Baileigh PL-1640 16" × 40" Precision Geared Head Lathe
Are you running a production shop, tool room, or maintenance department that needs a large-capacity precision lathe with industrial power and a factory-installed Mitutoyo DRO?
What if that lathe gave you a 16-inch swing, 40 inches between centers, 30 to 2,000 RPM, and comprehensive inch, metric, and modular threading on 220V 3-phase power?
Meet the Baileigh PL-1640, a 16-inch by 40-inch precision geared head lathe built for production shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments that need reliable large-capacity turning with long-term accuracy.
With the PL-1640, you get a 7.5 HP motor on 220V 3-phase power, a factory-installed Mitutoyo X/Y-axis DRO, a 2.0625-inch spindle bore, and a heavy cast iron base with precision-ground and hardened ways.
When the PL-1640 is set up for your work, you get accurate, repeatable results on larger workpieces with a machine built for demanding daily production use.
Baileigh PL-1640 for Large-Capacity Precision Geared Head Lathe Turning
7.5 HP Geared Head Delivers Power from 30 to 2,000 RPM
The geared head delivers consistent power and smooth torque from 30 to 2,000 RPM, covering the full range of turning, facing, threading, and contouring operations on steel, aluminum, and other common metals. This wide speed range suits heavy stock removal at low RPM and fine finishing work at higher speeds without switching drive systems.
Mitutoyo DRO and Precision-Ground Ways Support Accurate Machining
The factory-installed Mitutoyo digital readout on the X and Y axes improves positioning accuracy and reduces setup errors on close-tolerance work. Precision-ground and hardened bed ways provide smooth, consistent slide movement that holds alignment through repeated heavy machining operations shift after shift.
16-Inch Swing and 40-Inch Centers Handle Larger Workpieces
The 16-inch swing over bed and 40 inches between centers accommodate larger diameter workpieces and longer shafts that mid-size lathes cannot handle. A 2.0625-inch spindle bore, 9-inch cross slide travel, and 4.75-inch compound slide travel support a wide range of turning and facing operations on larger stock.
Comprehensive Threading Covers Full Shop Requirements
The PL-1640 cuts 40 imperial thread pitches from 2 to 56 TPI, 53 metric thread pitches from 0.4 to 14mm, 44 modular pitch threads from 0.4 to 7 MP, and 32 diametrical pitch threads from 4 to 32 DP. Longitudinal feeds span 40 imperial and 40 metric speeds, covering the full range of threading and feed requirements that production shops and tool rooms handle daily.
What's Included
What's Included? Baileigh PL-1640 16" × 40" Precision Geared Head Lathe
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Mitutoyo X/Y-Axis DRO — factory-installed digital readout improves positioning accuracy and reduces setup errors on close-tolerance work.
Specs
Baileigh PL-1640 16" × 40" Precision Geared Head Lathe Specifications
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Model Number: PL-1640
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Stock Number: BA9-1006140
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Motor: 7.5 HP
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Power Requirement: 220V, 3-phase
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Swing Over Bed: 16"
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Distance Between Centers: 40"
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Center Height: 7.086"
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Bed Height: 12.20"
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Spindle Speed Range: 30–2,000 RPM
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Spindle Bore: 2.0625"
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Spindle Taper with Sleeve: Morse #4
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Quill Taper: MT6
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Tailstock Spindle Taper: 2.125"
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Cross Slide Travel: 9"
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Compound Slide Travel: 4.75"
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Compound Rest Width: 4.33"
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Cutting Tool Max Section: 0.625" x 0.625"
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Lead Screw Diameter: 1.25"
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Leadscrew Thread Pitch: 4 TPI
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Imperial Thread Range: 2–56 TPI (40 speeds)
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Metric Thread Range: 0.4–14mm pitch (53 speeds)
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Modular Pitch Thread Range: 0.4–7 MP (44 speeds)
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Diametrical Pitch Range: 4–32 DP (32 speeds)
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Longitudinal Feed Range (Imperial): 0.0012"–0.0252" per rev (40 speeds)
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Longitudinal Feed Range (Metric): 0.032–0.640mm per rev (40 speeds)
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Cross Feed Range (Metric): 0.015–0.320mm per rev (40 speeds)
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Digital Readout: Mitutoyo X/Y-axis DRO
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Assembled Dimensions: 90" x 37" x 81"
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Net Weight: 3,720 lb.
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Warranty: 1 Year
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Product Manual: PL-1640 Operator Manual (Part 2 of 3) | PL-1640 Operator Manual (Part 3 of 3)
