SOUTH BEND SB1015 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The South Bend SB1015 Manual Lathe is a precision toolroom lathe designed for versatile metalworking. It features a **16.18-inch swing** and a **60-inch distance between centers**, allowing it to handle substantial workpieces. The spindle bore diameter is **2.06 inches**, accommodating larger tooling and stock. Powered by a robust **7.5 HP motor**, it delivers speeds up to **2,500 RPM**, controlled via a quick-change gear system and an adjustable clutch mechanism, enabling precise speed selection without gear changes or complex lever adjustments. The lathe's bed is constructed from Meehanite castings, precision hardened and ground in a traditional 3-V prismatic design, which provides exceptional rigidity, durability, and accuracy during operation. The **swing over the cross slide measures 10.37 inches**, facilitating various cutting operations. Operator convenience is enhanced by a digital readout for spindle speed, smooth manual feed controls, and an ergonomic handwheel system. The machine includes an apron housing the carriage gearing and feed mechanisms, with an emergency stop button and a cutting fluid pump switch to ensure operational safety and cooling during cutting. The lathe supports threading operations through a half-nut engagement lever and allows rapid feed direction changes with a quick-change feed direction knob. Overall, the SB1015 offers a combination of power, precision, and ease of control, suited for intricate toolroom and production lathe work.