EUROPEAN LION 23-MT, 23 X 60 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The EUROPEAN LION 23-MT is a heavy-duty manual engine lathe designed for precision and rigidity in demanding machining tasks. It features a 23-inch swing over the bed and a center height suitable for workpieces up to 60 inches in length. The lathe is equipped with a robust 15 HP motor powering a spindle that rotates up to 1,400 RPM. The spindle includes a 4-inch bore with a D1-11 spindle nose and SKF spindle bearings, ensuring high accuracy and smooth operation. The machine’s bed is constructed with heavy-duty, ribbed, and ground hardened bedways, measuring 15.75 inches wide for enhanced stability and durability. The 23-MT model offers versatile threading capability, supporting both inch and metric threading without the need for gear changes. Feed operations are simplified via a single lever feed joystick that controls longitudinal and cross-feed movements, including a 4-way rapid traverse for efficient machining. The lathe also features a removable gap bed to accommodate machining of larger diameter workpieces and a two-speed tailstock with a tag-along feature. Included standard accessories typically comprise taper turning attachments, 3- and 4-jaw chucks, steady and follow rests, and splash/chip guards, rounding out a comprehensive package for versatile metal turning applications. Overall, the EUROPEAN LION 23-MT offers a well-balanced combination of power, precision, and operator convenience, suitable for a wide range of turning, threading, and boring operations.