Universal metal lathe Knuth Turnado 280/1500 PRO

Universal metal lathe Knuth Turnado 280/1500 PRO

Country of origin: Germany, 24 months warranty period

The Turnado 280/1500 PRO Knuth universal metal lathe is designed for precise, efficient and stable machining of a wide range of metal workpieces in industry, technical workshops and production environments. The design of the PRO series combines the proven principle of the universal lathe with more modern control and productivity features. The electronically controlled main drive, wide spindle speed range and constant cutting speed function allow better control of the machining process and higher surface quality. The robust solid moulded base, high-speed X and Z axis feed, large spindle opening and 3-axis digital position indication ensure comfortable, accurate and efficient handling of workpieces of different dimensions.

Technical specifications:

• Distance between centres: 1500 mm
• Height of centres: 280 mm
• Turning diameter above the machine bed: 560 mm
• Turning diameter with bridge removed: 785 mm
• Turning diameter above the calipers: 355 mm
• Bridge length: 170 mm
• Width of the machine bed: 350 mm
• X-axis travel: 316 mm
• Z1 axis travel: 130 mm
• Angle of rotation of the upper slide: ±52°
• Low spindle speed range: 25.1-200 rpm
• High spindle speed range: 200,1-1600 rpm
• Spindle opening: 80 mm
• Spindle attachment: Camlock D1-8
• Spindle taper: 7 MT
• X-axis feed: 0,02-0,573 mm/rev.
• Z-axis feed: 0,059-1,646 mm/rev.
• Metric threads: 0,2-14 mm
• Diametric threads: 4-112 DP
• Modular threads: 0,1-7 mm
• Whitworth threads: 2-112 TPI
• Diameter of the end cap: 75 mm
• Rear end taper: MK 5
• Rear end pinhole travel: 180 mm
• Rear end cap transverse adjustment: ±12 mm
• Main engine power: 7,5 kW
• Overall dimensions (length x width x height): 2.84 x 1.15 x 1.46 m
• Weight: 2370 kg
• 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2 VC:
• Resolution: 0.005 mm
• Spindle control: ON/OFF
• Change of measurement units: inches / metric system
• Setting and resetting the current position
• Coordinate display switching: ABS / INC
• Radius and diameter display
• Z1 / Z2 axis summation
• Integrated calculator functions
• Saving of axis position after switching off the display
• Hole circle calculation
• Radius/diameter switching
• Reference function for tool measurement
• Taper turning function
• Constant cutting speed function

The Turnado 280/1500 PRO Knuth is a reliable solution for metalworking companies that need a robust, versatile and precisely controlled lathe for larger diameter workpieces. The wide machining range, modern process control functions and extensive standard equipment allow for efficient single and repetitive production work.