SHAW - OPTIMUM TU-3008G Bench Lathe 300 x 700mm Turning Capacity - 38mm Spindle Bore

OPTIMUM TU-3008G Opti-Turn Bench Lathe
300 x 700mm Turning Capacity
38mm Spindle Bore Geared Head-Stock & Enclosed Gearbox

This new TU-3008G model geared head lathe of very modern design has many convenient facilities ideal for the enthusiastic model engineer for small component manufacturer. A very rigid 180mm cast iron bed width, induction hardened and ground slideways gives a high level of precision turning. The lathe capacity is 700mm between the centres and 300mm swing over the bed and with a generous 38mm spindle bore allowing larger stock to be placed through the headstock. The workhorse that drives this lathe has an upgraded powerful 2hp (1.5kW) motor providing smooth running.

Other very useful features included are cross and longitudinal power feeds that's not normally found of small conventional lathes, quick lock tailstock and both metric and imperial thread cutting, ranging from 8-56 tpi or 0.2-3.5mm pitch. Also included are a 4-way indexing tool post with 16mm tool shank capacity, fine adjustment on the tailstock for taper turning and the rear splash guard. A 160mm 3-jaw chuck with reverse jaws is also supplied. There are many additional options available including a milling head (BF-16AV) or (BF-20AV) to turn this machine into a very capable all round machining centre.

Features:
Geared headstock for quick change of 12 spindle speeds 125-2400rpm
Ribbed prism bed made of grey cast iron
Inductively hardened and ground bed guideways
Automatic cross & longitudinal power feeds
Spindle nose accuracy 0.009mm
3 Jaw chuck running accuracy 0.04mm
D1-4 camlock spindle for quick chuck changes
Forward & reverse spindle direction switch
Oils sight glass on head-stock & gearbox
Change gears for metric and imperial thread cutting
Enclosed feed and threading gearbox
Belt cover with tamper proof safety micro switch
Heavy duty rotating safety chuck guard with micro switch
Sliding tool post safety guard
Cross slide & bed length are designed to fit Optimum DRO scales

Includes:
- Change gears for metric & Imperial thread cutting
- Chuck guard
- Toolpost guard
- 2 dead centres
- 3-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
- Swarf drip tray
- Rear splash guard

Specifications:
MODEL: TU-3008G
Swing Over Bed (mm): 300
Distance Between Centres (mm): 700
Spindle Bore (mm): 38
Swing In Gap (mm): ~
Swing Over Cross-slide (mm): 190
Digital Readout System Fitted: Optional
Quick Change Toolpost Fitted: Optional
Leadscrew Covers Fitted: ~
Taper Turning Attachment: ~
Coolant System: ~
Tool Height To Suit (mm): 16
Centre Height (mm): 150
Spindle Nose Size or Type: D1-4
Bed Width (mm): 180
Headstock Spindle Taper (MT): 5
Tailstock Taper (MT): 3
Cross Slide Travel (mm): 150
Compound Slide Travel (mm): 65
Leadscrew Type: Metric
Metric Cross Feed (X-Axis) (mm/rev): 0.01 ~0.10
Imperial Cross Feed (X-Axis) (inch/rev): ~
Metric Longitudinal Feed (Z-Axis) (mm/rev): 0.085 - 0.83
Imperial Longitudinal Feed (Z-Axis) (inch/rev): ~
Metric Thread Steps & Pitch (No. / mm): 18 (0.2 - 3.5)
Imperial Thread Steps & TPI (No. / TPI): 21 (8 - 56``)
3 Jaw Chuck Diameter (mm): 160
4 Jaw Chuck Diameter (mm): Optional
Spindle Steps / Speeds (No. / rpm): 12 (125 - 2400)
Motor Power (kW / hp): 1.5 / 2
Voltage / Amperage (V / amp): 240 / 10
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) (cm): 153 x 71 x 58
Nett Weight (kg): 280



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