run in 2 adjustable tapered roller bearings
  • tailstock can be moved ± 10 mm for taper turning
  • guides are adjustable via tapered gibs

3-axis position indicator

  • more accuracy
  • lower error rate
  • increased productivity
  • resulting in valuable time savings
  • for increased productivity
  • easy to read display
  • operator-specific features
  • convenient keyboard layout
  • resolution: 0.01/ 0.005 mm
  • default coordinates
  • axis position is maintained when display is turned off
  • hole circle pattern calculation
  • calculator function
  • storage for 10 tools
  • radius / diameter toggle
  • mm/inch conversion
  • easy expansion and maintenance-free operation
  • display for top (Z0) and box way slide (Z1) both separate and in differential / cumulative mode for lathes

Specifications - Basic Plus - Mechanics Lathe

working area  
center width 810 mm
turning diameter over bed (max.) 300 mm
turning diameter over support (max.) 178 mm
turning diameter over gap bridge (max.) 430 mm
travel X-axis 175 mm
travel Z1-axis 95 mm
bed width 180 mm
swing range of top slide ± 60 °
headstock  
spindle speed (9) 60 - 1500 rpm
spindle bore 38 mm
spindle mount Camlock D1-4
spindle taper MT 4
feed  
feed X-axis 0,014 - 0,38 mm/R
feed Z-axis 0,052 - 1,392 mm/R
tapping  
tapping, metric (26) 0,4-7 mm
tapping, whitworth (34) 4-56 GPZ
tailstock  
tailstock quill diameter 32 mm
tailstock taper MT 3
tailstock quill stroke 100 mm
tailstock traverse adjustment ± 10 mm / ± 0,5"
drive capacity  
motor rating headstock 1,1 kW
supply voltage 400 V
measures and weights  
overall dimensions 1600x750x1270 mm
weight 520 kg

Standard equipment - Basic Plus - Mechanics Lathe

3-axis position indicator, 3-jaw chuck Ø 160 mm, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 200 mm, face plate Ø 250 mm, 4-station tool holder, steady and follow rest, chip tray, includes fixed splash guard (wall), chuck guard, base, change gears, reducing sleeves, dead center, thread gauge, operating tools, operator manual