Specifically Engineered for Welding – Not a Modified or Adapted Machine Lathe
Specially designed for welding a wide range of circumferential parts or components for use in both plasma and TIG welding applications. This lathe can be used in a standard production environment as well as laboratory settings, which require a versatile welding tool.
STANDARD FEATURES:
Alignment adjustments on head & tail stock
Use in horizontal or vertical welding positions
Pneumatic tail stock & torch retract
SCS-102 Solid State Speed Control with Closed Loop Speed Regulation (Custom speeds available on request)
Torch positioners for versatile torch movement
Three-jaw 6" scroll chuck allows concentricity adjustment–Chuck includes two-piece hardened reversible jaws (special jaws on request)
Handles lock torch carriage & tail stock in place
SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 230 lbs.
Weld Current Capacity: 300 amps
Distance Between Centers: 16.0"
Maximum Diameter Part: 12.0"
Tail Stock Stroke: 3.0"
Torch Stroke Weld / Retract: 4.0"
Lathe Bed: 1.5" diameter hardened rods
Pneumatics: Equipped with speed controls
Tooling: 3 jaw 6.0" Set-Tru chuck & live center (special live center points optional)
PWL-12-16 Standard Welding Lathe Head Stock:
STANDARD & CUSTOM FEATURES:
Our chuck is a 6" three-jaw with reversible hardened jaws. Unique micro-adjustment screws enable concentricity to be centered dead true for accurate rotation of parts for welding. The plate behind the threaded lathe spindle has built-in adjustment screws for head stock alignment. The spindle hole is 1.5" and the spindle threads are 2.250"-8.
Special Custom Tooling can be Adapted to the Lathe Spindle Such as:
Face plates
5C collet chucks
Air collet closer for 5C collets
Expanding 5C collets
5C step chucks
PWL-12-16 Custom Welding Lathe:
Process Welding Systems' experienced staff can conceptualize, design and manufacture a custom lathe, positioner or complete system to meet your specified welding needs. Our in-house lab will provide you with weld samples, feasibility studies as well as welding assistance.
PWS Can Quote Special Lathes With Features Such as:
Dual head stocks
Extended lathe bed lengths
Special tooling for the tail stock
Gas back-up
Air collet closers
Special rotation speeds