LODGE & SHIPLEY POWER TURN RXE2516 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Lodge & Shipley PowerTurn RXE2516 is a robust manual engine lathe designed for heavy-duty production and job shop applications. This gap-type lathe features a 26.5-inch swing over bed ways and a 20-inch swing over cross slide, with a 96-inch center distance accommodating extended workpieces. The machine is equipped with a 2.5-inch spindle bore and D1-8 spindle nose, capable of 15 to 1,000 RPM across 24 selectable speeds. A new 20-inch 4-jaw Gator chuck provides secure workholding for various part geometries. The 30-horsepower main motor (480/240V) drives longitudinal feeds ranging from 0.0025 to 0.160 inches per revolution and cross feeds from 0.00125 to 0.080 IPR, enabling precision work across diverse applications. Threading capability spans 1 to 64 TPI with 55 thread change options. The tailstock features a 3.5-inch quill diameter with 10 inches of travel and #5 Morse taper compatibility. Standard equipment includes hardened and ground ways, a full-length coolant-chip pan with coolant system, thread dial, taper attachment, and rapid traverse functionality. Occupying 15 feet by 5 feet of floor space with a 65-inch height, the machine weighs 14,500 pounds, providing substantial rigidity for stable machining operations.