Speed Lathe - Air-Collet Closure

Air-Collet Closure: The air-collet closure is designed and built as an integral element of the speed lathe. Therefore, low speed restriction or cylinder wobble is NOT inherent in Crozier speed lathes. The foot-switch-operated air-collet mitigates operator fatigue in achieving collet closure. A foot valve operates the collet closure leaving both hands free. The air-collet closure facilitates rapid loading and unloading of the part. For thin wall parts, an air regulator on the inlet air will reduce the pressure to prevent damaging delicate parts. For Inside Dimension (ID) collets, the collet closure provides more than enough movement to properly operate the collet.Variable Drive motor: The DC variable speed motor provides spindle speeds from O to 3600 RPM. This wide range allows the operator to find the optimum speed for each operation. There is no need to move the belt to change the speed. The motor is rated at 1 horsepower, sufficient for demanding jobs. The motor transfer is through a