Universal Desktop Lathe Machine BL1224
The BL1224 is a bench lathe built around a gap bed, which is what lets a small machine take a disc or flange far larger than its 305mm swing over the bed would otherwise allow. Swing over the carriage is 173mm and swing in the gap is 440mm. The V-way bedways are induction hardened and ground, and the machine is enginee...
What This Machine Does
The BL1224 is a bench lathe built around a gap bed, which is what lets a small machine take a disc or flange far larger than its 305mm swing over the bed would otherwise allow. Swing over the carriage is 173mm and swing in the gap is 440mm. The V-way bedways are induction hardened and ground, and the machine is engineered from high grade casting, so a bench-sized lathe still holds its geometry under load. The headstock is belt driven, which keeps it quiet and simple, giving 12 speed steps from 50 to 1200 r.p.m. through an MT5 spindle with a 36mm diameter. Threading covers 15 kinds of metric thread from 0.25 to 7.5mm and 40 kinds of inch thread from 4 to 112 T.P.I., and feeds run 0.12 to 0.42mm per revolution. Cross and longitudinal feeds interlock so both cannot be engaged at once, and an inching switch is provided for test running. Motor power is 1.1KW with a 0.04KW coolant pump.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Gap bed swings 440mm so large flanges and discs can be machined on a bench lathe
- V-way bedways induction hardened and ground so the carriage keeps its alignment
- 12 speed steps from 50 to 1200 r.p.m. give slow speeds for large diameters and threading
- 15 metric threads from 0.25 to 7.5mm and 40 inch threads from 4 to 112 T.P.I.
- Cross and longitudinal interlocking feed prevents both feeds being engaged together
- Inching switch allows a safe test run before committing to a cut
- Belt-driven headstock runs quietly and is simple to maintain
- Coolant motor fitted so the machine is ready for coolant-fed cutting
Where Universal Desktop Lathe Machine BL1224 Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Large diameter flanges will not clear a plain bed on a bench-sized lathe
- Unhardened bedways wear near the chuck and the lathe loses accuracy
- Engaging cross and longitudinal feed together crashes the tool on machines without an interlock
- Starting a cut without a test run risks a crash when the setup is not verified
- Repair threads in both metric and inch cannot be cut on a single-system machine
- Dry cutting shortens tool life on steel work
Who It Is For
- Maintenance workshops making and repairing their own parts
- Small machine shops needing gap bed capacity in a bench footprint
- Technical schools and training centres
- Distributors supplying bench lathes in export markets
Application Scenarios
- Turning a large flange or pulley in the gap that would not clear the bed
- Cutting metric or inch threads on repair components
- General shaft and bush turning up to 530mm between centres
- Training work in a technical school where safety interlocks matter
- Small batch turned parts in a maintenance workshop
- Coolant-fed turning of steel components
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- V-way bedways induction hardened and ground
- Gap bed for large diameter work
- High grade casting construction
- Cross and longitudinal interlocking feed
- Inching switch for test running
- Belt-driven headstock with low noise
- 12 speed steps from 50 to 1200 r.p.m.
- Metric and inch threading available
- Coolant motor fitted
Specifications
| Machine type | Universal gap bed desktop lathe |
|---|---|
| Models | BL1224 |
| Swing over bed | 305mm |
| Swing over carriage | 173mm |
| Swing over gap | 440mm |
| Width of bedway | 182mm |
| Distance between centres | 530mm |
| Taper of spindle | M.T.5 |
| Spindle diameter | 36mm |
| Step of speed | 12 steps |
| Range of speed | 50-1200 r.p.m. |
| Metric thread | 15 kinds (0.25-7.5mm) |
| Inch thread | 40 kinds (4-112 T.P.I.) |
| Range of feed | 0.12-0.42mm/r |
| Motor power | 1.1KW |
| Coolant motor | 0.04KW |
| Packing size | 1420*750*760 mm |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Turning
- Facing
- Thread cutting
- Boring
Quality Control
- Bedway hardness and ground finish checked after induction hardening
- Spindle run-out measured at the M.T.5 nose
- All 12 speed steps verified across the 50 to 1200 r.p.m. range
- Metric and inch thread pitches test cut against the charts
- Feed interlock and inching switch function tested before packing
Customisation Options
- Chuck steady rest and tooling package quoted with the machine
- Supply voltage and frequency set for your market for the 1.1KW motor
- Metric or inch thread chart supplied to suit your workshop practice
- Coolant system prepared for the cutting fluid you use
- Manual prepared in your working language
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| BV20-1 manual small bench lathe | The BV20-1 is lighter with a 220mm swing and six speeds; the BL1224 adds a gap bed to 440mm 12 speeds a coolant pump and a feed interlock |
|---|---|
| HQ800 multi purpose drilling milling machine | The HQ800 mills and drills as well but the BL1224 is a dedicated lathe, with a gap bed and 40 inch thread pitches for turning work |
| A full size floor lathe | A floor lathe needs a machine bay and foundation; the BL1224 gives 440mm gap capacity from a 1420*750*760 mm packing footprint |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Install on a solid stand and level the machine before the first cut
Step 2
Remove the gap piece where the workpiece exceeds the 305mm swing over the bed
Step 3
Mount the work and select one of the 12 speeds from 50 to 1200 r.p.m.
Step 4
Use the inching switch to test run the setup before cutting
Step 5
Set a feed between 0.12 and 0.42mm per revolution
Step 6
Engage either cross or longitudinal feed, the interlock prevents both
Step 7
Select the metric or inch thread from the chart when threading and engage the leadscrew
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Questions About Universal Desktop Lathe Machine BL1224
How large a diameter can it turn?
305mm swing over the bed, 173mm over the carriage and 440mm in the gap, with 530mm between centres.
What threads does it cut?
15 kinds of metric thread from 0.25 to 7.5mm and 40 kinds of inch thread from 4 to 112 T.P.I.
What is the interlocking feed for?
Cross and longitudinal feeds interlock so both cannot be engaged at the same time, which prevents a crash during a cut.
What is the spindle taper and diameter?
M.T.5 taper with a 36mm spindle diameter, on a bedway 182mm wide.
Does it come with coolant?
Yes. A 0.04KW coolant motor is fitted alongside the 1.1KW main motor.
How is the machine packed?
Packing size is 1420*750*760 mm, crated for sea freight. Send us your destination port for FOB CFR or CIF pricing.
What are your payment terms?
30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
Request a Quote on the Universal Desktop Lathe Machine BL1224
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