Meyer SG1556 Precision Centre Lathe

The Meyer Precision Lathes range from 330mm to 660mm swing capacities and from 1000mm to 3000mm distance between centres. The heavy duty SG machines are available in eight different sizes and have the added benefit of 2 axis DRO and the super quick tool change system fitted as standard equipment. All Meyer lathes are of the Gap Bed design with precision ground bed and saddle. Meyer machines are equipped with generous levels of standard equipment including 3 and 4 jaw chucks and face plate.

Meyer SG1556 Precision Centre Lathe
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Features

  • Heavy duty construction
  • Cast bed with hardened and ground slide ways
  • Chuck guard with interlock switch
  • Low voltage halogen work light
  • Coolant System
  • Lead Screw Guard
  • 315mm 3 Jaw Chuck
  • 350mm 4 Jaw Chuck
  • 450mm Faceplate
  • Follow Rest 16-95mm
  • Steady Rest 19-165mm
  • 2-Axis Digital Read Out
  • Quick Change Tool Post including 4 Tool Holders

Options

  • Taper Turning Attachment

Technical Information

Capacities    
Swing over Bed mm 560
Swing over Cross Slide mm 350
Swing in Gap mm 788
Width of Bed mm 350
Length of Gap mm 200
Distance between Centres mm 1500
Headstock    
Spindle Nose No D1-8
Spindle Bore mm 80
Spindle Taper MT 7
Number of Spindle Speeds No 12
Spindle Speed Range RPM 25 - 1600
Main Motor Power kW 7.5
Feed Rates    
Number of Feeds No 35
Longitudinal Feed Range mm/rev 0.059 - 1.646
Cross Feed Range mm/rev 0.02 - 0.573
Threads    
Metric Thread Range/No of Steps mm 0.2 - 14 / 47
Imperial Thread Range/No of Steps TPI 112 - 2 / 60
Module Thread Range/No of Steps Module 0.1 - 7 / 39
DP Thread Range/No of Steps DP 112 - 4 / 50
Carraige    
Cross Slide Travel mm 326
Top Slide Travel mm 130
Tailstock    
Quill Diameter mm 75
Quill Taper MT 5
Quill Travel mm 180
Dimensions    
Length mm 2900
Width mm 1120
Height mm 1460
Weight kg 2370
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