MAINLAND CA6280/750 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The MAINLAND CA6280/750 is a robust manual metal lathe designed for precision machining with a swing capacity of 31.5 inches (800mm) over the bed and 21.3 inches (540mm) swing over the cross slide. It accommodates workpieces up to 29.5 inches (750mm) between centers, making it suitable for medium to large-sized turning operations. The lathe features a spindle bore of 3.15 inches (80mm), allowing versatile tooling and material sizes. Powered by a 10.1 HP (7.5 kW) motor, it delivers spindle speeds ranging from 10 to 1,400 RPM across 24 discrete steps, offering flexibility for various machining tasks. The machine’s bed width is 400 mm, supporting stability and precision during operation. It utilizes a sectioned 25x25 mm turning tool, compatible with standard holders, and includes a tailstock with a maximum spindle travel of 150 mm for effective support of longer workpieces. The spindle taper is MT6, ensuring compatibility with common tooling systems. This lathe’s construction includes a gap bed design, enabling machining of larger diameter parts through the gap area with an effective gap length of 210 mm. Overall, the MAINLAND CA6280/750 manual lathe combines heavy-duty capacity and precise control, making it ideal for workshops requiring reliable manual turning operations on medium to large workpieces. It is particularly suited for metalworking applications requiring a range of speeds and substantial swing and center distances.