OPTIMUM TU3008G Single Phase Lathe
c/w Stand, Chucks & Steadies
Product overview
About this machine.
Optimum Maschinen is a respected German company known for manufacturing high-quality machine tools built to strict European standards. Since its founding in 2003, Optimum has become a trusted name in the metalworking industry, offering a wide range of equipment including metal lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding tools. Designed in Germany and engineered for precision, reliability, and durability, Optimum machines are used across workshops, training centres, and industrial environments throughout Europe and beyond. Their products are developed with a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and compliance with European regulations, ensuring exceptional performance and long service life.
The Optimum TU3008G is a robust and reliable geared head lathe designed for precision metal turning, ideal for the serious home-handy man or hobbyist. Featuring a powerful motor and smooth-running geared head drive, it offers consistent torque and speed control across a wide range of materials. With a generous swing over bed and precision-ground bed-ways, the TU3008G delivers excellent accuracy and surface finish.
Features:
- D1-4 camlock spindle for quick chuck changes
- Generous swing capacity, 300 mm swing over bed and 550 mm between centres for greater versatility
- Induction hardened & precision ground bedways for long-term accuracy and smooth carriage movement
- Adjustable GIBS on all axes enhances precision and reduces play
- Cam-Lock tailstock for quick and secure positioning for drilling and support tasks
- Thread cutting capability with a wide range of metric and imperial threads
- Integrated coolant tray & chip Guard
- Sturdy stand included , this provides a solid and ergonomic working height
- Forward & reverse spindle direction switch
- Lathe is designed to fit optional Optimum DRO magnetic scales
- Std tool post takes 16 x 16mm tooling
Safety Features:
- Latching Emergency stop separate from the on / off buttons
- Chuck safety guard with interlocked microswitch
- Toolpost safety shield
Standard Accessories:
- 160mm 3 Jaw chuck with 2 sets of jaws
- 160mm 4 jaw chuck
- Fixed & following steadies
- Faceplate D1-4 x 300mm
- Change gears for metric and imperial thread cutting
- Thread dial indicator
- Drawers and a cupboard in the stand for storage
Optional:
- ER32 Collet chuck
- Quick change toolpost
- Lathe tooling kit
- Optimum DRO system
- Milling attachment
- Live centre
- Drill chuck options
- Separate coolant pump system
- LED lamp
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