TRAVIS T-1440 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Travis T-1440 Manual Lathe is a precision-engineered machine designed for demanding turning applications, offering robust performance and reliability. With a swing over bed of 14.17 inches (360 mm) and a distance between centers of 39.37 inches (1000 mm), it provides ample capacity for a wide range of workpieces. The lathe features a powerful 2 HP main motor and a variable speed spindle capable of operating from 70 to 2,000 RPM, ensuring optimal cutting conditions for various materials and operations. The spindle nose is D1-5, with a spindle bore diameter of 52 mm and a horizontal taper of MT-6, supporting versatile tooling and workholding options. The bed width is 187 mm, and the centers height is 179 mm, contributing to the machine's stability and rigidity. The maximum tool section supported is 16 x 16 mm, and the cross slide offers a travel of 160 mm, while the compound rest provides 95 mm of travel for precise control. The tailstock features a quill taper size of MT3, a quill diameter of 32 mm, and a quill travel of 101 mm, enabling accurate centering and support for long workpieces. The lathe is equipped with a comprehensive range of feedrates, including imperial pitches from 2 to 56 TPI, metric pitches from 0.4 to 7 mm, diametrical pitches from 4 to 112 DP, and module pitches from 0.1 to 7 M MP. Longitudinal feeds range from 0.052 to 1.392 mm/rev, and cross feeds range from 0.014 to 0.380 mm/rev. The machine weighs between 510 and 600 kg and has overall dimensions of 1960 x 760 x 1520 mm, making it suitable for both workshop and production environments.