JET 26x80 Lathe Applications
- Heavy-duty commercial machining, extra-long industrial shaft turning, and large-bore boring.
- Oil country production and heavy-walled piping fabrication utilizing the massive headstock capacity.
- Complex, multi-pass threading configurations supporting 48 distinct Inch thread options.
- Turning oversized flanges, flywheels, and wide faceplate assemblies utilizing the 34-inch removable gap.
Engineered for large-scale manufacturing facilities requiring maximum structural dampening, high-torque industrial power, and massive raw material capacity.
Technical Specifications
| Stock Number | JT9-321860 |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Engine Lathe - Large Spindle Bore |
| Motor Power | 10 HP |
| Electrical Configuration | 230V, Three-Phase (3Ph) |
| Swing Capacities | 26" Over Bed • 16-1/2" Over Cross Slide • 34" Through Gap |
| Distance Between Centers | 80" |
| Spindle Bore / Nose Designation | 4-1/8" Bore / D1-8 Mount |
| Speed Range | 12 Speeds: 36 – 1,800 RPM (Geared Head) |
| Threading Configurations | 48 Inch Threads (2 to 30 TPI) |
| Travels | Cross Slide: 9" • Tailstock Spindle: 6" (5MT Taper) |
| Bed Architecture | 16" Bed Width / 8" Gap Length / 4MT Spindle Taper |
Performance & Engineering Controls
- Oversized 4-1/8" Spindle Bore: Eliminates work-holding bottlenecks by allowing large-diameter bar stock, heavy industrial piping, and drive axles to pass entirely through the D1-8 headstock.
- 16-Inch Extra-Wide Lathe Bed: Massive cast iron width provides a robust baseline support structure, heavily dampening harmonic deflection under heavy tool pressure.
- 10 HP High-Torque Drive Motor: Supplies relentless rotational power to cleanly process difficult-to-machine alloys and large carbon steel components.
- Enclosed Geared Headstock: Provides instantaneous, positive mechanical engagement across 12 speed settings to easily balance rapid finishing cycles and slow roughing cuts.
- Advanced Cross Feed Controls: Features highly precise feeding rates up to 0.0404 inches per revolution for complete control over surface finish parameters.
Why Invest in This Large-Capacity Turning Center
- Bridges the gap into heavy industrial machining, managing the oversized structural components that standard toolroom lathes cannot clear.
- Operates on dedicated 230V 3-Phase commercial lines to ensure consistent, efficient power consumption under constant manufacturing loads.
- Equipped with a long 6-inch tailstock travel featuring a heavy-duty 5MT taper for robust dead-center and structural support of long workpieces.
- Backed by the comprehensive JET Red Assurance 2-Year Warranty for guaranteed professional reliability.
The JET 26x80 establishes an unyielding, high-torque mechanical foundation for large-bore machining operations, delivering absolute precision alongside heavy industrial capacity.
