CHIZHOU WHITE EAGLE CZ1237 MANUAL LATHE

The CHIZHOU WHITE EAGLE CZ1237 is a precision-engineered manual lathe featuring a swing over bed of 11.89 inches (305 mm) and a distance between centers of 36.88 inches (940 mm), making it suitable for medium-sized turning operations. It incorporates a spindle bore diameter of 1.41 inches (36 mm), with a Morse Taper MT5 spindle taper, enabling the accommodation of sizeable workpieces and tooling. The lathe’s bedways are induction hardened and precision ground V-ways, ensuring durability, rigidity, and high accuracy during operation. The headstock houses precision roller bearings that support the spindle, which is powered by a 1.07 HP motor capable of delivering spindle speeds up to 1,500 RPM, controlled via an easy-to-operate Norton lever gearbox with multiple speed steps ranging typically from 50 to 1,200 RPM. A removable gap design allows for machining of larger diameters. The cross and longitudinal feed mechanisms include interlocking feeds for operational safety and precise movement. Thread cutting capabilities encompass a wide range of metric and imperial threads, supported by a 22 mm diameter leadscrew and a 3 mm pitch, enabling versatility for various threading needs. The lathe’s robust cast iron construction ensures stability during heavy-duty tasks while the gearbox and tooling are designed for ease of use and maintenance. Overall, the CZ1237 is a manually operated bench lathe ideal for metalworking shops requiring reliable and versatile turning performance.