Specs for Manual Machine Lathe~2.docx

This is a specifications document for a manual machine lathe solicitation by the State of Illinois for FY27, open to all vendors through BidBuy. The procurement seeks a heavy-duty, 16" x 60" manual precision engine lathe featuring a minimum 7.5 horsepower motor with variable digital speed control ranging from 20 to 2,000 RPM. The lathe must include a minimum 3-inch spindle bore, capacity of at least 16-inch swing over bed, 24-inch swing over gap, and 60-inch distance between centers. 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, and tool kit. The equipment must be wired for 220V or 440V three-phase operation and include comprehensive safety features such as chuck guard, tool guard, lead screw cover, and spindle end safety cover with UL or CSA electrical components.

The specifications detail precise technical requirements including headstock spindle speeds of 235-2,000 RPM (high range) and 20-170 RPM (low range) with 12 spindle speeds, a D1-8 camlock spindle nose, and multiple thread and feed ranges for both inch and metric measurements. The lathe bed must measure at minimum 77 inches in length and 11 inches in width, with cross-slide travel of at least 9 inches and compound travel of at least 4 inches. The tailstock quill diameter must be minimum 2.25 inches with MT #4 taper and a minimum 5-inch quill travel. All electrical components, including the spindle motor and pump motor, must meet UL or CSA certification standards. The document provides comprehensive specifications in both imperial and metric measurements to ensure clarity for potential vendors submitting bids.