Conventional lathe Turnado 280/2000
horizontal3-axisthreading

Conventional lathe - Turnado 280/2000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / threading
Conventional lathe - Turnado 280/2000 - Knuth Machine Tools - horizontal / 3-axis / threading
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Characteristics

Control type
conventional
Spindle orientation
horizontal
Number of axes
3-axis
Associated function
threading
Diameter

560 mm
(22.05 in)

Spindle speed

Max.: 1,600 rpm
(10,053.096 rad.min-1)

Min.: 12 rpm
(75.398 rad.min-1)

Maximum part length

1,928 mm
(76 in)

Axe X

316 mm
(12 in)

Axe Z

130 mm
(5 in)

Nominal power

7.5 kW
(10.2 hp)

Overall lenght

3,340 mm
(131 in)

Overall width

1,150 mm
(45 in)

Overall height

1,460 mm
(57 in)

Weight

2,720 kg
(5,997 lb)

Description

Overview
The Turnado series are modern conventional lathes designed for versatile industrial turning operations. They combine a heavy one-piece cast-iron bed, a high-torque main drive and a comprehensive standard equipment package including a 3‑axis position indicator and a quick-change toolholder system.

Highlights
  • Classic, rigid construction with one-piece cast bed
  • Heavy-duty spindle bore and wide spindle speed range
  • 3-axis digital position indicator with multiple turning functions
  • Adjustable longitudinal stops and micrometer bed stop
  • Extensive standard accessories for immediate production use


Technical specs — Working area
Workpiece length (max.): 1.928 mm
Turning-Ø over bed: 560 mm
Turning-Ø over support: 355 mm
Turning diameter over gap bridge: 785 mm
Gap bridge length: 170 mm
Bed width: 350 mm
Center height: 280 mm

Technical specs — Details
Equipment: with position indicator

Technical specs — Travels
Travel X-axis: 316 mm
Travel Z1-axis: 130 mm
Swing range of top slide: ± 52°

Technical specs — Headstock
Spindle speeds: (12) 25 - 1.600 1/min
Spindle bore: 80 mm
Spindle mount: Camlock D1-8
Spindle taper: 7 MT

Technical specs — Feed
Feed X-axis: 0,02 mm/R - 0,573 mm/R
Feed Z-axis: 0,059 mm/R - 1,646 mm/R

Technical specs — Threading
Threading, metric: 0,2 mm - 14 mm
Threading, diametric: (50) 4-112 DP
Threading, module: 0,1 mm - 7 mm
Threading, whitworth: (60) 2-112 TPI

Technical specs — Tailstock
Tailstock quill diameter: 75 mm
Tailstock taper: 5 MT
Tailstock quill stroke: 180 mm
Tailstock traverse adjustment: ± 12 mm

Technical specs — Drive capacity
Motor rating main drive: 7,5 kW

Technical specs — Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 3,34 m x 1,15 m x 1,46 m
Weight: 2.720 kg

Product details — Machine bed
  • Heavily ribbed one-piece cast-iron bed and massive stand provide a stable clamping base for efficient chip removal
  • Removable gap bridge permits machining of short workpieces with large diameters
  • V-block guideways hardened and ground for long-term precision


Product details — Headstock / feed gear
  • High-torque main motor with stepped gears for a wide spindle speed range
  • Hardened and ground gears and shafts running in an enclosed oil bath
  • Large spindle bore for clamping shafts and tubes with large diameters
  • High-quality spindle support with preloading for precision under radial and axial loads
  • Standard: 3-jaw chuck (hard reversible jaws), 4-jaw independent chuck, and large face plate
  • User-friendly control panel at the headstock for intuitive operation
  • Feed gear offers a wide selection of thread leads (metric and Whitworth)


Product details — Support
  • Extra-wide support designed to withstand high machining forces
  • Control lever and apron nut feature automatic safety interlocking
  • Stop spindle with four adjustable cams for automatic linear feed shut-off
  • Preset positions simplify repetitive operations with different Z positions
  • Micrometer bed stop for precise travel limits
  • Central slip coupling on apron for easy adjustment of automatic feed
  • Thread gauge and support simplify interrupted tapping and multi-lead thread work
  • Top slide swivels with large, easy-to-read scale
  • Large swivelling safety cover at the support protects operator and workspace
  • Central lubrication at the support supplies all guideways and eases maintenance


Product details — Tailstock
  • Tailstock quill fitted with a robust, easy-to-read scale
  • Long quill stroke for complex drilling and centering operations
  • Tailstock lateral adjustment for machining conical shafts between centers


Product details — Accessories (standard / included)
  • 3-jaw chuck Ø 315 mm (self-centering, one set of hard jaws)
  • 4-jaw independent chuck Ø 350 mm (one set of hard jaws)
  • Face plate Ø 450 mm
  • Follow and steady rests (Steady rest Ø13–152 mm, Follow rest Ø13–80 mm)
  • 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2 (digital readout)
  • Quick-change toolchanger system and tool cartridges
  • Coolant system
  • Micrometer longitudinal stop
  • Thread gauge
  • Reducing sleeves, live/dead centers, protective shields, chuck guard, foot brake pedal
  • Work light, complete tool kit and operating manual

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