AMERICAN TURNMASTER LS 28120 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The American Turnmaster LS 28120 is a heavy-duty manual engine lathe designed for precision turning of large and long workpieces, offering a maximum swing over bed of 28.75 inches and centers distance of 120 inches. It features a substantial 4.13-inch spindle bore, enabling machining of sizable shafts and components. Powered by a robust 20.0 HP motor, it operates at spindle speeds up to 1,000 RPM, ideal for heavy cutting and high-torque applications. The lathe offers a swing over cross slide of 20 inches, providing additional versatility for smaller diameter parts. Built with a rugged, monolithic one-piece cast iron base, it ensures excellent vibration dampening and structural stability, maintaining accuracy during demanding operations. The machine includes a geared headstock with multiple spindle speeds, a 4-way power rapid traverse for rapid carriage movement, enhancing operator efficiency when handling large stock, and standard safety features such as an interlocked chuck guard. The Lathe supports standard tooling with a square tool post and comes equipped with coolant pump and work lighting to improve precision and tool life. Its large swing and length capacity make it suitable for aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and heavy machinery manufacturing sectors where the production of shafts, rollers, and other large components is essential. This model's durable construction, combined with its essential manual controls, makes it a reliable industrial solution for machinists demanding both power and precision.