sales@libertymachinery.com
sales@libertymachinery.com
Summit Lathe 18x63A
Serial No. SUM-4-063M
Year Built – 2010
SPECIFICATIONS:
Swing over Bed…………18-1/4″
Swing over Cross Slide…………11-1/4″
Swing in Gap…………28″
Gap Length…………4-1/4″
Distance Between Centers…………63″
Spindle Bore…………3-1/8″
Spindle Speeds (12)…………32 – 1,500 RPM
Spindle Nose…………D1-8
Inch Threads (45)…………2 – 72 TPI
Metric Threads (42)…………0.2 – 14
Longitudinal Feeds (32)…………0.002 – 0.0400 IPR
Cross Feeds (32)…………0.001 – 0.0200 IPR
Cross Slide Travel…………11-1/2″
Compound Travel…………5″
Taper Attachment…………10 Deg.
Length of Taper per Setting…………16″
Bed Width…………13″
Tailstock Spindle Travel…………6″
Tailstock Taper…………#5MT
Spindle Motor…………10 HP
Dimensions – Catalog…………114″(L-R) x 44″(F-B) x 63″(H)
Weight – Catalog…………5,390 Lbs.
Summit Lathe 18X63A EQUIPPED WITH:
Inch/Metric Threading
Taper Attachment
Fagor 2-Axis DRO
12″ 3-Jaw Chuck
Adrian Tool Post
Full Length Splash Guard
Coolant System
*Catalog Specification Subject to Verification
Gap bed engine lathes, also known as gap lathes or engine lathes with a removable gap, are versatile and widely used machine tools in the metalworking industry. These lathes are designed with a removable section, or gap, in the bed of the machine, allowing for the machining of larger workpieces.
Gap bed lathes like the Summit Lathe 18x63A offer increased flexibility by providing additional swing capacity. When the gap section is removed, the lathe’s swing diameter is significantly increased, allowing for the turning of larger diameter workpieces. This makes gap bed lathes suitable for machining long shafts, cylinders, and other large or irregularly shaped components.
The gap bed section on the Summit Lathe 18x63A can be easily removed or installed, enabling the lathe to transition between standard machining operations and the machining of larger workpieces as needed. This versatility eliminates the need for a dedicated oversized lathe and provides cost savings.
Gap bed lathes offer the same features and capabilities as standard engine lathes, including various spindle speeds, feeds, and thread cutting capabilities. The Summit Lathe 18x63A is capable of performing operations such as facing, turning, drilling, threading, and taper turning.
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