JET 18x80 Lathe Applications
- Heavy industrial machining, large-diameter shaft turning, and precision boring
- Repeatable, high-speed collet operations for batch production environments
- Turning extreme-diameter flanges and plates via the 27-1/2" removable gap section
- Continuous-duty operation in heavy manufacturing and professional maintenance shops
Engineered for toolrooms that demand the perfect balance of massive work capacity, digital feedback, and specialized turning efficiency.
JET 18x80 Lathe Specifications
| Stock Number | JT9-321492 |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Toolroom Lathe |
| Electrical Configuration | 230V / 460V, Three-Phase (3Ph) |
| Swing Capacities | 18" Over Bed • 11" Over Cross Slide • 27-1/2" Over Gap |
| Distance Between Centers | 80" |
| Spindle Bore / Nose | 3-1/8" Bore / D1-8 Mount (7MT Spindle Taper) |
| Speed Range | 12 Speeds: 25 – 1,800 RPM (Geared Head) |
| Threading Range | 61 Inch Threads (1-5/8 to 72 TPI) / 24 Metric Threads |
| Travels | Cross Slide: 9" • Top Slide: 5-1/8" • Tailstock: 5" |
| Included Accessories | DRO, Collet Closer, Integrated Work Light |
| Overall Dimensions (L x D x H) | 136-1/8" x 40" x 48-7/8" |
Performance & Engineering Controls
- Integrated DRO & Collet Closer provide immediate digital positioning accuracy and rapid work-holding changes, essential for high-throughput production.
- Heavy-Duty Geared Headstock ensures consistent torque even during demanding low-speed roughing cuts.
- Oversized 3-1/8" Spindle Bore allows thick bar stock and long pipe assemblies to be fed directly through the headstock.
- 13-3/8" Wide Bed supplies the rigid structural foundation required to absorb harmonics and ensure chatter-free finishes.
- Massive Threading Gearbox provides 61 Inch and 24 Metric thread pitches, supporting versatile international engineering standards without gear changes.
- D1-8 Spindle Mount enables fast, secure swaps between heavy-duty chucks and large-diameter faceplates.
Why Choose This JET Lathe Package
- Turnkey performance bundle eliminates the need for expensive aftermarket modifications, saving time and simplifying shop installation.
- 80 inches of center distance easily accommodates the longest industrial components, from drive shafts to large-scale cylinders.
- 3-Phase industrial architecture integrates flawlessly into heavy commercial power distribution setups.
- Robust build quality ensures high-precision repeatability and structural durability under constant, high-load operational cycles.
The JET 321492 Engine Lathe is a complete toolroom powerhouse, combining immense physical capacity and torque with the essential precision-monitoring tools required for professional-grade fabrication.
