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title: Sharp 1340VS Precision Engine Lathe  (#1315)
description: "NEW Sharp 1340VS Precision Engine Lathe  (#1315) - ​13\" X 40\" Capacity Lathe with 2000 RPM 3HP Drive, D1-4 Camlock Spindle, 8\" 3 Jaw Chuck, Gap Bed Frame, Single Phase Electrics, Coolant System, Foot Brake and Tailstock."
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# [Sharp 1340VS Precision Engine Lathe  (#1315)](https://www.southernfabsales.com/machines/new-sharp-1340vs-precision-engine-lathe-1315)

 Written by [Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales](https://www.southernfabsales.com/machines/author/southern-fabricating-machinery-sales) | Apr 16, 2018 1:07:15 PM

13" X 40" Capacity Manual Engine Lathe with 2000 RPM 3HP Drive, D1-4 Camlock Spindle, 8" 3 Jaw Chuck, Gap Bed Frame, Single Phase Electrics, Coolant System Foot Brake and Tailstock.

**STANDARD EQUIPMENT:**

- 3-Jaw 8” Chuck
- Removable Gap
- Steady Rest (Capacity = ¼” – 3-3/4”)
- Coolant System
- Splash Guard
- 4-Way Tool Post
- 6” Diameter Back Plate
- Threading Dial
- Foot Brake
- Center Sleeve (MT #5 x #3)
- Dead Centers (MT #3)
- Wired 220V (**440V – Optional additional transformer charge required)
- Tool Kit (includes: Machine Manual, Half Nut Wrench, Wrench 17m, 19m, Set of 6 Allen wrenches, Phillip Screwdriver, Flat Head Screwdriver, Oil can, Grease Gun, Rear Way Cover Bracket, Pin for Indicator, Can of Paint)

**FEATURES:**

- 13”x 40” Capacity
- 7-5/8” Over Cross Slide
- 40-2000 RPM
- “VS” Model can run single phase electrics
- D1-4 Camlock Spindle 1-1/2” Bore
- Gap Bed
- 3 HP Motor (2-Speed Motor)
- Hardened and Ground Bed Ways (Rockwell 50)
- Larger Compound, Tailstock, and Apron Allow Heavier Cutting with Less Vibration than Competitive Models Vari-Speed, All Geared Headstock Housed inside a Sturdy Cast Iron Base.
- Jog Button for Easy Gear Engagement and Inching Spindle
- Quick Change Gearbox Offers a Wide Range of Threads

**SPECIFICATIONS: **

**Capacity**

Swing Over Bed: 13”

Swing Over Cross Slide: 8-5/16”

Swing Over Gap: 18-1/2”

Width Of Bed: 7-1/2”

Width of Gap: 9.25”

Distance Between Centers: 40”

**Headstock**

Spindle Nose Type: D1-4 camlock

Spindle Bore: 1-9/16”

Spindle Speeds: 40-2,000 RPM

Taper of Spindle Bore: MT#5

**Threads and Feeds**

Longitudinal Feeds – in/rev (40): 0.0016 - 0.046

Cross Feeds – in / rev (40): 0.0005 –0.015”

Inch Threads (40): 2-56 tpi

Metric Threads (22): 0. 5 –12mm

Leadscrew Pitch, Diameter: 8 tpi, 1”

**Carriage**

Apron Width: 11”

Cross Slide Width: 4.5”

Cross Slide Travel: 6-3/4”

Compound Rest Travel: 3-1/2”

**Bed**

Bed Length: 64”

Bed Width: 7-1/2”

**Tailstock**

Quill Travel (graduated): 4”

Quill Diameter: 1-9/16”

Quill Taper: MT#3

**General**

Spindle Motor: 3 HP

Net Weight (approx.): 1,550 LBS

Standard Color: Gray

**Electrical:**

Voltage 220 3PH (440 volts optional)

Total Power Consumption 220V 3KVA/10 amps, 440V 3KVA/5 amps

*****All Price, Location and Specifications Subject to Change without Notice*****

**MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR MACHINE - CALL FOR COMPLETE QUOTATION LISTING ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS.**

(Get the 1340VS-K Package which includes: 2 Axis Newall Digital Readout, Follower Rest, Chuck Guard with Limit Switch and Work Light all for just $14,400) 

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