KAAST MACHINE TOOLS D-TURN HD560/3000 MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The KAAST MACHINE TOOLS D-Turn HD560/3000 is a heavy-duty manual lathe engineered for precision turning operations on large workpieces. Featuring a 43.5-inch swing over the bed and 116.9-inch center-to-center distance, this machine accommodates substantial components with diameters up to 1,120mm. The lathe is equipped with a 5.9-inch spindle bore and A2-11 spindle mount, providing robust workholding capabilities with optional spindle bore sizes available. Powered by a 30-horsepower motor, the D-Turn HD560/3000 delivers reliable performance with a spindle speed range of 4 to 420 RPM, enabling versatile machining applications from roughing to finish cuts. The machine incorporates a heavy FC-30 cast machine bed with strong ribbing to minimize vibrations during operation, ensuring superior accuracy and surface finish. X and Z-axis guideways are coated with Turcite B to reduce friction and extend machine lifetime, while hardened and ground machine bed surfaces guarantee precision performance over years of service. Weighing 20,460 pounds, this industrial-grade lathe provides exceptional rigidity and stability for heavy-duty machining operations. The machine features a universal gearbox allowing metric, Whitworth, module, and diametral thread cutting capabilities, complemented by automatic lubrication systems and rapid traverse functionality. Standard equipment includes a 3-axis digital readout (DRO) system and tailstock with adjustable feed speeds, making the D-Turn HD560/3000 an ideal solution for demanding production environments requiring precision and reliability.