MAINLAND CA6266/750 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Mainland CA6266/750 is a manual horizontal gap bed lathe machine designed for precision metal turning operations. This medium-duty lathe features a maximum workpiece length of 750mm with a swing diameter of 660mm (25.98 inches) over the bed. The machine accommodates a center distance of 750mm (29.53 inches) and is equipped with a spindle bore of MT6 taper measuring 2.05 inches in diameter. Powered by a 7.5kW (10.06 HP) main motor, the lathe delivers spindle speeds ranging from 16 to 1,400 RPM across 24 manual gear-change steps, providing versatility for various turning applications. The swing over cross slide is 15.75 inches, enabling efficient tool positioning for both internal and external cylindrical turning, conical surfaces, and other rotating work. The bed width spans 400mm with a turning tool section of 25x25mm. This gap bed lathe incorporates hardened and precision-ground gears with intermediate frequency quenching for enhanced durability and accuracy. Standard features include a 250mm three-jaw chuck, cooling system, work lamp, and steady rest. The machine achieves precision tolerances of 0.005mm, making it suitable for quality metalworking tasks. With dimensions of approximately 2,550x1,140x1,750mm for the 750mm model and a gross weight of 2,200kg, this lathe represents a reliable traditional-style manual machine offering high accuracy and consistent performance for general machining operations.