VICTOR 2960T MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The VICTOR 2960T manual lathe is a heavy-duty precision machine designed for demanding machining tasks. It features a **29.1-inch swing** capacity and **53.0 inches between centers**, allowing the turning of sizable workpieces. The lathe has a robust **20 HP main motor** coupled with a maximum spindle speed of **1,200 RPM**, providing powerful and efficient material removal. Its spindle includes a large **4.13-inch bore**, supported by multiple precision bearings for stability and accuracy during operations. The **swing over the cross slide is 20.5 inches**, enabling diverse machining approaches on the lathe. Built on a Meehanite casting bed, the machine ensures rigidity and vibration resistance, contributing to consistent precision. It is equipped with a four-way rapid traverse system for improved efficiency in cutting and positioning. The headstock notably includes a hardened and ground spindle with a D1-11 camlock spindle nose for versatility in tool mounting. Safety and operational convenience are integrated through an emergency magnetic disc brake and an overload prevention clutch in the apron. The tailstock features a dual-speed quill for simplified drilling. Accessories typically include a coolant system, chuck cover with limit switch, thread change gears, and indicators facilitating metric and imperial threading. Overall, the Victor 2960T lathe is engineered for durability, precision, and handling large-scale machining with high reliability suitable for industrial manufacturing environments.