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Summit Lathes Model 70 | 70″ x 360″ Cap. – #45722

Liberty Machine # 45722 Category Make

Summit Lathes Model 70

New – 1980
Made in Italy
SPECIFICATIONS:
Swing – Maximum:
– Over Bedways…………70.65″
– Over Carriage…………53.15″
Center Distance…………360″
Bed Length…………480″
Spindle:
– Speeds (16)…………3-300 RPM
– Bore…………8.11″
– Nose…………A1-15
Tailstock Sleeve:
– Diameter…………8.66″
– Traverse…………17.71″
– Taper…………#7 Morse
Bed Width…………39.37″
Feeds:
– Longitudinal & Cross…………70
– Longitudinal…………0.0062 – 0.3968 IPR
– Longitudinal – Swivel Slide…………0.0031 – 0.1984 IPR
– Cross…………0.0031 – 0.1984 IPR
Longitudinal Traverse Swivel Slide…………15.75″
Diameter of Lead Screw…………2.75″
Threading:
– Whitworth – Inch (70)…………1/4 – 28 TPI
– Metric (70)…………1 – 112 MM
– Diametral Pitch (70)…………1 – 112
– Module (52)…………0.25 – 28
Part Weight – Maximum:
– Between Centers…………33,075 Lbs.
– w/One Steady Rest…………45,000 Lbs.
Rapid Traverse:
– Carriage…………216.53 IPM
– Cross Slide…………108.26 IPM
– Tailstock…………108.26 IPM
– Tailstock Sleeve…………43.3 IPM

Summit Lathes Model 70 EQUIPPED WITH:
59″ 4-Jaw Chuck
Power Compound for Taper Turning
Inch & Metric Threading
Hardened Bedways
Thread Dial
Rapid Traverse
31″ Diameter 4-Roller Type Steady Rest
41″ Diameter Steady Rest
Follow Rest
49 HP Main Spindle Motor (37 KW)

*Preliminary Specifications are Subject to Verification.

Engine lathes like Summit lathes are fundamental machine tools used in metalworking and machining processes. They play a vital role in shaping and cutting materials with precision. These versatile lathes consist of a robust bed, headstock, tailstock, and carriage assembly. Engine lathes offer various operations, including turning, facing, drilling, threading, and tapering.

Equipped with a powerful motor, engine lathes like Summit lathes rotate the workpiece while a cutting tool removes material, enabling precise shaping and finishing. Their adjustable speed and feed controls allow for customization based on the material and desired outcome. Engine lathes accommodate a range of workpiece sizes and materials, making them suitable for both small-scale workshops and large manufacturing facilities.

These machines are valued for their reliability, durability, and ability to produce intricate components with consistent accuracy. Summit lathes are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and general machining. Over time, advancements in technology have led to the development of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathes, incorporating automation and further enhancing precision and efficiency. Nonetheless, engine lathes remain a cornerstone of the machining industry, providing the foundation for many metalworking operations.

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