Lathe DRECHSELMEISTER TWISTER FU-180

The compact lathe with pivot and slide head!
Equipped with a powerful 1.5 HP motor and FU (frequency converter), this machine offers the perfect properties for turning parts of various sizes.

NOW REVISED with the following improvements:

Tailstock shank travel 100 mm with trapezoidal threaded spindle
With new flat steel plate D = 95 mm (instead of D = 80 mm)
Brand new magnetic switch unit with ON switch with light function
Brand new magnetic switch unit with yellow warning light for "reverse" warning
With "standard" / "slow" 2-stage brake switch *
*("slow" braking time for heavier or unbalanced workpieces, or "standard" for all other workpieces)

Description and highlights:

The variant as a standing machine is equipped with the same solid cast feet as the larger TWISTER FU-200 and STRATOS FU-230. This ensures very good stability, even when processing larger and unbalanced workpieces.

The highlights of the TWISTER FU-180:

Great weight and stability for this class of compact machine thanks to solid cast iron construction and heavy cast iron feet
Swivel head that can be moved around the entire bench
Powerful 1.5 HP motor with frequency converter with a wide speed range in 2 belt stages
Exactly aligned tips, including double taper for fast, time-saving alignment when turning wood
Multiple fixing points for the optional extra bed, so it can be used as a bed extension and external turning device
The locating hole in the face of the bed (behind the magnetic cover plate) allows for comfortable machining, even of larger, unbalanced workpieces with the head rotated.
Spindle connection M33 x 3.5 with security slot ASR (Euro)
Movable control box with magnet function, so it can be individually connected to the machine
Includes main switch and forward/reverse switch
Cast iron legs with solid adjustable feet with M20 thread

Center height 180mm
Turning diameter on the bench 358 mm
Distance between points 560 mm (expandable)
M33 x 3.5 thread with security slot ASR (Euro)*
Headstock and tailstock taper MK2
Speeds (2 belt speeds): 50 - 1350 rpm and 150 - 3700 rpm
Tailstock travel 100 mm (with trapezoidal thread), prepared for ER-25 bobbin
1.5 HP motor (230 V connection) with frequency inverter
2 stage brake switch
Weight 144kg