WEISS MACHINERY WM280-F MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The WEISS MACHINERY WM280-F is a precision manual engine lathe designed for versatile metalworking tasks. It features an 11.02-inch swing over the bed and a 6.50-inch swing over the cross slide, allowing accommodation of medium-sized workpieces. The lathe has a between-centers capacity of 27.56 inches, suitable for extended turning operations. Its spindle bore is 1.02 inches with an MT4 taper, enabling a wide range of tooling and chuck options. Powered by a 1.07 HP motor, the spindle can reach speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, facilitating various machining applications from roughing to finishing. The machine incorporates an independent leadscrew and feedshaft for precise automatic feeds and threading, with full interlock of the threading and feed functions. The bed is a hardened and precision-ground V-way design, providing stability and accuracy during cutting. The cross slide is T-slotted, supporting secure tool mounting, and the tailstock is adjustable to allow taper turning. The lathe supports both right and left-hand thread cutting, enhancing versatility for metric and imperial threads. Feed rates for cross and longitudinal motion cover a range suitable for fine and rough machining. This rugged machine is ideal for workshop-level work requiring compactness without compromising on precision or capacity, making it a reliable choice for manual lathe operations in metal fabrication and prototyping environments.