MAINLAND CA6180C/1000 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The MAINLAND CA6180C/1000 is a medium-duty horizontal manual lathe engineered for precision metal machining operations. This machine features a maximum swing diameter of 31.5 inches over the bed, with a spindle bore of 2.0 inches (52mm) accommodating standard MT5/MT6 taper tooling. The 39.4-inch between-centers capacity enables machining of extended workpieces up to 1,000mm in length with a maximum workpiece weight of 200kg. Powered by a 10.1 HP main motor, the lathe delivers a maximum cutting torque of 2,000 N·m with spindle speeds ranging from 10 to 1,400 RPM, providing versatile speed options for various turning operations. The 21.3-inch swing over cross slide permits efficient tool positioning and workpiece clearance during machining. The machine incorporates a horizontal gap-bed design with an integral bed structure measuring 400mm in width, featuring four tool post stations equipped with 25×25mm turning tool sections. Manual operation provides operator control for threading, facing, and contouring tasks across 64 feed variations and metric thread ranges from 1-192mm. Designed for machinery repair shops and manufacturing facilities, this lathe combines robust construction with medium-duty machining capacity, making it suitable for general metalworking applications requiring reliable precision and repeatability in production environments.