Description
The Powermatic 4224B is the newest member of the industry-leading family of lathes. Over 900 pounds, the 4224B is the biggest, heaviest, and most capable lathe we’ve ever built. It expands the limits of creative possibility, and takes your passion to a whole new level. With newly designed, top of its class features, the 4224B pushes the limits of design, innovation, and durability.
FEATURES
Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed and digital RPM readout for accurate speed adjustments
Spindle lock and built in spindle indexing on the headstock for drilling hole patterns, routing flutes, and other equally spaced features
Vacuum system provides quick method of chucking bowl blanks
15-amp quad receptacle for easy reach of powered accessories
Two 100W task lamps provide ideal lighting
Air nozzle with quick connect for clearing dust/chips
Set of dead centers which hold a spindle for visual comparison
Laser etched quill is self ejecting.
Two position mount for the optional bed extension
Brass tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers
Attached tool caddy allows convenient access to centers, wrenches, etc.
Tailstock has internal storage for additional accessories
Chrome trimmed handwheels are ergonomic for a comfortable feel
Magnetic-backed remote on/off switch can be moved anywhere on the machine
A variable frequency drive allows this machine to run on single or three phase power
SPECIFICATIONS
Style (Type)
Leg Stand
Swing Over Bed (In.)
24
Swing Over Tool Rest Base (In.)
21
Distance Between Centers (In.)
42
Headstock Movement
Full Length of Bed
Spindle Bore
5/8
Tailstock Bore
3/8
Spindle Taper
MT-2
Quill Taper
MT-2
Ram Travel Quill Travel
4-1/2
Spindle Threads (In. x TPI)
1-1/4″ x 8 TPI
Outboard External Threads (In. x TPI)
M35 x 1.5 UNF
Spindle Speeds
High 135-3500/Med 80-2000/Low 40-970
Speed Range
40-3500
Number of Indexing Positions
98
Centerline of Spindle to Floor (In.)
44
Outboard Turning
88
Bed Construction
Cast Iron
Motor Power (HP)
3
Motor Phase
3
Motor Voltage (V.)
230 only
Prewired Voltage (V.)
230 only
Wiring Remarks
VFD will accept 1 or 3 phase power
Motor Current (Amps)
10
Recommended Circuit Size (Amps.)
30
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