HWACHEON HL-460/1500 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The HWACHEON HL-460/1500 Manual Lathe is a high-performance, conventional engine lathe engineered for precision and durability in demanding machining environments. Designed and manufactured in Korea to Japanese standards, this lathe features a robust cast iron bed with a wide guiding surface, optimized for shock and vibration absorption, ensuring stable operation during heavy-duty cutting tasks. The lathe offers a swing over bed of 18.11 inches and a swing over cross slide of 11.02 inches, accommodating a wide range of workpiece sizes. With a distance between centers of 59.06 inches, it provides ample capacity for extended turning operations. The main spindle is supported by super-precision taper roller bearings, delivering high rigidity and accuracy, while the standard chuck size is 9 inches, with optional 10 or 14-inch chucks available. The HL-460/1500 is powered by a 7.46 HP (5.5 kW) spindle motor, enabling efficient material removal across various metals. Spindle speeds are adjustable across 12 steps, ranging from 32 to 1,800 RPM, allowing optimal cutting conditions for different diameters and materials. The tailstock features a robust clamping mechanism and a No. 4 Morse taper, ensuring secure workpiece support and high-precision processing. Additional features include a jog switch on the headstock, easy-to-operate levers for carriage control, and a brake pedal for enhanced operational convenience. The lathe’s sliding surfaces are heat-treated and ground for long-lasting accuracy and smooth movement. This machine is ideal for general-purpose turning, threading, and precision machining in industrial and workshop settings.