Specs for Manual Machine Lathe~1.docx

This document contains specifications for a heavy-duty manual precision engine lathe required by the State of Illinois for fiscal year 2026. The lathe must be a 16" x 60" model with a minimum 7.5 horsepower motor, featuring a digital variable speed range of 20-2,000 RPM and a minimum 3-inch spindle bore. Key capacity requirements include a minimum 16-inch swing over bed, 24-inch swing over gap, and 60-inch distance between centers. The equipment must operate on 220-volt three-phase power and include a variable speed control knob with digital readout and a gearbox that accommodates both inch and metric thread selection. Additional required accessories include a 3-jaw 10-inch chuck, 12-inch face plate, steady rest, removable gap, back plate, coolant system, American tool post, full-length splash guard, center sleeves, dead center, tool kit, chuck guard, tool guard, lead screw cover, and safety cover at end of spindle. The equipment must feature UL or CSA electrical components, including a UL spindle motor and CSA pump motor.

The specifications document establishes detailed technical requirements for the manual lathe across multiple categories, including headstock specifications with 12 spindle speeds in both high (235-2,000 rpm) and low (20-170 rpm) ranges, thread and feed capabilities in both inch and metric measurements, carriage dimensions, bed specifications, and tailstock requirements with MT #4 taper. The lathe must include electrical safety features and be wired for 220-volt or 440-volt operation. No information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendors, funding sources, or contract award timelines is provided in this specifications document.