EUROPEAN LION 40-CU, 40 x 120 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The EUROPEAN LION 40-CU is a heavy-duty manual engine lathe engineered for demanding industrial machining applications. This European-built machine features a 40-inch swing capacity with 120 inches between centers, providing substantial workpiece accommodation for large-scale turning, facing, and threading operations. The lathe is equipped with a 6-inch spindle bore and delivers a maximum spindle speed of 1,000 RPM, suitable for precision cutting with various tool geometries. Powered by a 20-horsepower motor, the machine provides ample cutting force for sustained production runs. The 27.75-inch swing over the cross slide enables efficient tool positioning and accessibility for complex machining sequences. Weighing 16,700 pounds, the lathe's substantial mass ensures exceptional rigidity and vibration damping, critical factors for maintaining tight tolerances and surface finish quality. The machine incorporates world-renowned SKF bearings in the spindle assembly, delivering high accuracy and extended service life. Standard features include 4-way rapid traverse capability, simplifying operator control and reducing non-productive time. The lathe offers both inch and metric threading without gear changes, accommodating diverse production requirements across multiple standards. Its heavy-duty bed construction with extra-wide bedways and hardened, ground gears provides the foundation for reliable, accurate machining performance. Designed to embody the ideal combination of heavy-duty construction, rigidity, and reliability, this EUROPEAN LION lathe meets demanding precision requirements while delivering long-term operational durability and cost-effectiveness.