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PK conventional lathes offer a 6” (153mm) spindle bore, A2-11 spindle nose.
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These engine lathes provide 18 speeds (5-630 RPM).
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Hardened and ground alloy steel gears and shafts are standard on all Willis geared head engine lathes.
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PK series lathes have an electromagnetic spindle brake.
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A single pieced casting resting entirely on the floor with hardened and ground ways to at least 450 Brinell is maintained on every PK series conventional lathe.
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3 hardened and ground bed ways, 2 ways are located on the top of the bed and support the carriage, while the 3rd bed way is located on the front, lower part of the bed and supports the apron, which reduces any cantilever effect. The construction of these hollow spindle lathes provides additional support when turning large O.D. parts.
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These metalworking lathes also maintain hardened and ground cross-slide ways.
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These lathes include an automatic lubrication system for the ways and lead screws.
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Included on these conventional lathes is a 6-way power feed (carriage, cross-slide, and compound). The compound power-feed is ideal for cutting steep tapers and chamfers, etc.
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A 6-way rapid traverse (carriage, cross-slide, and compound) is also provided on these large bore conventional lathes.
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PK series conventional lathes have a natural removable gap bed.
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A universal gear box with forced lubrication and safety clutch allows for long life and superior safety on these conventional lathes.
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60 standard inch and 60 standard metric threads are included.
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Willis PK series engine lathes have a massive tailstock body ensuring stability under heavy loads.
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A 2-speed hardened and ground tailstock quill is convenient for fast positioning or drilling.
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Low Volt controls are provided with these lathes.
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A 4-way tool post is standard equipment on Willis, PK series conventional lathes.
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A coolant system enables long tool life on these conventional big bore lathes.
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A thread chasing dial, halogen work light, toolbox and tools are included with the PK series engine lathes.
