NAGI 480-20 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The NAGI 480-20 is a manual engine lathe designed for precision turning operations on medium to large workpieces. With a swing capacity of 55 inches, this machine can accommodate workpieces up to 27.5 inches in radius, making it suitable for production runs and job shop applications. The extended center distance of 184 inches provides substantial longitudinal working length, enabling the machining of long shafts, tubes, and cylindrical components with exceptional reach between the headstock and tailstock. As a manual lathe, the NAGI 480-20 operates through direct operator control of feed rates, spindle speed, and tool positioning, offering experienced machinists precise command over the cutting process and the flexibility to adapt to varying material properties and cutting conditions in real-time. This machine supports traditional lathe operations including turning of outer and inner diameters, face turning, threading, grooving, and cutting-off operations. The specifications indicate a maximum workpiece weight capacity of 8 tons, demonstrating robust structural rigidity and spindle power adequate for heavy-duty production work. The bed construction provides the stability necessary for maintaining tight tolerances across extended production runs. This configuration makes the NAGI 480-20 particularly valuable for shops specializing in medium-volume production of precision-turned components, automotive parts, and industrial machinery components where manual control and operational flexibility are advantageous over fully automated CNC systems.