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Capstan Lathe Machine
The Capstan Lathe Machine handles shafts, bushes, sleeves, discs, and other title-specific round parts through a layout intended for turning rotational components and producing faces, diameters, bores, or threads. Its rigid workholding with controlled tool travel suits machine shops, repair workshops, tool rooms, and component plants.
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Overview
Product Overview
Capstan Lathe Machine
Machine Purpose
Used for turning rotational components and producing faces, diameters, bores, or threads, the Capstan Lathe Machine addresses a distinct stage of industrial work. It accommodates shafts, bushes, sleeves, discs, and other title-specific round parts and keeps setup, tool engagement, and job handling centred on that task.
Industrial Applications
Natural settings include machine shops, repair workshops, tool rooms, and component plants. There the machine may serve production, repair, preparation, assembly, finishing, or testing according to its title and the surrounding workflow.
How It Works
A typical cycle begins with locating the job correctly, after which the machine rotates a securely held workpiece while a guided tool removes material. Its rigid workholding with controlled tool travel supports repeat work without replacing the need for trained operation.
Selection Considerations
When comparing versions of the Capstan Lathe Machine, buyers should review the work envelope, tooling, control method, loading, and service access. Numerical capacity, speed, accuracy, or power must be confirmed from the selected model’s documented specification.
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Model | PCL 60 GN | PCL 50 GN | PCL 40GL | PCL 40 GN | PCL 32 GN | PCL 25 GN | PCL 25 S | PCL 20 S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spindle Hollow | 62 | 52 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 25 |
| Maximum collet capacity | 60 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| Range of spindle speed | 90- 1000 | 100- 1050 | 100- 1050 | 165-1500 | 165-1500 | 275-900 | 650-1660 | 650-1660 |
| Effective Strokes of turret slide | 180 | 175 | 165 | 140 | 140 | 130 | 110 | 100 |
| Bore size in turret hex. Head | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Center of holes above turret slide | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Max. distance between spindle nose to turret face | 430 | 430 | 430 | 425 | 425 | 400 | 375 | 300 |
| Cross slide transverse travel | 150 | 150 | 150 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cross slide longitudinal travel | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Length of bed | 1375 | 1375 | 1375 | 1225 | 1225 | 1275 | 1050 | 960 |
| Width of bed | 230 | 230 | 230 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
| Height of center above bed | 190 | 190 | 190 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Floor space required | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m | 3m X 1m |
| Packing size (approx.) | 5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 4.5 x 3 x 5 fts. | 4 x 3 x 5 fts. | 4 x 3 x 5 fts. |
Capstan Lathe vs Turret Lathe – Tabular Comparison
| Feature | Capstan Lathe | Turret Lathe |
| Purpose | Small to medium batch production | Medium to large batch production |
| Turret Mounting | On a sliding ram fixed to a stationary saddle | On a moving saddle |
| Workpiece Length | Suitable for short-length jobs | Handles longer-length workpieces |
| Saddle Movement | Saddle remains stationary | Saddle travels with the turret |
| Tool Indexing | Hexagonal turret | Square or round turret |
| Power Handling | Lower power and torque | Higher power and torque handling |
| Flexibility | Less flexible, simpler design | More flexible, supports complex operations |
| Operator Skill | Requires moderate skill | May require higher skill depending on complexity |
| Typical Use | Repetitive parts like bolts, bushings | Larger and longer jobs like shafts, heavy fittings |
Accessories
Standard Accessories / Machine Parts
Chuck Plate
Dead Centers
Face Plate
Follow Rest Assembly
Set of 22 Change Gears
Stationery Steady
Tool Box
Accessories
Optional Accessories
3jaw self centering chuck
4jaw Independent Chuck
Digital Read Out
Electric Coolant Pump
Electric Motor & Starter
Gears to Cut Metric Threads
Norton Gear Box
Revolving Center
Taper turning attachment
Tool Post Grinder
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Applications
Applications
Tool Rooms
Fasteners Industries
Fabrication Workshops
Metal Fabrication Shops
Automotive Industry
Aerospace Industry
Appliance Manufacturing
DIY metalworking and model engineering
Educational Institutes
General Sheet Metal Cutting
Heavy Engineering
Mining Industries
Power Plants
Precision turning of small parts
Shaft turning and thread cutting
Ship Building
Steel & Paper Mills
Sugar Mills
Textile Industries
Turning, facing and taper turning of large diameter shafts
Used for heavy and long workpieces in large scale industries
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Which operation is the Capstan Lathe Machine designed to perform?
The Capstan Lathe Machine is intended for turning rotational components and producing faces, diameters, bores, or threads. It is arranged around shafts, bushes, sleeves, discs, and other title-specific round parts, giving operators a dedicated method for this specific stage of production, preparation, assembly, finishing, testing, or repair.
How does a Capstan Lathe Machine work?
The machine rotates a securely held workpiece while a guided tool removes material. Its rigid workholding with controlled tool travel supports a controlled sequence, although the exact setup, tooling, feed, and operating parameters must follow the selected model and the job being processed.
What type of work is suitable for a Capstan Lathe Machine?
It is primarily associated with shafts, bushes, sleeves, discs, and other title-specific round parts. Suitability depends on the material, shape, size, required operation, tooling, and rated capacity, so the actual workpiece should be checked against the product specification before use.
What are the common applications of a Capstan Lathe Machine?
Typical users include machine shops, repair workshops, tool rooms, and component plants. In these settings, the Capstan Lathe Machine may operate as a standalone workstation or as one stage within a broader manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, or quality-control process.
How can a buyer compare different Capstan Lathe Machine models?
Start with the real workpiece and required operation. Compare working range, compatible tooling, control method, production frequency, loading arrangement, available space, utilities, guarding, and service access. Confirm every numerical requirement from the selected model’s technical data rather than relying on the general machine name.
What routine maintenance does a Capstan Lathe Machine require?
Keep the working area clean and inspect the tool, work supports, guards, fasteners, transmission elements, lubrication points, and relevant electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems. Follow the maintenance schedule supplied for the machine, isolate all energy before servicing, and replace guards before returning it to operation.
Why can the cost of a Capstan Lathe Machine vary between models?
Price depends on the required working range, construction, drive and control arrangement, tooling, automation, accessories, guarding, inspection requirements, freight, and installation support. A meaningful quotation therefore needs the intended application and workpiece details, not only the title Capstan Lathe Machine.