1640L

Swing 16 in.
Center Distance 40 in.
Bore, HP 3.1 in., D1-8, 7.5 hp
Spindle Speed 40 – 2,000 rpm (12)

Overview

This model is designed with 3.18” spindle hole which is unique for 16” swing lathes. Due to its one piece casting machine base, it can support heavier cutting on large diameter materials. The large through hole allows most 3” diameter oil pipes to be machined.

  • 16″x 40″, geared head, D1-8 camlock, 3.18″ bore, 7.5 HP, 20-2,000 rpm (12)
  • Direct selection for inch/metric threads
  • One piece Meehanite casting  bed
  • 12-speed geared head (40-2,000 rpm)

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Features

3.18” spindle bore , largest spindle in this size lathes. More choices for different diameter of materials to be machined.

  • All headstock gears are hardened and ground made from Chrome-Moly material gives long lasting power and accuracy in machining.
  • High precision pair of matched angular contact bearings supporting the front end of head stock, and rolling bearing for the rear end support. This arrangement allows high accuracy of the spindle even under heavy cutting conditions.
  • Wide range of feeds and threads. Selection done by “pull and lock” handles to avoid slipping in engagement of gears.
    Jog button is equipped at headstock for easy engagement of gears before cutting.
  • Jog button is equipped at headstock for easy engagement of gears before cutting.
  • One piece casting bed instead of sheet metal connected legs ensure dampening of vibration and permanent straightness of the bed ways.
  • The carriage and cross slide ways are lubricated by push button knobs.
  • The removable gap increases the swing by an extra 8” to accommodate larger work pieces that are short in length
  • 5 position carriage stop for pre-positioning of carriage feed distance.
  • “Tang” in tail stock for easy “knock out” of centers stuck in tailstock
Special package is available that includes 2 axis Digital Readout System, Chuck guard with limit switch, Steady rest, Follow rest and Work light

Specs

Capacity

Inch

Metric

Swing Over Bed

16 in.

406 mm

Swing Over Cross Slide

8.75 in.

222.25 mm

Swing Over Gap

25.5 in.

650 mm

Gap Width (In Front Of Face Plate)

11.81 in.

300 mm

Distance Between Centers

40 in.

1000 mm

Headstock

Inch

Metric

Spindle Speed40-2,000 rpm 40-2,000 rpm
Spindle NoseD1-8 CamlockD1-8 cam-lock
Spindle Bore

3.18 in.

58 mm

Threads and Feeds

Inch

Metric

Threads, Number

4-56 tpi, 36

0.5-7 mm, 17

Modular Threads, Number

0.019-0.275 in., 17  


Diametral Pitch Threads, Number

0.157-2.20 in., 36

4-56 mm, 36

Longitudinal Feeds

0.002 - 0.032 in./rev

0.05-0.82 mm/rev

Cross Feeds

0.0001 –0.0094 in./rev

0.02-0.4 mm/rev

Leadscrew Pitch, Diameter1.37 in., 35 mm1.37 in., 35 mm

Carriage

Inch

Metric

Cross Slide Travel

9.84 in.

250 mm

Compound Travel

4.92 in.

125 mm

Compound Width

4.5 in.

114.3 mm

Bed

Inch

Metric

Bed Length

84.44 in.

2,145 mm

Bed Width

11.8 in.

300 mm

Tailstock

Inch

Metric

Quill Diameter

2.28 in.

58 mm

Quill Travel

5.9 in.

150 mm

Quill Center TaperMT #4MT #4

General

Inch

Metric

Spindle Motor

7.5 HP

5.625 Kw

Voltage 230V/460V 230V/460V
Phase3 phase3 Phase
Power Consumption (220 V)8KVA/25 amps8KVA/25 amps
Power Consumption (440 V)8KVA/12.5 amps8KVA/12.5 amps
Approximate Weight

3,461.26 lbs.

1,570 Kg

Dimensions

7.05 x 2.66 x 3.9 ft.

2.15 x 0.81 x 1.19 M

All specifications subject to change without notice. Please call to verify.

Accessories

Standard Accessories

  • 3-jaw 10″ chuck, 12” Face plate, steady rest
  • Removeable gap, back plate
  • Coolant system, American tool post
  • Full length splash guard
  • Center sleeves, dead center, tool kit
  • Wired 220V or 440V

Optional Accessories

  • 3-jaw 12″ chuck
  • 4-jaw 12″ chuck
  • Chuck guard
  • Tool guard (at front of compound slide with limit switch)
  • Lead screw cover (full length, accordion style)
  • Safety cover at end of spindle
  • UL or CSA electrical components,  UL spindle motor, CSA pump motor

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