WEISS MACHINERY WM250-F MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The WEISS MACHINERY WM250-F Manual Lathe is a precision-engineered engine lathe designed for versatile turning, facing, and boring operations in workshops and small production environments. Featuring a robust cast iron bed for stability and vibration absorption, the lathe ensures accurate and consistent machining. The headstock houses a high-speed spindle with a bore diameter of 1.02 inches, supporting bar stock feeding and enabling a wide range of workholding options. The lathe delivers 0.74 HP of power and operates at speeds up to 2,000 RPM, providing sufficient capability for light to moderate-duty machining tasks. With a maximum swing of 9.84 inches and a center distance of 29.53 inches, the WM250-F accommodates medium-sized workpieces, while the swing over the cross slide is 5.71 inches, allowing for efficient tool positioning and clearance. The machine’s manual operation grants the operator direct control over cutting parameters, making it ideal for prototyping, repair work, and custom one-off projects. The carriage assembly, equipped with precise handwheels and graduated dials, facilitates accurate longitudinal and cross feed movements for fine depth and diameter control. The tailstock supports long workpieces and can be used for drilling or reaming operations. The WM250-F’s design emphasizes operator accessibility, ease of setup, and repeatability, making it a reliable choice for general-purpose lathe work where flexibility and manual skill are paramount.