Description

South Bend Turn-Nado® Gearhead Lathe with Fagor DRO Precision is engineered for high-precision machining in industrial applications. With an 18.11″ swing over the bed and a powerful 15 HP motor, this lathe offers stable and efficient performance. Its 16-speed system allows spindle speeds from 20 to 1600 RPM, easily adjusted via quick-change gear levers.

This lathe is constructed with Meehanite castings and SKF spindle bearings for reliability and longevity. The D1-8 camlock spindle with a 3.15″ bore and MT #7 taper adds versatility, making it ideal for handling a range of machining tasks in demanding environments.

Specifications and Dimensions
- Swing over bed: 18.11″
- Spindle motor: 15 HP, 440V, 3-phase, 19A
- Coolant pump motor: 1/8 HP, 0.23A
- Swing over cross slide: 11.02″
- Swing over saddle: 18″
- Swing over gap: 27.95″
- Maximum tool bit size: 1″
- Compound travel: 5.39″
- Cross slide travel: 11″
- Spindle bore: 3.15″
- Spindle taper: MT #7
- Spindle speeds: 16 speeds from 20 – 1600 RPM
- Spindle type: D1-8 camlock
- Tailstock travel: 6-1/2″
- Tailstock taper: MT #5
- Tailstock barrel diameter: 3″
- Longitudinal feeds: 0.0015 to 0.0400 IPR (15)
- Cross feeds: 0.00075 to 0.020 IPR (15)
- Inch thread range: 2 to 72 TPI (38 pitches)
- Metric thread range: 0.4 to 14 mm (40 pitches)
- Modular threads: 0.3 to 3.5 (18 pitches)
- Diametral threads: 8 to 44 (21 pitches)
- Bed width: 13.58″
- Distance between centers: 60″
- Carriage travel: 59″
- Overall dimensions: 110-1/2″ W x 27″ D x 54-3/4″ H

Key Features and Benefits
- Fagor 2-axis DRO ensures accurate carriage positioning
- Meehanite castings and 3 V-Way bed for enhanced durability and stability
- Quick-change gear levers with 16 spindle speeds (20-1600 RPM)
- Enclosed gearbox supports inch, metric, modular, and diametral threading
- Complete coolant system and removable chip tray for easier maintenance