AutoAssist Lathes

AutoAssist Lathes give machinists the familiarity of a manual lathe with the added productivity and ease of use of a conversational control. They are ideal turning machines for shops that run a variety of jobs and want to reduce setup and programming time without moving to a full CNC production machine.

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AutoAssist Lathes

Sharp AutoAssist is an intuitive, graphical interface that minimizes the learning curve and reduces dependency on highly specialized labor. Customers can make a finished part faster than it takes to write a CNC program.
View AutoAssist Lathe Models

  • 1440-PLC-2N
    2-axis Lathes

    1440-PLC-2N
    Swing 14 in.
    Center Distance 40 in.
    Spindle Speed 1-2,000 RPM
    Bore, HP 1.5 in., 6.7 hp
    Spindle Servo Motor Drive
  • 1640-PLC-2N
    2-axis Lathes

    1640-PLC-2N
    Swing 16 in.
    Center Distance 40 in.
    Spindle Speed 10-2,000 RPM
    Bore, HP 3.39 in., 9.4 hp
    Spindle Servo Motor Drive

Why Choose Sharp AutoAssist Lathes?

With Sharp’s AutoAssist lathes, machine shops can increase manual machining productivity by 40-60%. The control comes standard with eight conversational turning applications, including OD turning, facing, threading, taper turning, and chamfering, allowing operators to produce parts faster with less programming effort. The AutoAssist control also gives machinists the flexibility to operate the lathe in either automatic or manual mode, making it ideal for both one-off jobs and small production runs.

Contact Us For More Information

Have questions about our manual lathe models or need help picking the right one for your needs? Reach out to our team of experts, and we will be happy to help you find the best machine to improve your shop’s output and efficiency.

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