Jet 321615 Engine Lathe with Dro Taper Attachment

Product Description

The JET 321615 is a heavy-duty engine lathe configured with a 300S digital readout (DRO), taper attachment, and collet closer. It is based on the GH-2280ZX platform, a gear-head lathe designed for precision metalworking operations including turning, facing, threading, and taper work. The integrated DRO provides real-time positional feedback, reducing setup time and improving dimensional accuracy on repetitive cuts. The collet closer enables fast, repeatable workholding without a chuck change. This unit is intended for installation and operation by machinists in job shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial production environments. At 7,600 pounds, it requires heavy-equipment rigging for placement.

The GH-2280ZX configuration is suited for demanding production and toolroom applications where a full-featured gear-head lathe with electronic position readout is required. The taper attachment extends the machine's capability to cut external and internal tapers without offsetting the tailstock. The collet closer supports high-volume repetitive work on bar stock. This combination makes the 321615 appropriate for facilities that perform a wide range of turning operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Key Features

• GH-2280ZX gear-head lathe platform built for precision metalworking
• 300S digital readout (DRO) for real-time axis position feedback
• Taper attachment for cutting external and internal tapers without tailstock offset
• Collet closer for fast, repeatable bar stock workholding
• Heavy-duty cast iron construction at 7,600 pounds shipping weight

Compatibility

Designed as a complete machine tool assembly for the JET GH-2280ZX engine lathe platform. Compatible accessories and tooling are those specified for the GH-2280ZX series. Consult the machine documentation for spindle nose type and collet series supported by the included collet closer.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by qualified millwrights or heavy-equipment riggers due to the 7,600-pound machine weight. The lathe must be anchored to a reinforced concrete floor in accordance with the manufacturer's foundation requirements and applicable local codes before operation. Electrical connection should be performed by a licensed electrician to the voltage and phase specifications listed in the machine documentation. Power must be fully isolated and locked out before any service, adjustment, or tooling changes are performed.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 7,600 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321615