PRECISION MATTHEWS PM-1340GT
- SpecsConvert Specs to MetricSwing13"Centers40"Spindle Bore1.574"Power2 hpRPM1,600 RPMSwing Over Cross Slide7"Dimensions24"x70"Weight1300LBS
- Product Overview
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS MACHINE:
Extremely High Quality Lathe, meant for very high precision work, and suitable for every day use. Perfect for the professional user who is looking for the best available
100% Made in Taiwan, no shortcuts taken, built to a very high level of quality
Excellent machine for Gunsmithing use, Very Short Spindle, Ultra High Precision
Available in either Single or 3 Phase power, to match the user’s needs
High Precision, Hardened and Ground gears throughout headstock, which leads to extremely smooth and quiet running for a geared head lathe, and much longer life (Suitable for daily, professional use)
Leadscrews Are True Inch Pitch Screws (Not Metric Conversions Like Many), 10 Threads Per Inch (.100” Per Turn)
Backed by an industry leading 5 year warrantySTANDARD/INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Back Splash Guard
L.E.D. Work Light
High Precision NSK Spindle Bearings, +/‐ .0001” Spindle Runout Max
4 Way Tool Post
Threading Dial (4” Travel Dial, 32 Tooth)
Reducing Sleeve for headstock
Dead Center for Headstock
Steady Rest
Dead Center for Tailstock
Follow Rest
Feed Rod Clutch
Chip Tray
Misc. Tools for operation
D1‐4 Camlock Quick Change Spindle
Belt Cover Interlock Switch
D1-4 Face Plate (10″)
5 Year WarrantyPM-1340GT MAIN FEATURES:
Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
Large 1-9/16” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
Short Spindle Length, only 13-3/4″, perfect for gunsmithing work
Extra thick spindle wall for extra rigidity, almost double when compared with most other
machines in this size
Power feed on Carriage, and Cross Slide, both left and right, and in and out, for both turning
and facing operations with automatic feed. Allows for the best surface finish in all directions.
Induction Hardened and Precision Ground Bed Ways to resist wear and give a long service life
All shafts in headstock hardened and ground along with gears which are precision ground, set in with a close tolerance fit, which leads to longer life and quiet running when compared with other geared head lathes
Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature, NO CHANGE GEARS for any
inch thread or feed rate, only change gears required are for Metric threads
4” Travel Thread Dial, 32 tooth gear on thread dial, 8 TPI Main Leadscrew for easier threading
using the half nut / thread dial
Large diameter, extra thick wall tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations,
Locking Tang in tail stock is provided
Removable Gap for larger diameter work when needed
High quality electronics used throughout machine, very reliable contactors, motors, etc.
Slip Clutch is standard on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the
use of a solid carriage stop for repetitive work
Precision Tapered Roller Bearings used in spindle, for the ultimate in long life, high precision,
and best surface finishes. Guaranteed Run Out +/- .0001″ for ultimate precision
True INCH PITCH main lead screw, cross feed, and compound lead screws make it easy to use
for the INCH measurement System, yet still has the Metric readings on dials for the ultimate in
versatility for any job that may come about
Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock, and Apron, for efficient lubrication, and long life, yet
simple and reliable, and does not require any filter changes or pump maintenance as with oil
pump lubrication systems. Also no risk of losing oil flow to expensive parts as there can be with
pump lubricated systems
Only Extremely High Precision Spindle Bearings are used, NACHI (Japan)
Longest in class, 5 Year WarrantyPM-1340GT MAIN SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Geared Head
Model: PM-1340GT
Max. Swing over bed: 13″
Max. Swing over cross slide: 6-1/2″
Max. Swing in gap: 19-1/8″
Center Height: 6.5″
Spindle Center Line Distance from Floor: Approx. 46”
Max. Distance Between Centers: 40″
Width of Bed: 7-1/2”
Bed Height: 11.5”
Spindle Bore: 1-9/16”
Spindle Taper, Internal: MT #5
Spindle Mounting System: Cam Lock, D1-4
Spindle Speeds: 90-1600 RPM, 12 Steps
Bed Length: 63-3/4″
Lead Screw Diameter / Pitch: 7/8” / 8 TPI
Feed Rod Diameter: 3/4”
Inch Thread Cutting Range: 4-112 TPI, 40 Different Threads
Metric Thread Cutting Range: .25-7.5mm Pitch, 24 Different Threads
Longitudinal Feed Range (Left and Right): .002-.02 Inches Per Revolution
Cross Feed Range (In and Out): .001-.01 Inches Per Revolution
Spindle Length through headstock, Protruding End to D1-4 Chuck Mounting face: 13-3/4”
Spindle Length through headstock, Protruding End to 3 Jaw Chuck face: 17-1/4”
Cross Slide Travel: 6-3/4”
Compound Travel: 3-1/2”
Tail Stock Quill Diameter / Travel / Taper: 1-9/16” / 4” / MT#3
Main Motor Horsepower: 2 HP
Power Requirements: 208 to 240 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 or 3 phase (Choose phase option when purchasing, both recommend a 20A Circuit)
Power connection: Direct wire in to cabinet on the rear side of the headstock
Machine Dimensions, Assembled with stand: 52”H x 29”W x 70”L
Machine Weight, without stand: 1100 LBS
Machine Weight, With Steel Stand: 1350 LBS