Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package B (Inch)
Enhances precision with DRO system
Handles wood, metal, plastic easily
Features powerful 90V DC motor
Offers 70-2,800 RPM spindle speed
Includes versatile accessory package
The Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package B (Inch) is a precision-engineered machine designed for crafting small, intricate parts with high accuracy. This benchtop lathe is equipped with a digital readout (DRO) system that includes a digital readout box and specialized handwheels with built-in electronic encoders. These components work together to provide precise measurements of table travel across three axes, enhancing the user's ability to maintain accuracy during machining tasks. The DRO system allows for easy resetting of the readout to zero, facilitating precise control over the machining process. Additionally, the spindle RPM is continuously displayed, ensuring optimal monitoring of the machine's performance.
This lathe is particularly suitable for those requiring a compact yet highly capable machine for producing precision parts. Despite its desktop size, it offers the precision and accuracy typically associated with larger machines. It is versatile enough to handle a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel, making it an ideal choice for a range of applications.
The DRO system enhances the user experience by simplifying the tracking of distance and direction, thereby reducing the potential for errors and making the machining process more enjoyable. The system also includes features to electronically eliminate backlash, further improving the accuracy of the machine.
The lathe is powered by a robust 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, providing a wide range of spindle speeds. The machine's construction includes a steel bed with a 17-inch distance between centers, ensuring stability and precision during operation. The B Package offers additional accessories, including a 3-jaw self-centering chuck, tailstock drill chuck, steady rest, live center, and a set of high-speed steel cutting tools, among others, to enhance the machine's functionality and versatility.
Note: Ensure proper safety measures are followed during operation to prevent accidents or injuries.
1x Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package B (Inch)
1x 3.1″ 3-jaw self-centering chuck
1x 3/8″ tailstock drill chuck with key, #0 Morse arbor, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt
1x Steady rest
1x Live center
1x Rear mount cutoff tool and holder
3x 1/4″ HSS cutting tool (LH, RH, Boring)
1x 5/32″ T-driver
3x Center drill
1x Sherline Accessories Shop Guide Book
Length Overall: 32.5" (826 mm)
Width Overall: 8.00" (203 mm)
Height Overall: 8.00" (203 mm)
Distance Between Centers: 17.00" (430 mm)
Swing Over Bed: 3.50" (89 mm)
Swing Over Carriage: 1.75" (44 mm)
Equipped with a powerful 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller
Features a 24" (610mm) steel bed
Includes a digital readout box with an LCD display, RPM sensor, power supply, cables, stand, and mounting hardware
Special DRO 2" (51mm) handwheels on leadscrew and crosslide feed screw
Comes with a rocker tool post
Electronically controlled spindle speed range from 70 to 2,800 RPM
Spindle nose thread: 3/4"-16 T.P.I
Spindle nose taper: #1 Morse
Crosslide travel: 4.25" (110 mm)
Tailstock spindle taper: #0 Morse
Protractor graduations from 0° to 45° in 5° increments
Handwheel graduations: .001" (.01 mm)
Motor accepts incoming current from 100VAC to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
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