17" Geared Head Lathe with full 2 9/16" spindle hole and an 8" D-1 Cam lock spindle (54" between centers).
Original Description:
All geared spindle drive, range of 60 threads and feeds, chip slide built into bed, bed ways hardened and ground.
- Shaved steel gears in headstock, spindle supported by two tapered roller bearings, an adjustable bronze center bearing and a pre loaded ball bearing at the rear.
- Gear box provides 60 threading feeds 1 3/8 to 80 t.p.i. through lead screw, 60 power turning feeds and 60 power cross feeds through hexagon feed rod. Gearbox contains separate pump operated oiling system.
- 9 or 18 spindle speeds are available. Speed changes are made by shifting two convenient levers, third level controls quick acting clutch and spindle brake. A constant flow oiling system lubricates all moving parts.
- Double wall apron construction. Cross feed and compound rest screws have hardened and ground threads. Large diameter micrometer dials are standard. Carriage rides are 62 square inches of bearing surface.
- The tailstock design includes a barrel clamp that exerts upward pressure on the spindle. This prevents misalignment; spindle has tang slot and 6" of travel. Centers are self ejecting. Two screws at front set over tailstock in either direction.
-Three V-Way and one flat wat are all hardened and ground. Heavy side walls and cross bracing assure permanent precision alignment of headstock, tailstock and carriage. Inclined longitudinal bracing forms slide to discharge chips and coolant into slide-out chip pan.
Brand: South Bend Lathe Works
Model: 17" Turn-Nado Engine Lathe
Size: 17-inch swing over the bed, with a 10.5-inch swing over the cross slide.
Spindle Speeds: Typically 18 speeds, ranging from 30 to 1,580 RPM.
Spindle Nose: D1-8 Cam-Lock.
Hole through Spindle: Around 2-9/16" inches
Threading Capacity: Capable of cutting a wide range of threads (e.g., 60 selections).
Review the South Bend Catalog 6301:L for more information.
Shipping
3800 lbs
Forklift on premises, experienced freight shippers, will work with you on shipment. Crating or palletizing available for a fee, forklift loadout free.
Operating Info
Machine works as intended, needs minor repairs including slow oil leak from main shaft seal, automatic cross slide feed functioning intermittently. Please ask questions before purchase! No refunds