MSC Lathe

Purpose: Engine lathes utilize rotational motion to remove material from a work piece. On a lathe, the workpiece rotates and the cutting tool is stationary. By manipulating the position of the tool along the machines 2 working axes (X and Z), material is removed from the workpiece and it is brought to the desired size and shape.

Machine Specifications:

  • Spindle: 3HP, 105-2000 rpm
  • Swing: 13”
  • Distance Between Centers: 40”
  • Z-Axis Travel: 30”
  • Cross Slide Travel: 6”
  • Tailstock Travel: 4”
  • Compound Travel: 3.75”
  • Available Work Holding: 3 and 4-Jaw Chucks, 5C collet, dead-centers
  • Accessories: Equipped with a Newall C80 DRO (digital read out)

Approved Materials:

  • Metals
  • Plastics

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