Using a massive cast iron 45 deg slant bed with optimal chip clearance ensures that a CNC lathe, with choice of main spindle drives, produces a high level of swarf removal capability.
A massive high grade SG iron casting creates a 5.2 tonne 45 deg slant bed with optimal chip clearance defines the high level of swarf removal capability of the latest Dugard Eagle 300 CNC lathe which now incorporates the ability to select the most appropriate spindle and drive system package to suit the intended production use. Available from C. Dugard of Hove, Sussex, this competitively priced machine, with swing over the bed of 600mm and a maximum cutting diameter of 450mm by 700mm cutting length, provides the choice of three drives.

These provide the option of 35 to 3,500 revs/min from a 20kW AC motor, 2,500 rev/min through a 18.5kW motor and high torque two-speed gearbox, or 25 to 3,500 rev/min from a 22kW drive.

The hydraulic 10 station turret with 0.3s index time is mounted on linear guideways to enable rapid traverse rates of 20m/min in X and 24m/min in Y to be achieved.

Positioning accuracy is two microns and repeatability +0.0013 mm in X and 4 microns for positioning and +0.0025mm repeatability in Z.

A hydraulic tailstock with 85mm quill diameter and 120mm programmable quill travel is standard with programmable auto-positioning an option.

Barfeed is optional for stock size up to 77mm diameter with parts-catcher and choice of manual or automatic tool setting probes.

As a further option a 315mm power chuck with eight station turret can be specified in preference to the standard 252mm hydraulic chuck with through bore.