Manual lathe Basic 170 Super PRO
horizontal2-axisflatbed

Manual lathe - Basic 170 Super PRO - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 2-axis / flatbed
Manual lathe - Basic 170 Super PRO - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 2-axis / flatbed
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Characteristics

Control type
manual
Spindle orientation
horizontal
Number of axes
2-axis
Structure
flatbed
Spindle mount
Camlock D1-5
Diameter

354 mm
(13.94 in)

Spindle speed

Max.: 2,000 rpm
(12,566.371 rad.min-1)

Min.: 70 rpm
(439.823 rad.min-1)

Bar capacity

52 mm
(2 in)

Axe X

185 mm
(7 in)

Axe Z

95 mm
(4 in)

Nominal power

1.5 kW
(2 hp)

Overall lenght

1,900 mm
(75 in)

Overall width

760 mm
(30 in)

Overall height

1,600 mm
(63 in)

Weight

650 kg
(1,433 lb)

Description

Description
The Basic 170 Super PRO is a fully equipped mechanic's bench lathe designed for repair, training and small-series production. The PRO variant improves ergonomics, standard equipment and performance while keeping maintenance requirements low.

Highlights
  • Modern ergonomic layout for workshop use
  • Large 52 mm spindle bore for through-stock operations
  • Machine base with integrated storage and removable chip tray
  • Extensive standard equipment including coolant system
  • Hardened and ground guideways and gears for long-term accuracy

Product details
  • Robust cast-iron bed provides high stability and vibration damping for accurate turning
  • All gears, shafts and guideways are hardened and precision-ground to ensure quiet operation and long tool life
  • Wide guideways reduce wear and allow long-term readjustment of accuracy
  • Adjustable spindle bearings offer high precision and low wear over time
  • Gears and apron operate in a closed oil bath for reduced maintenance
  • Safety interlock prevents simultaneous operation of lead screw and feed shaft
  • Stainless steel covers protect lead screw and feed shaft from contamination and premature wear
  • Tailstock is easy to position and can be offset laterally for taper turning
  • High-performance coolant system supplied as standard
  • X.Pos position indicator provides programmable auxiliary functions

Technical specifications
  • Model: Basic 170 Super PRO
  • Working area: center distance 1,000 mm; center height 179 mm; turning Ø over bed 354 mm; turning Ø over carriage 223 mm; bed width 187 mm
  • Travels: X = 185 mm; Z1 = 95 mm
  • Headstock: spindle speed 70–2,000 1/min; spindle bore 52 mm; spindle mount Camlock D1-5; spindle taper 6 MT
  • Feed: X 0.0291–2.035 mm/rev; Z 0.0406–2.842 mm/rev
  • Threading: metric 0.2–14 mm; Whitworth 2–56 TPI; diametral 8–56 DP; module 0.2–3.5 MP
  • Tailstock: quill Ø 42 mm; taper 3 MT; quill stroke 100 mm
  • Drive: main motor 1.5 kW
  • Dimensions & weight: 1.9 m x 0.76 m x 1.6 m; weight 650 kg

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Meet this supplier at the following exhibition(s):

IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026

14-19 Sep 2026 Chicago (USA - Illinois) Hall South Level 3 - Stand 338012

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