Conventional lathe Basic 170 Super

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Overview
The Basic 170 Super is a conventional metal lathe designed for single-part production, repair and training applications. A wide range of optional accessories allows configuration for diverse workshop tasks.

Highlights

• Compact footprint for space-constrained workshops
• Comprehensive standard equipment for multiple turning operations
• 3-axis position indicator with linear scales

Working area
Center distance: 1000 mm
Turning diameter over bed: 330 mm
Turning diameter over carriage: 198 mm

Travels
X-axis travel: 170 mm
Z1-axis travel: 95 mm
Top slide swivel range: ±360°

Headstock
Spindle speed range: 70 - 2000 rpm
Spindle bore: 38 mm
Spindle mount: Camlock D1-4
Spindle taper: MT5

Feed
X-axis feed range: 0.014 - 0.38 mm/rev
Z-axis feed range: 0.052 - 1.392 mm/rev

Threading
Metric threads: 0.4 - 7 mm (26 steps)
Whitworth threads: 4 - 56 TPI (34 steps)

Tailstock
Tailstock quill diameter: 33 mm
Tailstock taper: MT3
Tailstock quill stroke: 100 mm
Tailstock transverse adjustment: ±10 mm

Drive capacity
Main motor rating: 1.5 kW

Dimensions and weight
Overall dimensions (L×W×H): 1.83 m × 0.68 m × 1.32 m
Weight: 520 kg

Product details / additional features

• Hardened and ground headstock gears
• Maximum spindle speed 2000 rpm
• Adjustable headstock bearing
• Cast-iron bed with double V-guide, hardened and ground
• Interlock to prevent simultaneous operation of lead screw and feed shaft
• Main drive and feed gear oil-bath lubricated
• Double-walled apron box with oil-bath lubrication
• All guideways adjustable

Controls & software (optional)
3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2: resolution 0.005 mm; spindle ON/OFF; inch/metric conversion; ABS/INC switching; radius/diameter display; Z1/Z2 summing; taper turning; bolt-circle calculation; constant cutting speed function.

Standard equipment highlights

• 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2 (optical scales, 5 µm resolution)
• Quick-change toolpost options and various tool holders
• 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, faceplates and jaw sets
• Micrometer bed stop for repeatability
• Steady and follow rests
• Thread gauge for resuming threads
• Chuck guard with interlock, toolpost shield, foot brake, work light, chip tray, toolbox with operating tools, manual

Technical specifications

• Model: Basic 170 Super
• Category: Metal lathe / Conventional bench lathe
• Center distance: 1000 mm
• Turning diameter over bed: 330 mm
• Turning diameter over carriage: 198 mm
• X-axis travel: 170 mm
• Z1-axis travel: 95 mm
• Top slide swivel: ±360°
• Spindle speed range: 70 - 2000 rpm
• Spindle bore: 38 mm
• Spindle mount: Camlock D1-4
• Spindle taper: MT5
• Feed ranges X / Z: 0.014–0.38 mm/rev (X); 0.052–1.392 mm/rev (Z)
• Threading metric: 0.4–7 mm (26 steps)
• Threading Whitworth: 4–56 TPI (34 steps)
• Tailstock quill Ø: 33 mm; taper: MT3; stroke: 100 mm; traverse adj. ±10 mm
• Main motor rating: 1.5 kW
• Overall dimensions L×W×H: 1.83 m × 0.68 m × 1.32 m
• Weight: 520 kg
• Bed: cast iron, double V-guide, hardened & ground
• Lubrication: oil-bath for main drive and feed gear; double-walled apron box
• Accessories: chucks, tool holders, steady/follow rests, micrometer stop, thread gauge, coolant system, work light and protective shields