WILLIS MACHINERY & TOOLS L1340 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The WILLIS MACHINERY & TOOLS L1340 is a compact horizontal machining center engineered for precision turning and finishing operations on cylindrical workpieces. Featuring a single main spindle with a 7.000" chuck diameter and maximum swing capacity of 13.000", this machine accommodates workpieces up to 7.780" in diameter and 39.000" in length, making it suitable for mid-range production runs. The spindle operates at 2,000 RPM with 2.00 HP output, delivering controlled cutting speeds ideal for stable material removal and surface finish quality. Equipped with two-axis CNC control, the L1340 provides X-axis travel of 6.310" and Z-axis travel of 35.000", enabling versatile longitudinal and radial tool positioning for complex part geometries. The machine utilizes a slide-type primary tool carrier with capacity for one turning tool and one rotary tool, allowing single-point sequential cutting operations. The one-simultaneous-cutting-tool configuration emphasizes precision over speed, making this machine particularly suited for detailed finishing work, threading, and specialized turning operations where accuracy and repeatability are critical. This horizontal layout design inherently provides excellent chip evacuation and operator accessibility. The WILLIS L1340 represents an economical solution for job shops and contract manufacturers requiring reliable, repeatable turning capabilities on smaller to medium-sized components without the complexity or cost associated with large-capacity multi-spindle systems.