YAM YAM-550 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The YAM YAM-550 Manual Lathe features a robust bed width of 11.02 inches and offers a swing over the bed of 13.78 inches, accommodating workpieces up to this diameter. It has a swing over the cross spindle of 8.27 inches and a distance between centers of 21.65 inches, suitable for medium-sized turning projects. The lathe spindle operates at variable speeds ranging from 83 to 1800 RPM, driven through a spindle bore measuring 1.77 inches in diameter, capable of handling various spindle-mounted tooling. The tailstock is equipped with a Morse No. 4 taper, providing compatibility with standard taper tooling and drills. Axis travels include 8.35 inches on the X-axis (cross-slide) and 20 inches on the Z-axis (longitudinal), allowing precision turning and facing operations. The overall machine footprint measures 63.00 inches in length, 66.93 inches in depth, and 45.67 inches in height, with a substantial weight of approximately 2248 lbs, ensuring stability and vibration dampening during machining. This lathe is designed for manual operation with precise manual feed controls, offering reliability in metal turning, threading, and facing tasks for small to medium workshop applications. Its solid cast iron construction supports durability and accurate performance under moderate duty cycles.