Proxxon 34004 Mini Lathe PD 230/E

Proxxon 34004 Mini Metal Lathe PD 230/E The PD 230/E is designed for people who appreciate quality. However, to use this lathe does not mean you need to be a professional turner. The handbook is detailed and easy to understand. The lathe runs quietly and is small and light enough to be packed away after each usage. The center height and the distance between centers are sufficient for a multitude of tasks. The machine is usable on materials such as plastic, steel, brass and aluminum and comes complete with automatic feed, thread cutting capability, headstock chuck, live center and top slide for taper turning. It may be used to part, turn and cut tapers. The numerous optional accessories add the versatility you need to complete all your miniature projects. Technical data: Center distance of 9" (230mm), center height 2 13/64" (52mm), swing 4 3/32" (104mm). Height over cross slide 1 7/64" (28mm). Cross slide travel 2 23/64" (60mm) and top slide 1 13/16" (45mm). Tool holder accepts 5/16" x 5/16" (8 x 8 mm) cutters. The MT 1 (short) spindle has a bore of 13/32" (10.5 mm). It runs in precision ball bearings, yielding an accuracy of .0004" (0.01 mm) without chuck. The thread cutting capability covers the most important pitches of .02", .25", .028", .03", .031", .04", .05", .06" (0.5, 0.625, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 1.0, 1.25 and 1.5mm). The lathe PD 230/E also offers you the possibility to cut inch system based threads. It is possible to turn the most required thread diameters with thread pitches from 16 up to 64 T.P.I (threads per inch). Spindle speeds are changed by means of a belt and offer 300, 900 and 3,000rpm.

Gear housing with a chart showing the appropriate speeds for different materials and diameters.

Headstock spindle with 13/32" bore (10.5mm) and MT 1 taper (short).

On/off switch with emergency stop.

Incl. 3-jaw chuck, 5/64" - 2 43/64" (2 - 68mm) capacity.

Top slide for taper turning and the tool holder are included as standard.

MT 1 (short) live center included as standard.

Practical hand wheels with zero adjustable scales. 1 division = 0.001" (0.025mm), 1 revolution = .04" (1mm).

Cast iron bed with ground prism for tool rest and tailstock ensures minimal deflection, even at high loads.

Enclosed leading screw for automatic feed of .002" or .004"/revolution (0.05 or 0.1mm).

Combination of three speeds (attained by swapping drive belt position) and additional electronic speed control allowing speeds from 100 to 3,000rpm.