U.S. INDUSTRIAL USL1640CX MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The U.S. Industrial USL1640CX is a manual precision geared head engine lathe featuring a 16.53-inch swing over bed and a 40-inch center-to-center distance, designed for heavy-duty turning tasks. It offers a 8.85-inch swing over the cross slide, enabling machining of sizable diameters with high accuracy. The spindle bore accommodates up to 3 inches, permitting large material throughput. This lathe is constructed for durability and precision, featuring a robust geared head for consistent speed control and power transmission. Its gap bed design includes a 21.65-inch swing over the gap, allowing machining of larger diameter workpieces with greater flexibility. The machine is equipped with standard accessories such as 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, a faceplate, dog plate, chuck and splash guards, steady and follow rests, flood coolant system, and a thread dial for threading operations. Its heavy-duty components support substantial weight capacity and ensure stability during high-torque cutting. The lathe is assembled and calibrated in the U.S. to ensure optimal performance and reliability. It is suitable for a wide range of industrial machining applications requiring precision and strength, including fabrication, repair, and production work. The USL1640CX's combination of size, power, and precision makes it ideal for shops demanding versatility in turning medium to large-sized parts with consistent accuracy.