NARDINI ND1560 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The NARDINI ND1560 is a robust manual engine lathe featuring a 15-inch swing over the bed and 60 inches between centers, accommodating sizable workpieces. It is equipped with a 2-inch spindle bore that supports a wide range of tooling and workpiece configurations. Powered by a 7.5 HP motor, this lathe delivers spindle speeds up to 2,000 RPM through 18 selectable speed settings, enabling versatile machining operations from rough cutting to fine finishing. The machine has a substantial weight of approximately 3,000 to 3,700 lbs, reflecting its heavy-duty cast iron construction for stability and precision. The lathe includes features such as a gap bed design for machining larger diameter parts, a D1-6 spindle nose, and a #4 Morse taper spindle and tailstock quill. Threading capabilities cover metric, inch, module, and diametral pitch threads with a leadscrew pitch of 4 TPI. Feed rates are precise, with cross feeds ranging from 0.0008 to 0.0406 inches per revolution and longitudinal feeds from 0.0021 to 0.0976 inches per revolution. The tailstock spindle offers around 8.5 inches of travel and a 2.3/8-inch diameter, suitable for drilling and support operations. Overall dimensions are roughly 118 inches long by 40 inches wide by 58 inches high. This vintage industrial lathe is suitable for medium-to-heavy metalworking tasks, providing reliable manual control and versatility in a production or toolroom environment.