McLean Lathes are ideal for high production turning and milling of metals, plastics, rubber, and wood products. The McLean Lathe comes in four basic models from 2 axis through 6 axis. With the ability to have more than one tool cutting simultaneously, In many applications this machine will out perform CNC lathes costing two to three times the price.
The Model #500
McLean Lathe is a 2-axis
production machine, and often dedicated to a long-run part. This can be a turned part or a
milled part. Many times the #500 is placed along side a screw machine or a CNC lathe so
the operator of the primary machine can do the second operation also. The #500 is
available with any two standard slides. The most popular is the Tail Slide and the Rear
Slide. This leaves the front open for easier loading. The controller is very easy to use. No
cams or tapes, and it's not a computer that requires programming.
The
Model #750 McLean Lathe is a 3-axis production machine. This unit finds it's
place in the job shop or production plant where several different jobs will be run on it.
You may find that some of the simpler jobs you have run on your CNC lathe could be run
more economically on a McLean #750 and let the CNC lathe do the more difficult jobs.
Replace the standard Tail Slide with the optional Heavy Duty
Box & "L" #10-550 Tail Slide and increase the
flexibility to include internal O-ring grooves and internal contours with form tools.
Also, the relieving action can be used to eliminate withdrawal marks. The controller has
No cams or tapes, and it's not a computer that requires
programming.
The Model #1000 McLean Lathe is a 6-axis production
machine. The controller of the Model #1000 is a microprocessor, developed specifically for
production machining. The controller works both as a fully automatic control for a
"lights-out" operation, or as a semi-automatic control. The controller will
individually actuate six different motions and has internal capacity for two additional
signals that can be used for automation. Spindle speeds can be preset for each slide
action, in both forward and reverse directions during the same cycle. A batch counter is
used to shut off the machine after a preset number of pieces are run, and is very useful
for inspecting quantities, or when using a barfeed. The parts-per -hour rate is calculated
every minute and the total constantly displayed. The Model #1000 Controller also stores
several of your programs, and can recall the complete times and spindle speeds the next
time you want to do the same job.
The Model #1500 McLean Lathe is a 6-axis production
machine. The controller of the Model #1500 is a microprocessor, developed specifically for
production machining. The controller works both as a fully automatic control for a
"lights-out" operation, or as a semi-automatic control. The controller will
individually actuate six different motions and has internal capacity for two additional
signals that can be used for automation. Spindle speeds can be preset for each slide
action, in both forward and reverse directions during the same cycle. A batch counter is
used to shut off the machine after a preset number of pieces are run, and is very useful
for inspecting quantities, or when using a barfeed. The parts-per -hour rate is calculated
every minute and the total constantly displayed. The Model #1500 Controller also stores
several of your programs, and can recall the complete times and spindle speeds the next
time you want to do the same job.