LIOUY HSING LA-560 MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The LIOUY HSING LA-560 is a heavy-duty manual lathe designed for precision machining, featuring a 22.05-inch maximum swing over the bed and a 12.99-inch swing over the cross slide. Its spindle has a 4.09-inch bore with a maximum speed of 1,200 RPM, suitable for handling large diameter workpieces and accommodating various tooling. The spindle assembly includes an ASA-A1-8 or ASA-A1-11 type spindle with a Morse Taper No. 7 and center taper No. 5, supporting accurate spindle alignment. The lathe offers 12 spindle speeds ranging from 13 to 1,200 RPM, allowing versatility across roughing and finishing operations. Threading and feeding options include 36 feed types covering both longitudinal and cross feeds, alongside a wide range of metric thread cuts from 0.2 to 14 mm pitch, enabling diverse threading capabilities. The bed is constructed from hardened and precisely ground Meehanite cast iron to ensure rigidity and vibration resistance, enhancing machining accuracy. Additional features include an emergency foot-operated brake and automatic/manual forced lubrication systems for reliability and ease of maintenance. The total travel of the top slide is approximately 7.5 inches, and the distance between centers typically ranges from 59 to 98.5 inches depending on the model variant, supporting assorted workpiece lengths. Overall, the LA-560 is engineered for stable, reliable turning operations on medium to large components, exhibiting precision, robust construction, and comprehensive speed/feed control options suitable for demanding manual lathe tasks.