SOUTH BEND SB1050 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The South Bend SB1050 is a 13-inch heavy-duty gearhead manual lathe engineered for precision toolroom and production work. This machine features a 13.39-inch swing capacity with an 8.25-inch swing over the cross slide, enabling versatile workpiece handling for various turning operations. The 40-inch center distance accommodates longer workpieces, making it suitable for extended cylindrical work. The spindle incorporates a D1-6 camlock design with an MT#6 taper and a 1.57-inch bore, paired with NSK or NTN precision ball bearings for enhanced accuracy and rigidity. Powered by a 2.95 HP motor, the lathe delivers consistent torque across its operational range, reaching up to 2,000 RPM for efficient material removal and finishing operations. The machine's bed features traditional Meehanite castings with precision hardening and grinding in a 3-V prismatic design, providing exceptional accuracy, durability, and vibration resistance. The headstock includes quick-change gear levers and an adjustable clutch mechanism for the feed rod, offering crash protection and rapid speed selection. The tailstock features an MT#4 taper quill for secure tool mounting. Equipped with a micrometer stop, quick-change gearbox, 4-position tool holder, ball bearing-style steady rest, and follow rest, this lathe delivers the precision and reliability demanded by professional machinists.