HARRISON M400 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Harrison M400 is a robust industrial manual lathe designed for medium to heavy-duty production and repair work. It features a 16-inch swing over the bed and a maximum centers length of 40 inches, allowing the machining of sizable workpieces. The spindle has a bore diameter of 2.1 inches, equipped with a No. 8 D-1 Camlock nose and precision bearings for reliable spindle stability. Powered by a 10 horsepower electric motor, it delivers up to 2,000 RPM through a choice of 18 speeds arranged in a geometric progression to accommodate various cutting applications. The lathe also offers a swing over the cross slide of 9.8 inches, enabling the machining of parts with tighter clearance requirements. Its bed, made from induction-hardened cast iron with exceptional depth and width (around 15" deep and 14.125" wide), provides strength and vibration damping for precision work. The machine includes a geared screw-cutting and feed gearbox with imperial and metric threading capability, accommodating rates from fine to coarse feeds. The tailstock has a substantial spindle travel with Morse taper for tooling versatility. Overall, the Harrison M400 combines solid construction, a wide range of speeds and feeds, and versatile thread cutting to meet demanding workshop tasks with stability and accuracy. It is suitable for toolroom, production, and general engineering applications.