SHANGHAI INSTRUMENT CM6125C MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SHANGHAI INSTRUMENT CM6125C manual lathe features a 9.81-inch (250mm) swing over bed and a distance between centers of 19.61 inches (around 500mm), making it suitable for small to medium workpieces. It operates at speeds up to 2,000 RPM, providing versatility for various turning, facing, threading, and cutting applications. The spindle bore typically measures around 21-26mm, with a Morse taper (MT3 or MT4) for easy tooling compatibility. The lathe includes precision-ground and hardened bed ways for enhanced durability and accuracy. The spindle is supported by precision roller bearings, ensuring smooth rotation under load. Headstock gears are made of high-quality, ground, and hardened steel to withstand wear and deliver consistent performance. The gearbox offers multiple feeds and threading options with easy-to-use speed change levers. The cross slide, compound rest, and tailstock provide substantial travel for detailed machining, and the tailstock quill usually accommodates MT2 taper tooling. This lathe is powered by a 550W to 750W motor, designed for manual operation with an emphasis on reliable, precise metalworking. Overall, the CM6125C is a robust, compact, and versatile manual lathe ideal for precision hobbyist use and light industrial applications requiring accurate turning and threading on metal parts. It supports a maximum workpiece length near 19.6 inches and swing diameter around 9.8 inches, suitable for diverse small-scale machining tasks.