HEAVY-DUTY LATHE DL E Heavy 800/3000

Overview

Model HEAVY-DUTY LATHE DL E Heavy 800/3000, SKU 300512. Workpiece length (max.): 118 in; turning diameter over bed: 63 in; turning-Ø over support: 50 in; workpiece weight (max.): 13200 lbs; bed width: 38 in; max. weight capacity (between centers): 13200 lbs; max. weight capacity (on chuck): 3300 lbs. Travels: Travel X-axis 32.3 in, Travel Z-axis 110 in, Travel Z1-axis 8 in; swing range of top slide ± 180°. Headstock spindle speeds (right) 2.5 rpm - 250 rpm and (left) 3.15 rpm - 250 rpm; spindle bore 5.1 in; spindle mount A2-15. Rapid feed X-axis 73.62 in/min and rapid feed Z-axis 147.24 in/min. Feed ranges: X 0.00252 in/R - 0.47244 in/R, Z 0.00126 in/R - 0.23622 in/R, Z1 0 in/R - 0.12 in/R. Threading capacities: metric 1 mm - 120 mm; diametric (42) 30 - 1/4 DP; module 0.5 mm - 60 mm; Whitworth 0.5 - 60 (48) TPI. Tailstock quill diameter 6 in, quill taper metric 80, quill stroke 12 in and traverse adjustment ± 0.1 in. Motor rating main drive 29.5 Hp; overall dimensions (length x width x height) 238 in x 82 in x 88 in; weight 28380 lbs. Product details list a heavy, large cast-iron body with strong ribbing, induction hardened and ground guideways, a sturdy multi-disk clutch for headstock drive, a separate rapid feed motor for X and Z, joystick control for X and Z feeds mounted directly to support, motorized tailstock positioning on models with a minimum center width of 118 in, large spindle bearings, and an overload clutch enclosed in the apron. The machine includes a completely assembled 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2. The DL E Heavy series is described as a solution for conventional machining of really large turning diameters and long workpiece lengths, explicitly supporting workpieces up to 8000 mm (315 in.) in length and over 1600 mm (63 in.) in diameter. The product notes state a powerful motor for very high chip removal capacity and list the included 3-axis position indicator as providing more accuracy, a lower error rate and increased productivity, indicating the machine is intended where high material removal and precise position display are required.