Reliability and performance with a legendary name in machine tools! Try the LeBlond RKL Heavy Duty Series lathe with a 22″, 26″ or 30″ swing in diameter and 57″ up to 157″ distance between centers.

LATHE FEATURES

HEAVY DUTY SPINDLE:

The headstock spindle is machined from forged alloy steel. It is hardened, ground and dynamically balanced.  Large through hole with convenient D1-11 cam-lock mount.  Special attention was given to lubrication channels providing a constant bath of oil to the three supporting high grade precision tapered roller bearings for long life.

12 SPEED HEADSTOCK:

Wide selection of fixed speeds coupled with a powerful 15hp motor to conquer your turning needs.  The lathe comes standard with 12 speed selections providing high torque up all the way to 1200 RPM. An electronic control panel is conveniently mounted with ON-OFF power indicator light, emergency stop push button, coolant pump switch and spindle jogging push button.  Lubrication channels are designed to provide constant headstock gear and bearing lubrication.

Wide BED with one piece BASE:

One-piece machine floor base is made of solid cast iron. Wide bed design is made of Meehanite casting that is vibration stress relieved. Bed ways are induction hardened to HRC 50 and precision ground. Precision hand scraped bed is designed with a removable gap further expanding swing capabilities. The proven LeBlond 2V and wide flat solid bed structure provides rigidity that assures accuracy and maximum stability.  Standard large volume removable chip tray makes for easy chip clean out and disposal.