A manual/CNC straight bed lathe is a low cost, 'entry level' machine has a control system that can be mastered within a day, even by users with no previous CNC experience.

The new 400 mm swing over bed, 54mm spindle bore XYZ ProTURN SLX 1630 manual/CNC straight bed lathe is XYZ Machine Tools' answer to requests for a low cost, entry level ProTURN. This new machine, which has a distance between centres of 760mm, retains features such as solid castings for the main elements, oversize 'vee and flat' bedways that provide a large bearing surface, heavy duty tailstock and high quality gears and bearings in the headstock, while introducing the ProtoTRAK SLX control. This latest version of the innovative ProtoTRAK control has been designed to provide entry level CNC technology that can be mastered within a day, even by users with no previous CNC experience.

It's unique 'traking' feature allows the operator to physically wind through the tool path, ensuring collision-free operation and boosting user confidence.

Other features include constant surface speed, colour graphics and Windows XP operating system.

The XYZ ProTURN 1630's 5.5kW spindle motor provides a variable speed range of 150-2500 rev/min, and standard equipment includes a 200mm diameter three-jaw chuck, four-way square toolpost, joystick control for rapid movement, electro-magnetic spindle brake, and interlocked chuck and swarf guards.

Optional equipment includes DXF file converter, RS232 interface, USB thumb drive flash memory, Dickson quick change toolpost and six holders, steadies and collet closers.