Summit Machine Tool
18″ & 20″ Metal Lathes
3 1/8″ to 4″ Spindle Bores, Center Distances: 40″, 60″ & 80″
Description
Summit® 18” and 20” Engine Lathes turn rings around other lathes in this class. They are affordable, rugged, reliable and easy to operate. They are ISO compliant, include a vast array of features and accessories as “standard” and they offer a variety of built-in safety features. Constructed from 100% cast iron, Summit 18” and 20” engine lathes are built for long-term use, and are known for consistent performance and durability even under the most demanding work conditions. Standard on every lathe is a quick-change gearbox for cutting metric, module and diametrical pitch threads, as well as standard American (inch) threads.
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Standard Features
- Built-in safety clutch
- Cross-ribbed headstock for added strength and stability
- Hardened and ground alloy steel gears, shafts and splines for smooth performance & longevity
- Oversized precision chrome alloy spindle with large 3” & 4” spindle bores for workpiece flexibility
- All cast iron construction provides solid foundation for vibration absorption and rigidity
- Hardened & precision ground bedways for long-lasting accuracy
- Quick change gearbox cuts American (inch), metric, module and diametrical pitch threads
- Rapid traverse on carriage (4 way)
Included Accessories
- Thread dial
- Steady rest
- Follow rest
- Coolant system
- Taper attachment
- Work light
- Full-length splash guard
- 3 & 4 jaw chucks
| Specifications: | 18″ Series | 20″ Series | |
| Capacities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing over bed | 18″ | 20″ | |
| Swing over cross slide | 11.25″ | 13.25″ | |
| Swing over gap | 28″ | 30″ | |
| Headstock | |||
| Hole thru spindle | 3″ | 4″ | |
| Spindle speeds (12) | 32 – 1500 RM | ||
| Spindle nose | D1-8 | ||
| Threads | |||
| Threads per inch – number/range | (45) 2 – 72 | ||
| Metric threads – number/range | (42) .2 – 14 | ||
| Tailstock | |||
| Travel of spindle barrel | 6″ | ||
| Diameter of spindle barrel | 3″ | ||
| Tailstock center | #5 MT | ||
| Bed | |||
| Width of bed | 13″ | ||
| Motor | |||
| Main drive motor | 10 HP | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Shipping weight (approximate) (60″cc) | 5,500 lbs. | ||
| Specifications: | 18″ Series |
| Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Swing over bed | 18″ |
| Swing over cross slide | 11.25″ |
| Swing over gap | 28″ |
| Headstock | |
| Hole thru spindle | 3″ |
| Spindle speeds (12) | 32 – 1500 RM |
| Spindle nose | D1-8 |
| Threads | |
| Threads per inch – number/range | (45) 2 – 72 |
| Metric threads – number/range | (42) .2 – 14 |
| Tailstock | |
| Travel of spindle barrel | 6″ |
| Diameter of spindle barrel | 3″ |
| Tailstock center | #5 MT |
| Bed | |
| Width of bed | 13″ |
| Motor | |
| Main drive motor | 10 HP |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Shipping weight (approximate) (60″cc) | 5,500 lbs. |
| Specifications: | 20″ Series |
| Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Swing over bed | 20″ |
| Swing over cross slide | 13.25″ |
| Swing over gap | 30″ |
| Headstock | |
| Hole thru spindle | 4″ |
| Spindle speeds (12) | 32 – 1500 RM |
| Spindle nose | D1-8 |
| Threads | |
| Threads per inch – number/range | (45) 2 – 72 |
| Metric threads – number/range | (42) .2 – 14 |
| Tailstock | |
| Travel of spindle barrel | 6″ |
| Diameter of spindle barrel | 3″ |
| Tailstock center | #5 MT |
| Bed | |
| Width of bed | 13″ |
| Motor | |
| Main drive motor | 10 HP |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Shipping weight (approximate) (60″cc) | 5,500 lbs. |
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