NEW PRECISION MATTHEWS MACHINERY CO PM-1236T-3PH

PM-1236T Main Features
Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
Priced right, with cost saving measures to keep the price down
Meant for hobby-type or light industrial users who are not using the machine for heavy production, but still want the benefits of a high quality machine at a lower price point (Typical examples where the PM-1236T is suitable: high end hobby users, R&D shops, or industrial users who may use it a few days per week. If it will be used daily, please select PM-1340GT, gears and shafts in the 1340GT are different, they are a hardened alloy steel, meant for daily use, pro gunsmiths, industrial shops, production, etc.)
Large 1-9/16” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
Short Spindle Length, only 13-3/4", perfect for hobby gunsmithing work
Extra thick spindle wall for extra rigidity, almost double when compared with most other machines in this size
Power feed on Carriage, and Cross Slide, both left and right, and in and out, for both turning and facing operations with automatic feed. Allows for the best surface finish in all directions.
Induction Hardened and Precision Ground Bed Ways to resist wear and give a longer service life
Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature, NO CHANGE GEARS for any inch thread or feed rate, only change gears required are for Metric threads
4” Travel Thread Dial, 32 tooth gear on thread dial, 8 TPI Main Leadscrew for easier threading using the half nut / thread dial
Large diameter, extra thick wall tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations
Locking Tang in tail stock
Removable Gap for larger diameter work when needed
High quality electronics used throughout machine, very reliable contactors, motors, etc.
Slip Clutch is standard on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the use of a solid carriage stop for repetitive work
Precision Tapered Roller Bearings used in spindle, for the ultimate in long life, high precision, and best surface finishes. Guaranteed Run Out +/- .0001" for ultimate precision
True INCH PITCH main lead screw, cross feed, and compound lead screws make it easy to use for the INCH measurement System, yet still has the Metric readings on dials for the ultimate in versatility for any job that may come about – No Confusing Metric Conversions like with some other brands
Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock, and Apron, for efficient lubrication, and long life, yet simple and reliable, and does not require any filter changes or pump maintenance as with oil pump lubrication systems. Also no risk of losing oil flow to expensive parts as there can be with pump lubricated systems
Only Extremely High Precision Spindle Bearings are used, NACHI (Japan)
3 Year Warranty covers all parts of the machine (parts only, service not included in any warranty)

PM-1236T Standard Equipment
PM‐1236T High Precision Lathe
High Precision Japanese Spindle Bearings, +/‐ .0001” Spindle Runout Max
6” Economy 3 Jaw Chuck, with one Set each Inside and Outside Jaws
LED work Light
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
10” Face Plate
Back Splash Guard
Chip Tray
4 Way Tool Post
T Slotted Compound Slide (To allow easy quick change tool post installation)
Threading Dial (4” Travel Dial, 32 Tooth)
Reducing Sleeve for headstock
Dead Center for Headstock
Dead Center for Tailstock
Feed Rod Clutch
Misc. Tools for operation
D1‐4 Camlock Quick Change Spindle
3 Year Warranty
Stand is shown in some pictures, Stand is optional (As shown in selections)