NARDINI 1760 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Nardini 1760 Manual Lathe is a heavy-duty gap bed engine lathe designed for precision manual turning operations. It features a **17-inch swing over the bed** and a generous **60-inch distance between centers**, allowing it to handle substantial workpieces. The lathe is equipped with a **2.0-inch spindle bore**, suitable for extended tooling and material feed-through. Powered by an **8.0 HP two-speed motor**, the spindle delivers a versatile speed range up to **2,000 RPM**, enabling it to accommodate a variety of machining tasks from roughing to finishing. This lathe includes a **D1-6" Camlock spindle nose** for rapid and secure chuck changes. The bed is constructed with hardened and ground ways to ensure rigidity and precise tool movement. The tailstock offers a **#4 Morse taper** with approximately 8 inches of spindle travel, supporting accurate drilling and reaming. The machine supports both inch and metric threading, with threading ranges from approximately 2.75 to 42 TPI and 0.4 to 18.47 mm respectively. Additional features commonly integrated include a taper turning attachment, Aloris-type quick change tool post, thread dial indicator, coolant system, steady rest, removable chip pan, and optional digital readouts. Its robust construction, combined with precise feed controls, makes the Nardini 1760 ideal for medium to heavy manual turning applications in automotive, aerospace, and general machining shops. Weight is approximately 3,250 to 3,750 lbs, with dimensions around 120" length by 40" width.