The South Bend SB1061PF Turn-Nado is an electronic variable speed (EVS) toolroom lathe with Fager DRO. It features a 12.5 hp, 440 V, three-phase motor. The lathe has 18" of swing, 80” between centers and a footprint of 142" × 71.75". It is equipped with a D1-8 Camlock spindle, FAG German spindle bearings, Allen-Bradley electrical controls and a Yaskawa inverter. The EVS spindle speed provides the right cutting speed for exacting tolerances and quality finishes, while the apron clutch and micrometer carriage stop ensure consistent production, the company says.
IMTS 2012 will be the year’s largest showcase of new product technologies and new process innovations. If you’re looking for machining, tooling, systems, software, solutions and more, you’ll find it at IMTS 2012.





