NEW PRECISION MATTHEWS MACHINERY CO PM-1440GT-VS
Overview
PM-1440GT-VS Main Features
This PM-1440GT-VS is a brand new model as of 2025. This is the same as our popular PM-1440GT Lathe, but now with Variable Spindle Speeds, driven by a Hitachi Variable Frequency Drive, with 3 speed ranges. This allows you to dial in your speeds during operation, allowing for the best possible surface finishes.
Machine operates on both Single or Three Phase - No need for expensive converters if you only have single phase available
Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
Large 2” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
Short Spindle Length, only 15-1/2", perfect for gunsmithing work
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 long service life
All gears and shafts in headstock hardened and precision ground for long life and extremely quiet running
FC-25 Meehanite Cast Iron used for rigidity and vibration dampening
Removable Gap for larger diameter work
High quality electronics used throughout machine
Slip Clutch on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the use of a solid micrometer carriage stop for repetitive work
High 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
Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature
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
Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock, and Apron, for efficient lubrication, and long life, yet simple and reliable, 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 Japanese Spindle Bearings are used, NACHI Brand at this time
Locking Tang in tail stock
Longest in the industry, 5 Year Warranty!
PM-1440GT-VS Standard Accessories
(Machine operates on both single or 3 phase)
Variable Spindle Speeds driven by a Hitachi VFD- Adjustable on the fly while running
Complete Base with Chip Tray
L.E.D. Work Light
NACHI (Japan) Spindle bearings, with +/- .0001" Max Spindle Runout
D1-5 Quick Change Spindle Mount
Back Splash Guard
Reducing Sleeve for Headstock Center
4 Way Tool Post
Headstock Dead Center
Tail Stock Dead Center
Thread Chasing Dial (4” Travel Thread Dial, for easier inch thread cutting)
Feed Rod Clutch (To prevent overloading and using carriage stops)
Everything Needed for listed Inch and Metric Thread Pitches
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
Coolant System
Foot Brake
Belt Cover Interlock Switch
D1-5 Face Plate (12" Diameter)
(6) Pcs Cast Iron Leveling Pads with Bolts
5 Year Warranty
*Note, chucks are not included standard, please select chuck option from the optional accessories if you need a chuck with your machine
Specs
PM-1440GT-VS
[Main Specifications]
Compound Leadscrew Pitch: 10 TPI
Cross-slide Leadscrew Pitch: 10 TPI
Bed Length: 51 in
Bed Width: 7.5 in
Distance Between Centers: 40"
Follow Rest Capacity: 1 in
Gap Insert Length: 7.75 in
Internal Taper: Internal MT5-1/2
Quill Tailstock Taper: MT3
Spindle Bore Diameter: 2"
Spindle Centerline to Floor: 43 in
Spindle Face to Gap End: 5.5 in
Spindle Face to Tailstock Quill Face: 44 in
Spindle Length: 15.5 in
Spindle Length to Typical Chuck Face: 19.5 in
Steady Rest Capacity: 3 in
Swing over bed: 14 in
Swing over cross-slide: 8.75 in
Swing over gap: 20.75 in
Main (Threading) Leadscrew Pitch: 8 TPI
Spindle Mount Type: D1-5 Camlock
Tailstock Leadscrew Pitch: 10 TPI
Variant Base: Steel Base
[Travels]
Saddle Travel: 36.25 in
Compound Travel: 3.5 in
Cross-Slide Travel: 7 in
Quill Travel: 4 in
[Table]
[DRO Specifications]
[Power Requirements]
Amperage: 15
Voltage: 220V
Phase: Dual 1Φ or 3Φ
Power Frequency: 60Hz
Horsepower: 3
Plug supplied: Direct Wire, no wire or plug included
[Motor and Drive]
Motor Type: AC with Variable Frequency Drive
Speed Adjustment: Dual Stepped and Variable
Spindle Minimum Speed: 36
Spindle Maximum Speed: 2,000
Spindle Speeds: 50, 70, 95, 140, 180, 250, 340, 510, 700, 980, 1350, 2000
[Cutting Capacities]
Longitudinal Feed Rate Range: 0.0026-0.0368 IPR
Cross-slide Feed Rate Range: 0.0013-0.0184 IPR
Inch Threads: Choice of 36, 3-56 TPI
Metric Threads: Choice of 34, 0.4-7.2mm pitch
[Unit Dimensions]
Unit Length: 73 in
Unit Width: 30 in
Unit Height: 57 in
Unit Weight: 1600 lb
[Shipping Information]
Shipping Length: 78 in
Shipping Width: 48 in
Shipping Height: 62 in
Shipping Weight: 1800 lb
Liftgate Eligible: Yes
HS Code: 8458.19
Country of Origin: Taiwan
[Machine Footprint]
Footprint Depth: 16.5 in
Footprint Width X-Axis: 68 in
Base Footprints: Headstock Base is 16.5 D x 14.25 W, Tailstock Base 16.5 D, 11.125 W, and 42-5/8" between the bases
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