{"product_id":"leblond-rkl1500g-series-geared-head-high-speed-precision-lathe","title":"LeBlond RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed 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 RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed 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\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Gear Head • High Torque Performance • Precision Turning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeBlond RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for powerful, accurate, and reliable machining in demanding industrial environments. Featuring a 16” swing and available in 40” or 60” between centers, this lathe is equipped with a robust 7.5 HP motor and a 16-speed geared headstock that delivers consistent torque across a wide RPM range. Built with a precision-ground Meehanite cast bed and a hardened alloy steel spindle, the RKL1500G ensures superior stability, reduced vibration, and long-lasting performance for high-precision turning operations.\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 RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty metal turning and large workpiece machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool rooms, maintenance shops, and industrial repair facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction machining and fabrication environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread cutting, boring, facing, and precision shaft work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral machining across ferrous and non-ferrous materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eDesigned for machinists requiring higher power, increased swing capacity, and consistent precision in demanding applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeBlond RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance Between Centers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\" \/ 60\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing Over Cross Slide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwing in Gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.95\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Slide Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop Slide Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.92\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.236\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Nose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD1-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Bore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.066\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Taper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Speed Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 2000 RPM (16 Speeds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInch Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(45) 2 – 72 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Threads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(39) 0.2 – 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLead Screw Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLead Screw Pitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLongitudinal Feed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002 – 0.067 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross Feed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.001 – 0.034 IPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTailstock Taper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuill Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V \/ 3PH \/ 60Hz (Single Phase Available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine Dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 110\" x 45\" x 75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3090 – 3310 lbs\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 RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe Performance \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged alloy steel spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardened, precision ground, and dynamically balanced for durability and accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-speed geared headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high torque across a wide RPM range up to 2000 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty 7.5 HP motor\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the power required for demanding cutting applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision bearing system\u003c\/strong\u003e with tapered roller and ball bearings ensures smooth, stable operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeehanite cast iron bed\u003c\/strong\u003e with induction-hardened ways (HRC 50) for long-lasting wear resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide bed with one-piece base\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes vibration and maximizes machining accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable gap bed\u003c\/strong\u003e increases capacity for larger diameter workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant lubrication system\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures extended life of gears and bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated safety features\u003c\/strong\u003e including spindle brake pedal, chuck guard with interlock, and overload clutch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive tooling package\u003c\/strong\u003e including steady rest, follow rest, taper attachment, faceplate, and tool post.\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 RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-power 7.5 HP motor for demanding machining operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-speed gearbox provides versatility across materials and applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty construction ensures long-term precision and reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded swing capacity for larger workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted LeBlond engineering for consistent industrial performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003eThe LeBlond RKL1500G Series Geared Head High Speed Precision Lathe is a powerful, reliable solution for shops that demand precision, durability, and high-performance turning capability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LeBlond","offers":[{"title":"40\"","offer_id":53273744245101,"sku":"Lathe RKL1500G-40","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\"","offer_id":53273744277869,"sku":"Lathe RKL1500G-60","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/6996\/6445\/files\/LeBlond_RKL1500G_Series_geared_head_high-speed_precision_lathe_featuring_heavy-duty_manual_controls_gearbox_spindle_wide_bed_construction_and_integrated_work_light_for_industrial_metal_turning_applications..png?v=1777574825","url":"https:\/\/ironlinetools.com\/products\/leblond-rkl1500g-series-geared-head-high-speed-precision-lathe","provider":"Iron Line Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}