VICTOR 2480T MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Victor 2480T is a precision heavy-duty manual lathe engineered for demanding industrial applications. This gap bed lathe features a substantial 23.6-inch swing over bed with a maximum distance between centers of 73 inches, providing ample capacity for medium to large workpiece machining. The machine is equipped with a large 4-1/8-inch spindle bore with D1-11 camlock spindle nose, accommodating a wide variety of tooling and chuck configurations. The lathe operates at spindle speeds ranging from 25 to 1,200 RPM across 12 discrete speed steps, with selectable speeds optimized for various material types and cutting applications. A robust 20 HP main motor with 3-phase power delivery ensures consistent performance under heavy cutting loads. The precision-hardened and ground spindle is supported by three bearings—two taper roller bearings and one ball bearing—ensuring rigid, accurate operation. The 15-inch swing over cross-slide enables efficient workholding and tool positioning for complex operations. The machine includes a removable gap bed for extended workpiece length accommodation, dual-speed quill tailstock with 7-inch travel, and comprehensive threading capabilities supporting 45 inch thread pitches (2-56 TPI) and 31 metric thread specifications (0.5-14mm). Standard equipment includes power rapid traverse in four directions, integrated coolant system, chuck cover with limit switch, and threading dial indicator. The machine's hardened and precision-ground induction bed ways with high-tension mechanized casting-iron construction provide exceptional rigidity and longevity for consistent precision machining.