BAILEIGH PL-1340 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Baileigh PL-1340 manual lathe features a 13-inch swing over the bed and a 40-inch distance between centers, enabling work on sizable stock. It includes a 1.5-inch spindle bore and a robust 2.0 HP, 220V single-phase motor, delivering spindle speeds from 70 up to 2,000 RPM through a geared head mechanism. The swing over the cross slide measures 7.8 inches, with a cross slide travel of 6.29 inches and a compound rest travel of 2.68 inches, allowing precise tool positioning. The machine supports a maximum cutting tool size of 0.625" x 0.625", and comes equipped with standard features such as a tailstock with 4.5 inches of spindle travel and a #3 Morse taper for drill bit and center mounting. Its construction includes a heavy-duty cast iron base and gap bed for stability and vibration reduction. The lathe is dimensioned at 79" long, 33" wide, and 59" high, weighing approximately 1,628 lbs, ensuring a solid footprint for industrial and shop use. Additional capabilities include threading with imperial pitches from 4 to 56 TPI and metric threads from 0.2 to 3 MP, enhanced by the hardened gear system and optional digital readout for precision. Operator controls encompass longitudinal and cross-feed handwheels, feed axis selectors, and thread cutting engagement levers, optimizing the user experience for diverse metal turning applications. This lathe is designed for strong performance in precision metalworking environments.