CANTEK LD1660A MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The CANTEK LD1660A is a robust manual lathe designed for precision metalworking with a maximum swing capacity of 16 inches and a centers distance of 60 inches. It features a hardened, ground bed made of high tensile cast iron FC25, ensuring durability and vibration resistance during operation. The lathe is equipped with hardened and precisely ground gears and shafts in the headstock, supporting spindle speeds up to 2,000 RPM for versatile machining tasks. The swing over the cross slide measures 9.5 inches, allowing for effective handling of smaller diameter workpieces with tight tolerances. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch 3-jaw scroll chuck, a 10-inch 4-jaw independent chuck, a foot-operated brake, a 4-way tool post, and MT4 centers, facilitating a wide range of turning, facing, and threading operations with enhanced control. Its design supports steady, accurate machining on parts up to 60 inches long, making it suitable for medium to large workpieces requiring manual lathe precision. The combination of hardened bedways, quality chucks, and a powerful spindle motor ensures reliable performance for both production and prototyping applications. This lathe balances strength, precision, and versatility in a compact manual turning machine.