Metal lathe, Knuth Basic 170 Super Pro

Metal lathe, Knuth Basic 170 Super Pro

Manufacturer: Knuth, Germany

For many years, the Basic series lathes have had a reliable and well-earned reputation and have been used in many training centers or general workshops. The new Pro version provides improved ergonomics and performance, more standard accessories and improved machine design to meet today's user requirements.

• Modern ergonomic design.
• Big spindle bore.
• Machine base with storage space.
• Chip tray with handle for easy use.

More detailed description:

• Fully equipped Basic Pro with a modern ergonomic design meets all the requirements to be suitable for multi-tasking, repair, training or production units.
• The lathe bed is made of high quality cast iron for maximum stability and rigidity.
• All gears, transmission shafts and guideways are hardened and ground to guarantee extremely quiet operation and durability.
• Wide guideways are hardened and ground to reduce wear and allow readjustments for long-term accuracy.
• Readjust able spindle bearings ensure high precision and low wear for a long service life.
• Gears and apron run operate in a closed oil bath to minimize service requirements.
• Interlock protection that prevents  simultaneous operation of lead screw and feed shaft feed
• The stainless steel cover on lead screw and feed shaft ensure safety without the usual restrictions, while also preventing contamination and early wear
• The tailstock can easily be positioned on the machine bed and moved sideways for taper turning
• The machine is equipped with a high performance cooling system
• The machine base features ample storage space for accessories and tools, including a chip tray that can be removed at front
• The X.Pos position indicator provides easy to program auxiliary functions

Technical data:

• Center width: 1000 mm
• Center height: 179 mm
• Turning diameter over bed: 360 mm
• Turning-Ø over support: 223 mm
• Bed width: 187 mm
• Travel, X-axis: 185 mm
• Travel, Z1 axis: 95 mm
• Spindle speed: 70 1/min - 2000 1/min
• Spindle bore: 52 mm
• Spindle mount: Camlock D1-5
• Spindle taper: 6 MT
• X-axis feed: 0.0291 mm/R - 2.035 mm/R
• Z-axis feed: 0.0406 mm/R - 2.842 mm/R
• Threading, metric: 0.2 mm - 14 mm
• Threading, whithworth: 2 TPI - 56 TPI
• Threading, diametric: 8 DP - 56 DP
• Threading, module: 0.2 MP - 3.5 MP
• Tailstock quill diameter: 42 mm
• Tailstock taper: 3 MT
• Tailstock quill stroke: 120 mm
• Power of the main electric motor: 1.5 kW
• Overall dimensions: 1900 x 760 x 1600 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 650 kg

Digital 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 resolution of 5 microns in 0.005 mm with external covers made of aluminum, which protects against oil, coolants, chips.

Basic functions:

• Resolution: 0.005 mm
• Spindle control ON / OFF
• Systems of measured dimensions: 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
• Radius / diameter toggle
• Reference function for tool gauging
• Taper turning function

The standard equipment includes:

• 3-jaw chuck, Ø = 178 mm
• 4-jaw chuck, Ø = 200 mm
• Face plate, Ø = 280 mm
• Operator's instructions
• Dead center
• Gripper protection
• Fixed and sliding supports
• Conical transition
• Quick change tool holder head WB
• Cooling System
• Fixed protective wall
• Quick-change tool holder WED 20100
• Micrometer stop
• 3 axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2
• Toolbox with operating tools
• Sliding guard that covers the tool holder
• Work light
• Foot brake pedal
• Chip collection drawer
• Fixed stainless steel guard for thread protection