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Jet Geared Head Bench Lathe, GH-1440B 331440

This new JET GH-1440B Geared Head Bench Lathe is engineered for smooth, quiet operation and user versatility. Positioned on a heavy-duty stand with a newly added built-in footbrake, the GH-1440B includes precision induction hardened ground bed-ways, spindle roller bearings, and high-quality steel hardened gears in the headstock for ultimate working durability. The GH1440B also includes a patented electronic chuck key docking station that prevents startup without the chuck key when safely docked.

Features:

  • Precision spindle roller bearings
  • High quality steel hardened gears in headstock
  • Lead screw cover
  • Cast iron Stand
  • Foot Brake comes standard
  • Emergency Stop within easy reach of the Operator
  • Chuck Guard
  • Electronic Chuck Key Docking Station, provides Operator safety as the Lathe will not turn without the chuck key being docked
  • Mounted on Cast Iron stand with foot pedal, coolant, chuck key docking station ready to use
  • Enclosed gearbox design provides smooth, quiet operation
  • Gap bed section provided for larger diameter work
  • Adjustable gibs are incorporated in the carriage & slideways
  • Gearbox gives wide range of inch & metric threading & feed capabilities with few gear changes
  • Compound and cross slide have backlash adjustment
  • Tailstock may be offset for turning tapers and include and inch/metric graduated quill
  • Spindle Spider available for ease of turning Gun barrels
  • STANDARD ACCESSORIES
  • 8" 3-Jaw Chuck
  • 8" 4-Jaw Chuck
  • Steady Rest with Roller Bearings
  • Follow Rest
  • Quick Change Toolpost
  • 5pc Set of Holders
  • LED Work Lamp
  • MT3 Live Center
  • MT-5/3 Sleeve



Specifications:

  • Swing Over Bed (In.) 14
  • Swing Over Cross Slide (In.) 8
  • Swing Through Gap (In.) 20
  • Length of Gap (In.) 8
  • Distance Between Centers (In.) 36-7/8
  • Spindle Bore (In.) 2
  • Spindle Mount D 1-5
  • Number of Spindle Speeds 8
  • Range of Spindle Speeds (RPM) 70-1900
  • Spindle Taper with Sleeve MT6
  • Number of Longitudinal and Cross Feed Rates 32/32
  • Range of Longitudinal Feeds (IPR) 0.002 -0.0548
  • Range of Cross Feeds (IPR) 0.007 -0.0187
  • Number of Inch Threads 34
  • Range of Inch Threads (TPI) 4-56
  • Number of Metric Threads 26
  • Range of Metric Threads 0.4-7
  • Max Tool Size (In.) 4/5 x 4/5
  • Compound Slide Travel (In.) 3-1/2
  • Cross Slide Travel (In.) 7
  • Carriage Travel (In.) 37-2/5
  • Tailstock Spindle Travel (In.) 4
  • Taper in Tailstock Spindle MT4
  • Follow Rest Capacity (In.) 0.31-2.16
  • Steady Rest Capacity (In.) 0.31-2.95
  • Width of Bed (In.) 7.32
  • Motor (HP) 2 HP, 230V, Single Phase
  • Prewired (V.) 230V
  • Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) (In.) 76-13/32 x 29-29/32 x 59-13/16
  • Weight (Lbs.) 1753



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JET Tools warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET or Wilton tools.

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