POTISJE PA 1000DC MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Potisje PA 1000DC is a heavy-duty manual lathe manufactured by the renowned Potisje Machine Tool Factory, originally established in 1921 in Ada, Yugoslavia. This horizontal engine lathe features a maximum swing diameter of 39.3 inches over the bed, providing substantial capacity for large workpiece machining operations. The exceptional distance between centers of 157.1 inches enables the processing of extended cylindrical components with precision and stability. The spindle bore measures 5.5 inches, accommodating various tooling configurations and workpiece mounting arrangements. With a swing over cross slide of 27.5 inches, the lathe maintains operational flexibility for different turning operations and setup configurations. The machine is powered by a 30-horsepower motor, delivering adequate torque and cutting force for demanding machining tasks across multiple materials and workpiece geometries. This conventional lathe represents a professional-grade machine tool designed for production environments requiring reliability and repeatability. The PA 1000DC series incorporates rigid construction typical of Potisje's manufacturing standards, ensuring minimal deflection during heavy cutting operations. Its manual operation allows experienced machinists direct control over feed rates, spindle speeds, and cutting parameters for optimized results. This lathe suits small to medium batch production, tool and die work, and general job-shop applications requiring versatile turning capabilities on large workpieces.