WEBB WACHEON WL-435 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Webb Wacheon WL-435 is a versatile manual lathe designed for medium to heavy-duty machining tasks, offering a **swing capacity of 17 inches** and a **swing-in-gap of 25 inches**, allowing workpieces of substantial diameter to be machined both over the bed and within the gap. It features a **swing over the cross slide of 9.75 inches** and a **distance between centers of 59 inches**, enabling long workpieces to be accommodated. The lathe spindle has a **bore diameter of 2.1875 inches**, supporting work through the spindle for longer stock. Its speed range spans from **32 to 1800 RPM**, providing flexibility for various materials and cutting operations. Threading capability covers a broad range from **4 to 80 threads per inch (TPI)**, suitable for fine to coarse thread cutting. The lathe operates on a **3.7 kW power motor**, wired for a **220/440V, 3-phase electrical supply**, with the machine currently wired for 220V. Key operational features include a **foot brake** for enhanced safety and control, a **coolant system** to maintain optimal cutting temperature and prolong tool life, and a **6-jaw lathe chuck** which allows secure gripping of varied workpiece shapes. Additionally, a **quick change tool holder** is included, facilitating rapid tool swaps and improving productivity. This lathe is well-suited for precision turning, facing, boring, and threading operations requiring manual control and adaptability for custom or one-off jobs.