WEISSER HEILBRONN GIGANT MANUAL LATHES

Technical Description

The WEISSER HEILBRONN GIGANT manual lathe is a robust, heavy-duty center drive machine designed for precision and high-capacity turning operations. With a swing over bed of 141.73 inches (3,600 mm) and a center distance of 413.39 inches (10,500 mm), it is capable of handling exceptionally large workpieces. The spindle bore measures 7.09 inches (180 mm), allowing for the machining of long, hollow components. The lathe is powered by a 29.57 HP (22 kW) motor, providing ample torque for demanding applications, and operates at a maximum spindle speed of 180 RPM, ensuring stable and controlled machining. The machine is equipped with a 4-jaw chuck with a diameter of 59.06 inches (1,500 mm), offering secure and versatile workholding for irregular or large parts. For enhanced versatility and rigidity, the lathe comes with three floor plates measuring 86.61 x 157.48 x 11.81 inches (2,200 x 4,000 x 300 mm), each featuring nine T-slots (M32), and one additional floor plate measuring 78.74 x 78.74 x 11.81 inches (2,000 x 2,000 x 300 mm) with the same T-slot configuration. These plates provide a stable foundation and facilitate the secure mounting of large or complex workpieces. The lathe’s construction emphasizes durability and precision, making it suitable for heavy industrial environments and high-accuracy machining tasks.