LEBLOND SERVO SHIFT 12C 15" X 30" MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The LeBlond Servo Shift 12C manual lathe features a 15.5-inch swing over bed ways and a 9.5-inch swing over the cross slide, with a distance between centers of 30 inches. It is powered by a 5.6 kW (7.5 HP intermittent, 5 HP continuous) spindle motor, capable of 12 selectable spindle speeds ranging from 45 to 1800 RPM. The spindle bore measures 2-17/16 inches and includes an L0 spindle nose mount. The threading range covers 2 to 112 threads per inch, facilitated by a No. 5 Morse taper (MT) tailstock spindle with 5 inches of quill travel. The lathe's overall dimensions are 78" long by 40" wide and 54" high, with a weight of approximately 2,500 pounds. This machine is designed for precision turning operations, offering robust power and speed versatility suitable for various threading and machining tasks. Its manual servo-shift mechanism allows smooth and reliable speed changes, providing efficient workflow and operational control. The spindle bore size and deep centers distance enable handling of moderate to large workpieces, commonly required in toolroom and production environments. The tailstock taper and quill travel support versatile tooling setups, enhancing the lathe's capability in drilling, reaming, and other secondary operations. Overall, this LeBlond 15" x 30" servo-shift lathe is a solid, mid-sized industrial lathe combining power, precision, and versatility for metalworking applications.