CLAUSING 21" X 108" MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The Clausing 21" x 108" manual lathe features a 23-inch maximum swing over the bedways and 14 inches swing over the cross slide, with a 108-inch distance between centers, supporting large workpieces. It includes a D1-11 Camlock spindle nose with a 3.5-inch spindle bore, accommodating material with up to 3.5-inch diameter through the spindle. The lathe offers 18 spindle speeds ranging from 18 to 1400 RPM, ensuring versatility for various machining tasks. The maximum swing in the gap is 32 inches, made possible by a 14-inch gap length, allowing the machining of long and bulky cylindrical parts. Longitudinal feed ranges from 0.002 to 0.032 inches, and cross feed ranges from 0.001 to 0.016 inches, providing precise control over cutting actions. Threading capabilities cover 2 to 72 threads per inch with inch and metric options available, enabling detailed screw cutting. The lathe comes equipped with a 12-inch 3-jaw chuck for easy workpiece holding, a tool post for quick tooling changes, and a 3-point roller bearing steady rest to support long or flexible workpieces during turning operations. Safety and cleanliness are supported by a chuck guard and a chip pan. The bed length measures 130 inches, supporting extended setups. Overall, this lathe is a robust, manual precision machine well-suited for heavy-duty turning operations in metalworking shops requiring substantial swing and length capacities.