PROMPT 1780 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The PROMPT 1780 Manual Lathe is a robust and versatile engine lathe designed for precision turning and heavy-duty machining applications. Featuring a 17.32-inch swing over the bed and a 10.71-inch swing over the cross slide, this lathe accommodates a wide range of workpiece sizes. With 78.74 inches between centers, it provides ample capacity for long workpieces, making it suitable for both small and large-scale production environments. The lathe is equipped with a 3.23-inch spindle bore, allowing for the passage of larger stock or bar feeding operations. The spindle delivers a maximum speed of 1,800 RPM, ensuring efficient material removal and fine surface finishes across various materials. The hardened and ground bed ways, along with precision-ground gears in the headstock, contribute to exceptional rigidity, accuracy, and long-term durability. The lathe’s manual controls offer straightforward operation, with intuitive levers for spindle speed selection, feed engagement, and threading functions. The 3-jaw chuck provides reliable workholding for cylindrical parts, while the tailstock can be offset for taper turning. The machine includes a foot brake for rapid spindle stopping and an emergency stop button for operator safety. Designed with a rigid Meehanite cast iron gap bed, the PROMPT 1780 Manual Lathe combines strength, stability, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for workshops requiring dependable performance and consistent results in manual turning operations.