Conventional lathe Basic 180 Super

horizontal2-axisCamlock D1-4

Overview
The Basic 180 Super is KNUTH's largest conventional mechanic's lathe, designed for industrial‑grade turning where rigidity and stability matter. A 206 mm wide cast‑iron bed and increased machine mass deliver improved vibration damping and consistent machining results. Supplied ready with a 3‑axis position indicator, quick‑change toolpost and a wide selection of standard accessories, the Basic 180 Super is a proven production lathe for demanding applications.

Highlights

• Wide, heavily ribbed cast‑iron bed for high stability
• Rigid construction to minimise vibration during heavy cuts
• Powerful 2.4 kW main drive for industrial turning
• Comprehensive standard equipment covering many workshop tasks

Product details

• Cast‑iron bed with deep ribs; bed width 206 mm
• All box ways induction‑hardened and precision‑ground
• Headstock with Camlock D1‑4 mount; spindle bore Ø 38 mm; spindle supported in 2 adjustable tapered roller bearings
• All gears made from Cr‑Ni steel, hardened, precision‑ground, oil‑bath lubricated
• Tailstock offset ±10 mm for taper turning
• Powerful main drive 2.4 kW integrated in base frame
• Guides adjustable via tapered gibs
• Test certificate in accordance with DIN
• Including 3‑axis position indicator (X.Pos 3.2), fully assembled

Standard equipment (selection)

• 3‑axis digital position indicator X.Pos 3.2 (assembled)
• Quick‑change toolpost head and quick‑change holders (WE types)
• 3‑jaw chuck Ø160 mm (self‑centering)
• 4‑jaw independent chuck Ø200 mm
• Face plate Ø320 mm
• Steady and follow rests
• Coolant system and chip tray
• Micrometer stop and thread gauge
• Reducing sleeves, fixed and live centres, protective shields
• Chuck guard with interlock, foot brake, work light
• Operating manual and toolbox with service tools

Technical tables (key data)
Working area
Center distance: 1,000 mm
Turning diameter over bed: 356 mm
Turning Ø over support: 220 mm
Bed width: 206 mm

Travels
Travel X‑axis: 178 mm
Travel Z1‑axis: 92 mm
Swing range of top slide: ± 50°

Headstock
Spindle speed: 45 1/min - 1,800 1/min
Spindle bore: 38 mm
Spindle mount: Camlock D1‑4
Spindle taper: 5 MT

Feed
Feed X‑axis: 0.015 mm/rev - 0.22 mm/rev
Feed Z‑axis: 0.043 mm/rev - 0.653 mm/rev

Threading
Metric threads: (37) 0.4 - 7 mm
Whitworth threads: (28) 4 - 56 TPI

Tailstock
Tailstock quill diameter: 45 mm
Tailstock taper: 3 MT
Tailstock quill stroke: 120 mm
Tailstock traverse adjustment: ± 10 mm

Drive capacity
Main motor power: 2.4 kW

Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 1.95 m x 0.75 m x 1.55 m
Weight: 880 kg

Specifications

• Model: Basic 180 Super
• Standard fitted: 3‑axis position indicator, quick‑change tool system, coolant, guards, rests, chucks and basic tooling