Jet 321565 Gap Bed Engine Lathe Taper Attachment

Product Description

The JET 321565 is a heavy-duty gap bed engine lathe equipped with a taper attachment, designed for precision turning operations in machine shops and industrial maintenance environments. The GH-2280ZX platform is a full-size manual lathe built for ferrous and non-ferrous metalworking. The included taper attachment expands the machine's capability by allowing operators to cut external and internal tapers without offsetting the tailstock. At 7,415 pounds, this is a floor-mounted production machine requiring rigger-level installation planning. It is suited for journeyman machinists and industrial maintenance teams running repeat or precision work.

The JET 321565 GH-2280ZX fits production and toolroom environments requiring a large-swing, long-bed manual lathe. The taper attachment is factory-included, making this configuration ready for work that demands consistent taper angles on shafts, mandrels, or tooling components. This machine is appropriate for industrial facilities, vocational training centers, and heavy maintenance shops where a full-size metalworking lathe is a permanent installation.

Key Features

• Gap bed design allows machining of large-diameter workpieces beyond the standard swing capacity
• Taper attachment included for cutting precise external and internal tapers without tailstock offset
• Full-size GH-2280ZX platform built for production and toolroom metalworking
• Substantial machine mass at 7,415 pounds supports rigidity and vibration damping during cuts
• Floor-mounted configuration suited for permanent industrial installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-configured replacement or new-installation unit for facilities requiring a full-size gap bed engine lathe with integrated taper attachment capability.

Installation Notes

Installation of this machine requires qualified riggers and appropriate lifting equipment rated for loads exceeding 7,415 pounds. The lathe must be leveled on a reinforced concrete floor using precision machinist levels before any test cuts are made. Electrical connections must comply with applicable NEC requirements for the machine's rated voltage and phase; a licensed electrician should complete the power hookup. Do not attempt to operate the machine before all leveling, lubrication, and electrical checks are completed per the manufacturer's installation documentation.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 7,415 pounds
• Configuration: Gap bed engine lathe with taper attachment
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321565