NODO BARTON 160X1500 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The NODO Barton 160x1500 manual lathe features a **swing capacity of 12.6 inches (310 mm)** over the bed and a **distance between centers of 59.1 inches (1500 mm)**, making it suitable for medium-length turning tasks. It is powered by a **2.9 horsepower motor**, providing adequate power for various machining operations. The lathe supports a maximum swing of 310 mm over the bed and 460 mm over the gap, allowing for turning larger diameters in the gap area. The bed width is approximately 200 mm, ensuring stability during machining. The lathe includes a cross slide travel of 165 mm and a tool-holder carriage travel of 140 mm, supporting precise tool positioning with a maximum tool size of 20 x 20 mm. The tailstock features a 40 mm diameter shank with 120 mm travel and a Morse taper size of 3, facilitating effective workpiece support and alignment. The main spindle bore measures 35 mm and uses a Morse 4 taper with pulley options, enabling spindle speed adjustments. The machine is equipped with standardized threading capabilities including 20 modular threads from 0.25 to 6 mm and Whitworth threads from 2 to 120 TPI. Additional features include a 280 mm diameter faceplate, a 160 mm chuck back, rear tool post, fixed and follow rests, and a collet holder compatible with up to 30 mm collets. These specifications highlight the NODO Barton lathe’s versatility and robustness for general turning and threading tasks in workshops requiring precision manual machining.