KNUTH TURNADO 280/1500 PRO MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The KNUTH Turnado 280/1500 PRO is a versatile manual engine lathe engineered for high-performance machining with a robust 10.1 HP motor delivering up to 1,600 RPM spindle speed. It features a heavy cast one-piece bed with a swing capacity of 21.97 inches (280 mm center height) and a maximum turning diameter over the cross slide of 14 inches, allowing it to accommodate large workpieces with a center distance of 59.06 inches (1500 mm). The spindle bore measures 3.1 inches, supporting a wide range of tooling and material sizes. The lathe includes motorized rapid feeds and a 3-axis digital position indicator to aid precision. Its headstock covers a speed range from 25 to 1,600 RPM with constant cutting speed control for superior surface finish quality. The tailstock incorporates a Morse taper MT5 with a 3-inch diameter quill and 7-inch stroke, along with fine traverse adjustment. The swing range of the top slide is ±52°, enhancing versatility for complex turning tasks. Built with sturdy construction and designed as the modern evolution of the classic lathe, the Turnado 280/1500 PRO offers extensive threading options (metric, diametral, module, Whitworth), rapid feed rates, and a comprehensive set of standard features including a quick tool changer and coolant system, making it ideal for precision turning, threading, and general metalworking applications on medium to large workpieces.