Re: searching benchtop lathe

Sven,

Have you looked at a Prazi? They are check/german made and are
precision right from the box. I dont have any web addresses on hand
that have them, so I will look it up for you and get back later.

regards,

AJ

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Sven Peter <peteryco@r...> wrote:
> Dear friends,
> I am looking for a small relatively light but precise and sturdy
> benchtop lathe.
> CNC is not necesary but would be nice to find a used one with laptop
> control.
> The idea is to mount it in a truck, so most possible it will be
better
> to get a conventional one.
> Then it is necesarry to have full Norton box with metric and inch
> treading. I don't think at all to get me a hobby unit where I must
> change gears each time I need to thread or change advances.
> Best would be a small tool room lathe that may be used.
>
> Dimentions I am thinking of:
> max diameter to turn 7" 175mm
> distance between centers 20" 500mm
> speed 50-2000 rev
> weight up to 280 KG
>
> Brands like Emco or Chineese I dont take into account because the
poor
> performance I have observed.
> Brands like Hardinge, Schaeublin, Leinen, Traub, Boehler... would be
the
> most appreciated. But I didn't find any appropriated machine yet. (I
> didn't even find the Schaeublin Internet page although I searche for
> hours.)
>
> For a very good machine I am willing to pay up to 2 or 3000$, but
that
> must be perfect.
>
> I do appreciate every sugestions or offers.
> Thank you very much
>
> Sven Peter