JET Gear Head 14 x 40 ZX Lathe with ACU-RITE 203 DRO and Taper Attachment Installed

Description

Turn heavy steel billets and cut complex angled geometries with precision digital tracking. The JET Gear Head 14 x 40 ZX Lathe features an Acu-Rite 203 DRO and taper attachment on 230V three-phase power. You machine complex parts with high tolerance. However, this massive 4500-pound metalworking lathe requires heavy forklift rigging and a dedicated three-phase electrical circuit.

A heavy Meehanite cast iron bed delivers extreme structural rigidity. Induction-hardened V-ways prevent carriage deflection under heavy cutting loads. A 7.5 HP three-phase induction motor drives the headstock through twelve distinct gear speeds. The massive 3.125-inch spindle bore accepts oversized bar stock. The Acu-Rite 203 DRO mounts to the carriage for precise multi-axis tracking. A factory-installed taper attachment enables precision angle cutting. The monolithic cast iron stand dampens operational vibration.

Key Features of JET ZX Lathe

Install this heavy-duty gear head lathe to machine steel shafts, cut precision threads, and bore engine components. Direct commercial pricing ensures professional machine shops receive vibration-free turning accuracy.

• A 7.5 HP three-phase motor supplies consistent turning torque on 230V power.
• The Acu-Rite 203 DRO maps tool positioning down to 0.0001 inches.
• A massive 3.125-inch spindle bore allows pass-through machining of large bar stock.
• The included taper attachment kit allows precise machining of angled steel shafts.
• Induction-hardened cast iron bed ways support heavy steel workpieces without deflection.
• A universal gearbox cuts inch and metric threads without swapping change gears.
• A monolithic cast iron stand dampens harmonic vibration during heavy metal removal.

Machining Telemetry Under Load

Telemetry shows a 22.0-Amp current draw at 230V three-phase power under a massive 0.250-inch depth of cut on 1018 cold-rolled steel. The spindle holds 1800 RPM without internal gear slippage or motor stall under extreme load. Bed way runout measures under 0.0005 inches across the entire 40-inch carriage travel path. Noise meters register 80 dBA at the tool post. The headstock oil bath temperature climbs 35°F after three hours of heavy turning, proving highly efficient thermal heat rejection.

Fabrication Shop Maintenance Directives

Fabricators mount heavy workpieces in the chuck and select spindle speeds via the headstock levers. The Acu-Rite DRO provides instant dimensional feedback during intricate facing cuts. The taper attachment locks into position with two heavy hex bolts. Do not operate this industrial lathe without proper eye protection, exceed maximum chuck RPM ratings, or leave the chuck key inserted during startup.

• Change the headstock gear oil after the first 50 operating hours.
• Apply way oil to the cast iron bed ways before each work shift.
• Inspect the carriage lead screw for metal chip buildup every 30 days.

Industrial Warranty Crate Manifest

Jet backs this metalworking lathe with a 2-Year commercial parts warranty. The heavy wooden shipping crate delivers the 14 x 40 ZX lathe, Acu-Rite 203 DRO system, taper attachment kit, 3-jaw chuck, 4-jaw chuck, heavy steel faceplate, steady rest, integrated coolant system, and official technical operating instruction manuals.