paulimot Lathes with manual gearbox
When purchasing a lathe, the question often arises as to which machine is best suited and what should be considered when buying. Here you will find an overview of our lathes with manual transmission. We present our various models in more detail and help you to find out which paulimot lathe is suitable for your projects.
Table of contents
1. lathes with centre height up to 125 mm / lathe chuck up to diameter 125 mm
2. lathes with centre height over 125 mm / lathe chuck over diameter 125 mm
3. complete overview of all models
Centre height up to 125 mm / lathe chuck up to diameter 125 mm
PM2500 and PM2700
The two models PM2500 and PM2700 are driven by a 400 V three-phase motor with an output power (P2) of 750 watts. A 125 mm three-jaw chuck is also installed on both machines. They have six fixed speeds in the range from 105 to 1,600 revolutions per minute. The longitudinal feed can be activated via the lock nut and the lead screw can be disengaged via a lever when it is not required. This helps to reduce wear as it no longer rotates. The feed speeds or thread pitches are set via the change gears. These are made of metal and the double belt ensures reliable power transmission from the motor to the spindle. The tailstock is clamped on these models using a quick-clamping lever and the guides can be adjusted backlash-free using pressure bars. The PM2500 and PM2700 are available with and without a measuring system in our range.
PM3700
The PM3700 is driven by a 400 volt three-phase motor and has an output power (P2) of 750 watts. The centre distance of this machine is 610 mm. It also has 12 adjustable speeds from 45 to 2,000 revolutions per minute. The machine is fitted with a 125 mm three-jaw chuck. The PM3700 is characterised in particular by its user-friendliness and has a switch for changing the direction of rotation of the lead screw independently of the direction of rotation of the jaw chuck. This means that left-hand threads can also be cut with this machine. In addition, the thread pitch can be set using two rotary knobs on the feed gearbox, eliminating the need to change the change gears. The PM3700 has a professional control lever that can be used to easily change the direction of rotation of the chuck. This model also has a quick-release lever for the tailstock and a combined lead and pull spindle, which means that the feeds can be switched easily using either the lock nut or the additional shift lever for longitudinal and face feed. The guides can be adjusted backlash-free using wedge strips and the machine bed is induction-hardened. The PM3700 is available with or without a measuring system.
Centre height over 125 mm / lathe chuck over diameter 125 mm
PM3800
The PM3800 has a centre distance of 750 mm, is driven by a three-phase motor with 400 volts and has an output power (P2) of 1,100 watts. This model also has 12 speeds in the range from 65 to 1,650 revolutions per minute, which are mapped via two belt positions. The speed range can be changed by reversing the belt. The thread pitches or feeds are set by changing the change gears. In addition, the direction of rotation of the lead screw can be switched independently of the direction of rotation of the jaw chuck. This means that left-hand threads can also be produced with this machine. The PM3800 has a professional control lever for easy changing of the direction of rotation and a quick-release lever for the tailstock. This model also has a combined lead and feed spindle, which means that feeds can be switched easily either via the lock nut or the additional switch lever for longitudinal and face feed. The guides can be adjusted backlash-free using wedge and pressure bars and the machine bed is induction-hardened. The PM3800 is available with or without a measuring system and is supplied with a base cabinet.
PM4000
The PM4000 has a centre width of 900 mm and a centre height of 155 mm. It is driven by a 400 V three-phase motor and has an output power (P2) of 1,500 watts. A 200 mm jaw chuck with camlock holder is installed on the PM4000. It also has a spindle bore of 38 mm and 18 speeds from 65 to 1,810 revolutions per minute, which are mapped via two belt positions. To switch between the two belt positions, the belt must be reversed. The PM4000 is supplied with a comprehensive range of accessories and is available with or without a measuring system.
Further information on the functions of the PM4000 can be found below.
