WEISS MACHINERY WL800 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The WEISS MACHINERY WL800 Manual Lathe features a robust design optimized for precision metalworking with a large swing capacity of 31.5 inches (800mm) over the bed, allowing machining of sizable workpieces. It provides a generous distance between centers of up to 472.4 inches (approximately 12000mm appears to be an error; standard models list 1500/2000/3000mm), facilitating long part turning. The swing over cross slide is 18.9 inches (480mm), enabling effective tool movement over the cross-slide for detailed finishing. The lathe incorporates a D1-8 spindle nose with a large 105mm (4-9/64 inch) spindle bore and taper MT5 spindle bore for accommodating substantial tooling and workpiece sizes. Its bed is precision ground and hardened for high rigidity and long-term accuracy. The headstock’s hardened, ground, and chromoly gears enhance durability and performance. The lathe supports 16 spindle speed steps, ranging from 25 to 1600 rpm, suitable for a variety of materials and operations. The tool post allows for a maximum tool size of 25mm x 25mm. Travel capabilities include approximately 230mm (9-1/16") top slide and 365mm (14-3/8") cross slide travel. The leadscrew diameter is 40mm, supporting fine threading and feed control. A removable gap section enables machining of larger diameter components. Overall, the WL800 is designed for versatility, rigidity, and precision in manual turning tasks on moderate to large workpieces, suitable for industrial and heavy-duty workshop environments.