The PL-1440E metal lathe raises the bar for entry-level lathes. Built with ground and hardened slideways and a DRO, this gap lathe is reliable and precise.
- Recommended for small to medium shops and schools.
- 8 spindle speeds, ranging from 90 to 1,800 rpm.
- 3 hp motor runs on a 220-volt single-phase power, so you can use it almost anywhere.
- No assembly required. Just open the crate and wire it up.
- Precision-ground and hardened ways ensure years of tight tolerances.
- Digital readout (pre-installed) helps you make precise cuts.
- Capable of making metric and standard threads.
- Gap lathe design allows you remove a section of the slide to fit a slightly larger diameter.
- Comes standard with:
- 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks.
- Headstock chuck guard with automatic safety switch.
- Steady rest and follow rest.
- Face plate.
- Safety foot brake.
- Integrated coolant system, which maintains accuracy and helps the machine last longer.
- Halogen work light.
- Optional taper attachment for making cones is sold separately.
- Covered by a 1-year parts warranty.
- We stock replacement parts at our Wisconsin headquarters so we can ship them out quickly.
- Our team of experienced metalworkers is here to provide lifetime technical support by phone.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Item Number | PL-1440E-1.0 |
|---|---|
| Spindle Speeds | 90 - 1800 rpm |
| Spindle Bore | 1.5" |
| Spindle Nose | D1-4" |
| Threads Imperial Qty Speed | 44 / 4-112 T.P.I. |
| Threads Metric Qty Speed | 22 / .45-7.5 mm |
| Spindle Taper Sleeve | Morse #3 |
| Spindle Taper Nose | Morse #5 |
| Tailstock Quill Dia | 1.772" |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | Morse #3 |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 4.72" |
| Bed Length | 17156 |
| Bed Width | 7.086" |
| Main Motor | 2 hp |
| Longitudinal Feeds Imperial Qty Speed | .0012" – .0294"/rev. |
| Lead Screw Diameter | .866" |
| Lead Screw Thread Pitch | 4 T.P.I. |
| Max. Swing Over Bed | 14" |
| Max. Swing Over Cross Slide | 8.6" |
| Max. Swing In Gap Dia | 19.9" |
| Cross Feeds Imperial Qty Speed | .0003" – .01"/rev. |
| Distance Between Centers | 40" |
| Feed Rod | .708" dia. |
| Power | 220V / 1-phase |
| Shipping Weight | 1450lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions (Inches) | 79x44x63 |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 76" x 30" x 61" |
