SUMMIT BIG SWING 42X240 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SUMMIT BIG SWING 42X240 manual lathe offers a robust 42-inch swing over the bed and an extensive 240-inch center distance, accommodating large workpieces with ease. Its spindle features a 6.09-inch bore, allowing the passage of sizable stock material through the spindle for versatile machining applications. Built for precision and durability, this lathe includes a cross-ribbed headstock for enhanced strength and stability, dynamically balanced anti-friction mounted shafts, and hardened, ground alloy steel gears. The forged chrome-alloy spindle is supported by three precision bearings, ensuring accuracy and longevity. The machine’s bed is made from fully ribbed closed-grain cast iron, measuring 27.5 inches wide with induction-hardened and precision-ground bedways for rigidity and smooth operation. The lathe supports both inch and metric threading, and features a removable gap for machining larger diameters. These features, combined with the wide swing and long centers, make the Summit Big Swing 42x240 ideal for heavy-duty turning, facing, and threading tasks in industries requiring large-diameter and long-length component machining. It is designed to maintain high precision and performance under demanding conditions, suited for applications in metalworking, manufacturing, and repair shops handling large and heavy components. Available with geared head and variable speed drive options, it provides flexibility and control for a range of machining tasks.