WEISS MACHINERY WL1240S MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The WEISS MACHINERY WL1240S is a manual heavy-duty engine lathe engineered for precision metalworking operations. With a swing capacity of 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) and maximum center distance of 472.4 inches (12,000 mm), this machine accommodates large workpieces for turning, threading, and facing operations. The swing over cross slide measures 37.8 inches, allowing adequate clearance for complex part geometries. The lathe features an induction-hardened, precision ground V-way bed that ensures rigidity and dimensional accuracy during extended production runs. The spindle is supported by high-quality tapered roller bearings and features a D1-5 spindle configuration with a 51mm large spindle bore, enabling secure chuck mounting and high-precision workholding. The headstock incorporates hardened, precision-ground gears that facilitate rapid speed changes without tool removal, optimizing productivity during setup transitions. This manual-control machine is equipped with a gearbox designed for both large feed rates and threading functions, making it versatile for various turning applications including metric and imperial thread cutting. The carriage-mounted spindle control lever and adjustable gibs for the slideway provide operators with intuitive control and compensate for wear during the lathe's service life. The gap bed section accommodates larger diameter workpieces that would otherwise exceed swing capacity. Built for industrial workshops and job shops requiring dependable, high-capacity turning capabilities, the WL1240S delivers consistent performance for production runs and prototyping work. Its robust construction and precision components make it suitable for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal machining applications.