Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package C (Metric)

Description Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package C (Metric) Designs precision parts with DRO system Accommodates both inch and metric units Operates on 90V DC with variable speed Includes comprehensive accessory package Compact yet highly accurate lathe The Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package C (Metric) is a precision-engineered machine designed for crafting small, intricate parts with high accuracy. This benchtop lathe is equipped with a digital readout (DRO) system that includes a digital readout box and specialized handwheels with electronic encoders. These encoders translate handwheel movements into precise measurements of table travel across three axes, which are displayed on the DRO box. The system allows for the resetting of any axis to zero with a simple button press, and it continuously displays spindle RPM when the motor is operational. The DRO system is adaptable for both inch and metric measurements, enhancing its versatility. This lathe is particularly suitable for users who require a compact yet highly precise machine capable of producing quality parts from materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel. Despite its desktop size, it offers the precision and accuracy typically associated with larger machines. The DRO system simplifies the machining process by eliminating the need to manually track handwheel revolutions, thereby reducing errors and enhancing the overall machining experience. The lathe operates on a 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, providing a spindle speed range from 70 to 2800 RPM. It is designed to accommodate electrical currents from 100 to 240 volts, making it suitable for use in various countries, although a wall socket adapter may be necessary outside North America. The C Package of this lathe includes a comprehensive set of accessories, such as a 3.1-inch 3-jaw self-centering chuck, a tailstock drill chuck with key, Morse arbors, a steady rest, a live center, a compound slide, and a rear mount cutoff tool and holder. Additionally, it comes with a set of high-speed steel cutting tools, a center drill set, and a detailed accessories guide book. The lathe is also equipped with a rocker tool post, pulleys, a drive belt, a faceplate, a lathe dog, dead centers, hexagonal keys, and a sharpened high-speed steel cutting tool. Note: Ensure proper electrical compatibility and use appropriate adapters when operating the lathe in regions with different voltage standards. View more What's Included 1x Sherline 17-Inch Benchtop Lathe with DRO Package C (Metric) 1x 3.1″ 3-jaw self-centering chuck 1x 3/8″ tailstock drill chuck with key, #0 Morse arbor, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt 1x Steady rest 1x Live center 1x Compound slide 1x Rear mount cutoff tool and holder 3x 1/4″ HSS cutting tool set (LH, RH, Boring) 1x 5/32″ T-driver 3x Center drill set 1x Sherline Accessories Shop Guide Book (224 pages, B/W) 1x Thread cutting attachment 1x Digital readout box with LCD display, RPM sensor, power supply, cables, stand, and all necessary mounting hardware 1x Special DRO handwheels on the leadscrew and crosslide feed screw, and a resettable “zero” handwheel on the tailstock 1x Rocker tool post Pulleys, drive belt, faceplate, lathe dog, two dead centers, three hexagonal keys, tool post, sharpened high-speed steel cutting tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual Dimensions Length Overall: 826 mm (32.5") Width Overall: 267 mm (8.00") Height Overall: 216 mm (8.00") Specifications Swing over bed: 3.50″ (90 mm) Swing over carriage: 1.75″ (45 mm) Distance between centers: 17.00″ (430 mm) Hole through spindle: .405″ (10 mm) Spindle nose thread: 3/4″-16 T.P.I Spindle nose taper: #1 Morse Spindle runout of Morse taper: .0005″ or less Travel of cross slide: 4.25″ (110 mm) Tailstock spindle taper: #0 Morse Protractor graduations: 0° to 45° by 5° Handwheel graduations: .001″ (.01 mm) Motor: 90 volt DC with electronic speed control Spindle speed range: 70-2800 RPM, continuously variable by electronic speed control Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz Output to motor: 90 VDC Current draw: .5 to 15 amps, depending on the load No-load output shaft speed: 6000 RPM (no pulley) Bearings: Two 20 mm lifetime lubricated ball bearings with adjustable preload