SOUTH BEND 10" HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The South Bend 10" is a precision horizontal turning lathe designed for both general-purpose and toolroom applications. This manual operation machine features a 10.170" maximum swing capacity over the bed, enabling work with components up to 6.750" in diameter and 33" in length. The 4" chuck accommodates standard workholding requirements, while the single main spindle operates at 1,800 RPM with a base power rating of 1.0 HP, expandable to 1.5 HP for demanding operations. The lathe incorporates a slide-type primary tool carrier supporting one simultaneous cutting tool across its two-axis configuration (X and Z), with full Z-axis travel of 33" matching the maximum turning length. The rigid construction features multiple V-ways and a flat way on the bed, ensuring permanent precision alignment of the headstock, carriage, and tailstock. This configuration delivers the high spindle speeds and structural rigidity necessary for efficient machining with carbide or diamond-tipped tools, while maintaining ample power reserves for heavy roughing cuts. Built with extreme care and modern design principles, this machine combines versatility with precision, capable of finish turning and boring operations where subsequent grinding or lapping can often be eliminated. The between-centers capacity accommodates various work geometries, making it suitable for boring jig plates, turning wheels, machining pulleys, and similar industrial applications. Though capable of handling large, awkward components, the machine remains efficient for smaller precision work, positioning it as a valuable asset for shops requiring a general-purpose precision lathe.