MAINLAND CA6180/1000 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The MAINLAND CA6180/1000 is a medium-duty horizontal manual lathe designed for precision metal cutting and turning operations. This machine features a 1000mm maximum workpiece length capacity with a generous 800mm swing over the bed, accommodating larger diameter stock. The spindle bore measures 2.0 inches (52mm), providing versatility for various tool and chuck configurations. With a powerful 7.5kW (10.1 HP) main motor, the lathe delivers robust cutting performance across a wide speed range of 10-1400 RPM in 24 steps, enabling optimized feeds and speeds for different materials and operations. The machine incorporates a rigid cast iron construction with a 400mm wide bed featuring 4mm quenching depth on the rails, ensuring exceptional wear resistance and dimensional stability during extended production runs. The 25×25mm tool post accommodates standard turning tools, while the cross-slide provides a 21.3-inch (540mm) swing capacity for efficient workholding and tool positioning. The tailstock includes MT5 taper spindle centers with 150mm maximum travel, supporting both turning and threading operations. This lathe is equipped with 64 feed rates and a range of metric threads from 1-192mm, enabling precise thread cutting capabilities. The machine weighs approximately 2560kg and measures 2650×1140×1750mm, requiring adequate floor space and proper foundation. Suitable for job shops, tool rooms, and small manufacturing facilities, the CA6180/1000 combines affordability with reliable performance for medium-duty metal machining applications.