Baileigh Precision Lathe PL-1640

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  • Regular price $26,999.00
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The PL-1640 metal working lathe is the perfect combination of size and power. This precision lathe features a 16” swing and 40” between centers and has features that will allow your shop to grow for years.

The PL-1640 is built to Baileigh industrial’s high standards and has everything that a machine shop could want. The PL-1640 has a full cast iron base that is integrated into the main frame of the lathe, making this one of the most rigid lathes on the market. It is powered by a 7.5 hp motor and can turn rpms form 30 to 2000 through its 12 speeds. The PL-1640 metal working lathe is built to withstand years of use in any metal working shop and features precision ground and hardened ways.

The PL-1640 comes standard with a factory installed Mitutoyo DRO (digital read out) for making precise cuts, halogen light, a three jaw chuck, steady rest and follow rest. All this in one complete package. For more information on this or any of the Baileigh Industrial metal lathes, contact your Baileigh Industrial representative.

Speed 30 – 2000 rpm
Spindle Bore 2.0625"
Threads Diametrical Qty Speed 32 / 4–32 D.P.
Threads Imperial Qty Speed 40 / 2–56 T.P.I.
Threads Metric Qty Speed 53 / .4–14 mm pitch
Threads Module Qty Speed 44 / .4–7 M.P.
Spindle Taper Sleeve Morse #4
Spindle Taper Nose Morse #6
Tailstock Quill Dia 2.125"
Tailstock Quill Taper Morse #4
Tailstock Quill Travel 4.75"
Compound Rest Width 4.33"
Center Length 40"
Center Height 7.086"
Compound Travel 4.75"
Bed Height 12.20"
Bed Length 74.75"
Bed Width 11.81"
Longitudinal Feeds Metric Qty Speed 40 / .032 – .640 mm / rev.
Main Motor 7.5 hp
Longitudinal Feeds Imperial Qty Speed 40 / .0012" – .0252" / rev.
Lead Screw Diameter 1.25"
Lead Screw Thread Pitch 4 T.P.I.
Max. Swing In Gap Length 6.125"
Max. Swing Over Bed 16"
Max. Swing Over Cross Slide 9.45"
Max. Swing In Gap Dia 23.42"
Cross Feeds Imperial Qty Speed 40 / .0006" – .0126" / rev.
Cross Feeds Metric Qty Speed 40 / .015 – .320 mm / rev.
Cross Slide Travel 9"
Cross Slide Width 7.08"
Cutting Tool Max Section .625" x .625"
Feed Rod .708 dia.
Power 220V / 3-phase
Shipping Weight 4,400 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions 91" x 65" x 44"