Metal lathe, Knuth Basic Plus

Metal lathe, Knuth Basic Plus

Manufacturer: Knuth, Germany

Basic Plus – universal lathe. Due to the wide selection of additional accessories, this machine is the best choice for repairs, training and various workshops.

• Robustness and precision
• Compact design with small footprint
• Extensive standard equipment
• Quick change tool holder
• Assembled 3-axis position indicator

More detailed description:

• Hardened and hardened chuck gears
• Headstock with Camlock D1-4” mount, bore diameter: 38mm, run in 2 adjustable tapered roller bearings
• Tailstock, can be moved about +- 10 mm for taper
• Reversing gears reversing gearbox for changing the feed direction
• Guides are adjustable thanks to the tapered gibs
• The bed is made of cast iron, double V-shaped guide, hardened and ground.

Technical data:

• Center width: 810 mm
• Turning diameter above the bed: 300 mm
• Turning-Ø over support: 178 mm
• Bed width: 180 mm
• Travel, x-axis: 155 mm
• Travel, Z1 axis: 95 mm
• Swing range of top slide: +- 60°

• Spindle speed: 60 1/min - 1550 1/min
• Spindle bore: 38 mm
• Spindle mount: Camlock D1-4
• Spindle taper: 5 MT
• X-axis feed: 0.014 mm/R - 0.38 mm/R
• Z-axis feed: 0.052 mm/R - 1.392 mm/R
• Threading, metric: (26) 0.4 - 7 mm
• Threading, whitworth: (34) 4 - 56 TPI
• Tailstock quill diameter: 32 mm
• Tailstock taper: 3MT
• Tailstock quill stroke: 100 mm
• Tailstock traverse adjustment: +- 10 mm
• Power of the main electric motor: 1.1 kW
• Overall dimensions: 1600 x 750 x 1270 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 520 kg

Three axis position indicator:

• Integrated multi-function systems, this next-generation, 3-axis digital output provides more precise and convenient control. Reduces the chance of errors and inaccuracies.
• The control panel is made of fully sealed, high-quality polyester film that is resistant to aggressive workshop environments. Such as dust, fumes or other chemicals that often occur in the workshop.
• The optical scale provides a 5 micron resolution of 0.005 mm with outer covers made of aluminum, against oil, coolants, chips.

Basic functions:

• Resolution: 0.005 mm
• Spindle control: ON / OFF
• Unit measurement conversion: Inch / meters
• Setting / restoring the current position
• The coordinates on the screen are changed to ABS / INC
• Radius / diameter display
• Z1 / Z2 axes summing
• Pocket calculator functions.

Advanced features:

• Axis position is maintained when display is turned off
• Hole circle pattern calculation
• Choice of radius / diameter
• Tool gauging reference functions
• Taper turning function

The standard equipment includes:

• 3-jaw chuck, Ø = 160 mm
• 4-jaw face plate chuck, Ø = 200 mm
• Face plat, Ø = 250 mm
• Operator's instruction
• Dead center
• Protective shield for the toolpost
• Steady and follow rests
• Reducing sleeve
• Quick change tool holder head WB
• Protective shield, in place of tools
• Quick change tool holder WAD 1675
• Micrometer stop
• 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2
• Toolbox with operating tools
• Thread gauge
• Workplace lamp