PM5000
The PM5000 is the largest lathe in our range and is part of our 'paulimot professional' product line. This is characterised by products that are also used in the professional sector. The machine has a centre width of 1,000 mm and a centre height of 179 mm. It is also powered by a 400 volt three-phase motor and has an output power (P2) of 1,500 watts. A 200 mm jaw chuck with camlock holder is installed on the PM5000 and it has a 51 mm spindle bore for a large clearance. This model is supplied already mounted on the base cabinet. Furthermore, the PM5000 is equipped with a coolant system with pump, tank, connections and return line, which is also already installed on delivery. The machine has eight speeds from 70 to 2,000 revolutions per minute, which can be set to the desired speed via a switch lever in the 'high' and 'low' ranges - it is therefore not necessary to change the belt. The PM5000 is available with or without a measuring system and is supplied with a comprehensive range of accessories.
Common functions PM4000 and PM5000
The majority of thread pitches and feeds are switchable on both machines (Fig. 1). In addition, the PM4000 and PM5000 have a removable bed bridge, which allows the machining of workpieces with a very large turning diameter. Both models are also equipped with a foot brake to stop the machine immediately without overrunning. This enables very precise work on the machines, which is helpful when thread cutting. The PM4000 and PM5000 have a professional control lever and a tailstock clamp for easy operation. Both machines also have a lead and pull spindle. A slip clutch is installed on each of the pull spindles (Fig. 2). The direction of rotation of the lead screw can be set independently of the direction of rotation of the jaw chuck, which enables the cutting of left-hand threads. Both machines have a longitudinal and face feed as well as a tracing function (Fig. 3). The guides on the machines can be adjusted backlash-free using wedge strips.
Comparison paulimot Lathe models
| PM2500 | PM2700 | PM3700 | PM3800 | PM4000 | PM5000 | |
| Suitable for functional modelling, one-off and small series production, prototyping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suitable for repair & training workshops | ✓ | ✓ | x | x | x | x |
| Suitable for steel, cast iron, all non-ferrous metals, aluminium, brass, plastic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Motor power (output power P2) | 750 watts | 750 watts | 750 watts | 1,100 watts | 1,500 watts | 1,500 watts |
| Rotational speed | 105 to 1,600 revolutions per minute | 105 to 1,600 revolutions per minute | 45 to 2,000 revolutions per minute | 65 to 1,650 revolutions per minute | 65 to 1,810 revolutions per minute | 70 to 2,000 revolutions per minute |
| 400 volt three-phase motor | ✓ |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point width/point height | 450/125 mm | 700/125 mm | 610/140 mm | 750/165 mm | 900/155 mm | 1,000/179 mm |
| Spindle bore | 27 mm | 27 mm | 26 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 51 mm |
| Jaw chuck | 125 mm three-jaw chuck | 125 mm three-jaw chuck | 125 mm three-jaw chuck | 160 mm three-jaw chuck | 200 mm jaw chuck with camlock holder | 200 mm jaw chuck with camlock holder |
| Feed rate | Longitudinal feed | Longitudinal feed | Longitudinal and face feed | Longitudinal and face feed | Longitudinal and cross feed | Longitudinal and cross feed |
| Thread pitch adjustment | Via change gears | Via change gears | Via two rotary knobs on the feed gearbox | Via change gears | Via shiftable gearbox | Via switchable gearbox |
| Switch for changing the direction of rotation of the lead screw | x | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Changing the direction of rotation of the jaw chuck | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tailstock clamping | Via quick clamping lever | Via quick clamping lever | Via quick-release lever | Via quick-release lever | Via quick-release lever | Via quick-release lever |
| Removable bed bridge | x | x | x | x | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead & traction screw | x | x | x | x | ✓ | ✓ |
| Including base cabinet | x | x | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Accessories included |
x | x | x | x | Tool, spanner, oil can, fixed and one rotating steady rest, individually adjustable four-jaw chuck, face plate | Tool, spanner, oil can, fixed and one rotating steady rest, individually adjustable four-jaw chuck, face plate |
| Special features | Compact size | Compact size with large centre width | Simple operation, inductively hardened and ground prism bed | Inductively hardened and ground prism bed | Foot brake, slipping clutch on pull spindles, sensing function | Foot brake, slipping clutch on pull spindles, sensing function, coolant device, |