Jet 321573 Lathe with Collet Closer

Product Description

The JET 321573 is a heavy-duty engine lathe with collet closer, designed for precision turning operations in professional machine shops and industrial settings. Built around the GH-1660ZX platform, this lathe delivers the rigidity and capacity required for demanding metalworking applications. The unit ships as a complete assembly at 5900 pounds, reflecting the cast-iron construction and robust drivetrain expected of a full-size gap-bed lathe. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary installers and operators of this machine.

The GH-1660ZX configuration suits production and job-shop environments where consistent, repeatable turning results are required. The integrated collet closer expands workholding versatility, allowing operators to run bar stock and collet-held workpieces without retooling to a separate fixture. This makes the lathe well suited for high-mix, short-run production work as well as toolroom applications where quick changeovers matter.

Key Features

• Integrated collet closer included for expanded workholding capability
• GH-1660ZX platform engineered for heavy-duty precision turning
• Substantial 5900-pound machine weight provides vibration-damping mass for improved surface finish
• Full-size engine lathe configuration suitable for production and toolroom use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-matched assembly for the JET GH-1660ZX lathe platform, supplied as a complete unit with collet closer.

Installation Notes

Installation of a machine tool of this class should be performed by qualified millwrights or industrial machinery mechanics. The 5900-pound shipping weight requires appropriate rigging equipment, forklift capacity, and anchoring hardware rated for the machine mass. Verify that the floor slab meets the load-bearing requirements before positioning. Electrical connection must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC guidelines for the specified voltage and phase requirements of the machine.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 5900 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321573