WILLIS MACHINERY & TOOLS 1860 (1880) HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

The Willis Machinery & Tools 1860 (1880) Horizontal Machining Center is a robust, precision-engineered machine designed for demanding turning applications. It features a single main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 11.500" and a maximum turning length of 120.000", supporting a chuck diameter of 7.000" and a maximum swing of 18.000". The spindle delivers a standard 10 HP at 1,600 RPM, with an optional upgrade to 12 HP at 1,800 RPM for enhanced performance. The machine is equipped with a slide-type primary tool carrier, allowing for one turning tool and one rotary tool, with the capability to use one cutting tool at a time. With two axes of motion, the X-axis provides 5.250" of travel and the Z-axis offers 10.500" of travel, ensuring precise control and flexibility for a wide range of machining tasks. Engineered for reliability and accuracy, this horizontal machining center is ideal for shops requiring heavy-duty, high-precision turning operations in a compact footprint.