EUROPEAN LION 32-CU, 32 x 236 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The European Lion 32-CU is a heavy-duty manual engine lathe engineered for precision metalworking and production applications. This geared-head lathe features a 32-inch swing over bed and a 236-inch distance between centers, accommodating extended workpieces for industrial manufacturing. The machine accommodates a 21-inch swing over the cross slide and incorporates a removable gap bed design, enabling the swing to reach 41 inches in the gap for larger diameter work. The precision spindle utilizes SKF bearings with a 6-inch bore and D1-15 camlock spindle nose, delivering spindle speeds ranging from 5.6 to 1,000 RPM across 16 selectable positions. Powered by a 20-horsepower motor operating at 220 volts, three-phase, the lathe supports both inch and metric threading capabilities. The machine features a robust, monoblock solid cast bed with hardened and ground bedways measuring 21.25 inches wide, ensuring exceptional rigidity and dimensional accuracy. Equipment includes a 15-inch three-jaw chuck and 24-inch four-jaw chuck, safety guard, splash-chip guard, 9-inch steady rest with rollers, follow rest, coolant pump, and precision inch/metric dials. Weighing 19,200 pounds with dimensions of 317 inches long by 69 inches wide and high, the European Lion 32-CU delivers exceptional durability and performance for complex turning, threading, boring, and drilling operations across diverse manufacturing sectors.