Conventional (engine) Lathes M300

The M300 centre lathe has all the characteristics that have established Harrison Lathes among the world’s finest. High quality design and manufacture, reliable performance, long life and standards of safety meeting all i......The M300 centre lathe has all the characteristics that have established Harrison Lathes among the world’s finest. High quality design and manufacture, reliable performance, long life and standards of safety meeting all international and including the latest European CE requirements, make the machine an outstanding asset in any workshop. Compact and sturdy, the M300 has features for easy control of its comprehensive capabilities. It has the power to deal with heavy metal removal, at the same time offering precision for fine tolerance turning. Its modern format has been carefully planned for accessibility and maximum operator convenience, with routine servicing requirements kept to a minimum. Straight and gap bed versions are available with left or right hand apron handwheels. Features Spindle speeds are easily, quickly and safely selected by two push and turn controls.Smooth power transmission through a twin vee belt drive and induction hardened and ground headstock gearing ensure quiet running. Camlock nose provides fast and simple change over of spindle workholding equipment.Large saddle and slide bearing areas ensure precision and long life.Ergonomically designed with easy and positive apron controls. The combination of the box section cast iron bed and rigid steel base provides an integrated structure with strength and vibration damping characteristics. Separate hardened and precision ground ways for saddle and tailstock provide resistance to wear for long lasting accuracy.Gated 3rd shaft lever with No-Volt relay to protect against restart.Rapid action foot controlled brake with electrical disengagement.Safety interlock "Wrap Around" chuckguard.Safety protection of the leadscrew by an adjustable torque limiter and of the feed shaft by a trip mechanism in the apron.Universal gearbox enables quick and easy selection of metric or imperial feed rates and thread pitches.Deep section top slide with dovetail guides and gib strip adjustment has unrestricted swivel.Cross slide is full length and dovetailed to accept accessories at rear. Cross slide nut has an adjustable anti backlash feature. Full length fixed and rigid leadscrew cover. The tailstock quill is marked in both imperial and metric graduations and has cam operated locking. Electrical housing is sealed and isolator interlocked.