{"product_id":"leblond-rkl-6500g-she-series-large-bore-heavy-duty-precision-lathe","title":"LeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe","description":"\u003c!-- CY\/3.C | CLEAN + READABLE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .iron-theme{\n      --black:#0b0b0b; --gray:#6b7280;\n      --red:#c1121f; --red2:#e11d2e;\n      --border:#e5e7eb; --soft:#f8fafc;\n      font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n      color: var(--black);\n      max-width: 1100px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n    .shell{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}\n    .top{padding:24px;}\n    .kicker{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray);margin:0 0 8px;}\n    h1{margin:0;font-size:30px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;}\n    .sub{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:15px;max-width:100ch;}\n    .stripe{height:8px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red) 0%,var(--red) 70%,var(--red2) 100%);}\n    .content{padding:24px;background:var(--soft);}\n    .card{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;padding:20px;margin:18px 0;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.06);}\n    h2{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:19px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}\n    h2:before{content:\"\";width:10px;height:10px;background:var(--red);border-radius:2px;}\n    ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;}\n    ul li{margin:8px 0;}\n    table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;}\n    th, td{border:1px solid var(--border);padding:10px;text-align:left;}\n    th{background:#f3f4f6;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:900;}\n    .callout{border:1px dashed rgba(193,18,31,.5);background:rgba(193,18,31,.06);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;font-size:14px;margin-top:12px;}\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"LeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Product Description\" class=\"cy3c-wrap iron-theme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shell\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kicker\"\u003eExtreme Capacity • Ultra Heavy Duty • Maximum Bore Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the most demanding large-scale machining environments, delivering extreme capacity, precision, and structural strength. With a massive 65” swing over bed and up to 472” between centers, this lathe is engineered for oversized workpieces requiring stability and accuracy. Its robust FC-25 cast iron construction, advanced spindle system, and high-performance gearbox ensure consistent results under the heaviest cutting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stripe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas industry pipe and casing machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy equipment, mining, and energy sector manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipbuilding and structural fabrication projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge shaft, roller, and cylindrical component machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision boring, threading, and taper turning of oversized parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eIdeal for operations requiring maximum swing capacity, extreme bore sizes, and long-bed heavy-duty turning performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHE-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Cross Slide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing in Gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth of Gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance Between Centers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78″ – 472″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Bore Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6″, 9″, 10″, 12″, 14″, or 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Nose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2-15 or A2-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Speed Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(9″, 10″): 3–320 \/ 5–500 RPM\u003cbr\u003e(6″, 12″, 14″, 16″): 2.5–250 \/ 4–400 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLongitudinal Feeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0034″ – 0.40″ \/ rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Feeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0017″ – 0.20″ \/ rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 – 30 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiametral Pitch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 120 DP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModule Pitch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 – 30 MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeadscrew\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 1\/4″ Diameter, 2 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Slide Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompound Rest Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 1\/2″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRapid Traverse Speed (Long)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80″ \/ min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRapid Traverse Speed (Cross)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37″ \/ min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Quill Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 7.1″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Quill Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.8″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 HP, 30 HP, or 40 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRapid Traverse Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24,692 – 55,557 lbs (varies by length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Performance \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-strength FC-25 cast iron bed\u003c\/strong\u003e with box-type structure provides exceptional rigidity and vibration control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged one-piece spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by precision bearings ensures maximum accuracy under heavy loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNi-Cr-Mo alloy gears and shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e are carburized and precision ground for long-lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-step spindle speed system\u003c\/strong\u003e optimized for torque and efficiency across large diameter machining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectromagnetic braking system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers rapid stopping for improved safety and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully enclosed gearbox\u003c\/strong\u003e allows inch, metric, module, and diametral threading without gear changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForced lubrication system\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains consistent operation and reduces wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated safety clutch protection\u003c\/strong\u003e safeguards drivetrain components during heavy cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced carriage and apron design\u003c\/strong\u003e with automatic lubrication and safety interlocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid traverse system\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances productivity for longitudinal and cross movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaper attachment capability\u003c\/strong\u003e enables precision taper turning up to ±10°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STANDARD EQUIPMENT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Standard Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant system with pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length splash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-way rapid traverse system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor bolts and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED work light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeveling pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle center sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-speed tailstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteady rest with roller jaws (700mm max capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-way quick turn turret tool post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation manual and parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolbox with tools and touch-up paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- OPTIONAL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe Optional Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewall digital readout system (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick change tool post with holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision live center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeyless drill chuck and arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional steady rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-jaw scroll chuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-jaw independent chuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the LeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 65” swing capacity for the largest industrial workpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle bore options up to 16” for extreme pipe and tubular machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended turning length up to 472” for ultra-long components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty cast construction for maximum rigidity and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced gearbox offering full threading flexibility without gear changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eThe LeBlond RKL-6500G (SHE) Series Large Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe is engineered for industries that demand maximum size capacity, structural strength, and precision machining 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