OPTIMUM TU3008G Single Phase Lathe

Name: OPTIMUM TU3008G Single Phase Lathe – c/w Stand, Chucks & Steadies
Brand: OPTIMUM
SKU: LCNT-0-2910

310mm swing x 720mm centres x 38mm bore Single phase geared head

$5,490.00 Excludes GST. Configuration and freight quoted with your enquiry.

NZ Prepared, installed and supported nationwide by Scott Machinery.

Swing over bed 310mm

Distance between centres 720mm

Spindle bore 38mm

Swing over cross slide 190mm

NZ owned Since 1989

Industry people Practical machine advice

Auckland + Christchurch Two support hubs

Nationwide support Installation, training & service

Parts & accessories Large local range

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