WILLIS Model PK 40 Big Bore Large Engine Lathe, Gear Headed 18 Speeds, 7-700 RPM
The Willis PK 40 lathe is a big bore, conventional manual lathe with a 40" swing, 120" distance between centers, and a 10" spindle bore, designed for heavy-duty oil country applications.
Outstanding Features
One piece bed, floor type casting
2 Shear bed way with extra way supporting the apron
All ways are hardened and ground
Alloy steel spindle with opposed taper roller bearings
Hardened and ground gears, shafts and cross slide ways
Electromagnetic spindle brake
18-Speed geared headstock
6-Way rapid traverse and power feed to top slide
Totally enclosed universal inch / metric gear box
Carriage position device
Dual voltage spindle motor, 20 to 50 HP
Pressurized one shot lube system for cross slide and carriage
| Swing | 40" | 1,016 mm |
| Centers | 120" | 3,048 mm |
| Spindle Bore | 10" | 254 mm |
| Power | 40 hp | 29.8 kW |
| RPM | 700 RPM | 700 RPM |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 29" | 736.6 mm |
| Weight | 23,000 lbs | 23,000 lbs |
swing over the bed (inches) 40
swing over crosslide(inches) 29
swing over the gap(inches) 57
distance between centers 118” / 3m
spindle motor 30 HP
thread range inch (60) 0.5 - 28 TPI
thread range metric (60) 1 - 56mm
longitudinal feeds “/rev 0.0018 - 0.1
cross feeds “/rev 0.001 - 0.05
longitudinal rapid traverse 80 “/min
crossfeed rapid traverse 40 ”/min
crosslide travel 26”
compound travel 15”
tailstock quill diameter 4 1/2”
tailstock taper 6MT
bed width 22”
weight (120” center distance) 24,000 lbs.
Standard Features
30HP spindle motor
Hardened and ground alloy steel gears and shafts in the headstock
Electromagnetic spindle brake
Single piece bed casting resting entirely on the floor with hardened and ground ways to at least 450 Brinell
3 hardened and ground bed ways. 2 ways are located on the top of the bed and support the carriage, while the 3rd bed way is located on the front lower part of the bed and supports the apron, which reduces any cantilever effect. Also provides additional support when turning large O.D. parts.
Hardened and ground cross slide ways
Automatic lubrication for the ways and lead screws
6 ways power feed (carriage, crosslide, and compound), compound power feed is ideal for cutting steep tapers, chamfers, etc.
6-way rapid traverse (carriage, crosslide, and compound)
Natural and removable gap bed
Universal gearbox with forced lubrication and safety clutch
60 standard inch and 60 standard metric threads
Massive tailstock body ensures stability under heavy loads
2 speed hardened and ground tailstock quill is convenient for fast positioning or drilling
Low volt control
4 way tool post
Thread chasing dial
Coolant system
Halogen work light
Toolbox and tools
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Price Tariff
Rear chuck adaptor, 10” bore $ 4,880 $590
Infinitely Variable Spindle Speeds $14,210 $1,710
Alternative spindle bores available POR
Steady rest, roller type (400mm capacity) $ 6,810 $820
Steady rest, roller type (350-700mm capacity) $7,410 $890
Roller Supporter POR
Follow rest, 300mm capacity, brass tip $3,660 $440
145mm tailstock quill in lieu of standard $4,670 $570
160mm tailstock quill in lieu of standard POR
235mm tailstock with rotary quill (live) in lieu of standard $10,150 $1,220
Taper turning attachment $12,180 $1,470
Semi-auto cycle and Hydraulic Taper/Copy System $45,680 $5,490
40HP spindle motor in lieu of standard motor POR
40HP motor, 50HP inverter for VS machines in lieu of standard POR
Newall NMS800 2 axis DRO, installed with Display built into control panel on the carriage $7,920 $960
Full length rear splashguard with full length chip conveyor $14,210 $ 1,710
28” steel body 4 jaw chuck with 2 piece jaws, A2-15 mount (Taiwan) POR
34” steel body 4 jaw chuck with 2 piece jaws, A2-15 mount (Taiwan) $11,170 $1,350
European Built Lathe Chucks (Bison), direct mount
25” 3 jaw, steel body, 9.9” hole, A2-15 mount $18,590
25” 3 jaw Xtra Heavy Duty, steel body, 10.7” hole, A2-15 mount $22,920
32” 3 jaw Xtra Heavy Duty, steel body, 10.7” hole, A2-15 mount $ $37,680
25” 4 jaw, steel body, 10.5” hole, A2-15 mount, extra heavy duty $13,820
28” 4 jaw, steel body, 10.5” hole, A2-15 mount, extra heavy duty $18,810
32” 4 jaw, steel body, 10.5” hole, A2-15 mount, extra heavy duty $24,770