SHETAL HD-3 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SHETAL HD-3 Manual Lathe is a medium-duty precision turning machine designed for general machining operations. This horizontally-oriented lathe features a maximum swing over bed of 17.78 inches, allowing it to accommodate workpieces up to approximately 8.89 inches in radius. The distance between centers measures 61.93 inches, providing adequate length for turning extended cylindrical components. The spindle bore diameter of 2.10 inches enables versatile tooling compatibility and workholding options. Operating at a maximum spindle speed of 500 RPM, this machine prioritizes torque and rigidity for heavy-duty cutting applications. The swing over cross-slide of 11.00 inches permits larger diameter facing operations and reduces the need for workpiece repositioning. Weighing 3527.4 pounds, the SHETAL HD-3 demonstrates substantial construction typical of industrial-grade lathes, ensuring stability during sustained machining operations. This manual lathe relies on operator-controlled feed mechanisms and handwheel adjustments for positioning tools and managing cutting parameters, making it suitable for skilled machinists performing diverse turning, facing, boring, and threading tasks. The machine's specifications indicate it functions as a versatile production and job-shop lathe capable of handling ferrous and non-ferrous materials with moderate cutting forces, making it ideal for small-to-medium batch manufacturing environments.