MANEK HMTL-50 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The MANEK HMTL-50 is a manual engine lathe featuring a swing capacity of 19.69 inches and a center distance of 39.37 inches, allowing for the machining of relatively long workpieces. It is equipped with a spindle bore measuring 2.05 inches, accommodating sizable bar stock and tooling. The lathe is powered by a robust 4.94 HP motor, enabling operations at spindle speeds up to 1,600 RPM for versatile metalworking applications. The swing over the cross slide is 9.84 inches, providing clearance for cross-slide tooling and operations such as facing and turning. This conventional lathe supports essential functions like threading, facing, turning, tapping, and boring, making it suitable for general-purpose machining tasks in workshops. Its mechanical design ensures reliable manual control for precision shaping of metal components on a moderate scale. The spindle bore and horsepower specification support machining of medium-sized workpieces, while the center height and distance permit flexibility for a range of part lengths. Overall, the MANEK HMTL-50 combines sufficient power, reach, and spindle capacity to serve manufacturing, prototyping, and repair operations requiring manual lathe capabilities.