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Compact Lathe Planning
COMPACT METAL LATHE / WORKSHOP AND EDUCATION
NU260V-700 Compact Metal Lathe for Workshop Fit Planning
A compact 260mm swing, 700mm center-distance metal lathe for turning, threading, training, repair, and prototype work.
The NUMOBAMS NU260V-700 gives small workshops and teaching spaces a practical way to review envelope, power, speed, and thread-cutting needs in one compact machine.
Choose this model when your team is comparing a cnc turning machine or a cnc machine lathe for bench space, operator training, and mixed metric or imperial threading work.
FIRST FIT DECISIONS
Match The Lathe Envelope To The Work You Plan To Run
Compact lathe selection starts with the physical workpiece, then moves into motor, voltage, speed, and thread range. Those checks keep the machine choice tied to real workshop use instead of a model name alone.
1
Workpiece Envelope
Review the 260mm maximum swing over bed and 700mm center distance against part diameter, held length, chucking method, and tool approach.
2
Power And Speed Window
Plan around the 750W motor, 220V/380V support, and 50 to 2000 r/min spindle speed range for the work styles you expect to repeat.
3
Threading Requirement
Check whether your jobs need metric pitch, imperial TPI, or both, then match the listed thread ranges with tooling and setup details.
Compact Turning Setup
NU260V-700 is positioned for workshop and education use where a compact machine must still handle turning practice, repair work, and thread-cutting exercises.
MODEL FACTS
NU260V-700 Working Specifications
Use the main values below to decide whether the model belongs on your bench, in a training room, or in a small repair and prototyping workflow.
| Specification | NU260V-700 Value | Customer Planning Use |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum swing over bed | 260mm | Check part diameter and tool clearance. |
| Center distance | 700mm | Check workpiece length and holding method. |
| Motor | 750W | Match turning expectations with motor capacity. |
| Voltage | 220V/380V | Plan the electrical supply before placement. |
| Spindle speed | 50 to 2000 r/min | Choose speed by workpiece, tooling, and operation. |
| Metric threads | 20 kinds, 0.25-5.0mm | Match the required pitch range. |
| Imperial threads | 14 kinds, 96-6 TPI | Check inch-thread jobs against the TPI range. |
| Overall dimensions | 1300 x 550 x 510 mm | Reserve bench width, depth, and operating clearance. |
Gear-Change-Free Thread Cutting
The listed thread-cutting setup reduces the need to change gears while switching through supported thread ranges.
Multiple Feed Speeds
Feed choices help the lathe serve turning, threading, teaching, and repair tasks with more control over tool travel.
Manageable Machine Footprint
The 1300 x 550 x 510 mm body helps workshops plan bench layout before comparing accessories and workspace clearance.
PLACEMENT AND USE
Workshop And Education Fit Checks
A compact lathe still needs the right work envelope, bench support, operator access, and training arrangement. These checks help keep the purchase matched to the room and the work.
Bench And Clearance
Plan a stable bench, front access for the carriage and controls, rear clearance, and enough room to handle longer workpieces safely.
Training Repetition
For teaching use, align the speed range, feed choices, and thread settings with repeated practice tasks that students can observe and repeat.
Repair Work Limits
For repair benches, compare the 260mm swing and 700mm center distance with the largest common shafts, sleeves, and threaded parts.
Prototype Workflow
For prototyping, check whether your normal operations require turning only, metric threads, imperial threads, or a mixed setup.
THREADING RANGE
Plan Thread Work Before Choosing Tooling
Thread selection depends on the relationship between spindle rotation and tool travel. Match the pitch or TPI range first, then decide which cutting tools, workholding, and operator setup fit the job.
| Thread Planning Point | What To Check |
|---|---|
| Metric pitch | Use the 0.25-5.0mm listed range when planning metric-thread practice or part repair. |
| Imperial TPI | Use the 96-6 TPI listed range when inch threads are part of the workload. |
| Setup changeover | The gear-change-free threading statement is useful when a classroom or repair bench changes thread types often. |
| Workholding and tooling | Match chucks, centers, tools, and operator process with the part size and thread standard. |
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Technical Reading For Lathe Setup Choices
These Numobams articles help clarify the practical meaning of work envelope, installation fit, and thread-cutting range when a compact lathe is being selected for repeated use.
Swing, Center Distance, Power, And Speed
Clarify how lathe size, motor input, voltage, and spindle speed shape the first round of compact-lathe suitability checks.
Read the article
Workshops, Education, Repair, And Prototypes
Review how compact machines fit different rooms and workflows, from teaching environments to repair and prototype benches.
Read the article
Metric And Imperial Thread Cutting
Separate metric pitch from imperial TPI and connect each thread range to the job, setup, and operator process.
Read the articleORDER DETAILS
Share The Lathe Workload Clearly
Clear input helps NUMOBAMS match the NU260V-700 or an adjacent lathe model with your intended parts, installation space, and teaching or workshop workflow.
Part Size Range
Send expected diameters, held lengths, and any long workpieces that may approach the 260mm swing or 700mm center distance.
Operations And Material
List turning, facing, drilling, boring, threading, repair, teaching practice, or prototype jobs, plus the materials you expect to machine.
Thread Standards
Identify metric pitch, imperial TPI, or mixed thread requirements so the supported range can be matched to your work.
Power And Space
Share available voltage, bench size, room clearance, and tooling or accessory expectations for the planned installation.
FAQ
Common NU260V-700 Questions
Use these answers to narrow the setup conversation before choosing the compact metal lathe for a workbench or training room.
What work size does the NU260V-700 support?
The lathe is built around a 260mm maximum swing over bed and a 700mm center distance, so part diameter, overall length, chucking method, and tool clearance should be checked together.
Is the NU260V-700 suitable for education and workshop use?
Yes. It is presented as a compact metal lathe for workshop and education use, making it relevant for training centers, small workshops, repair benches, and prototyping environments.
Which power and voltage details should be checked?
The listed motor is 750W and the voltage support is 220V/380V. Match these values with your available power supply and installation arrangement before ordering.
What spindle speed range is available?
The spindle speed range is listed as 50 to 2000 r/min, giving operators a broad speed window for different turning and threading tasks.
Can this compact lathe cut metric and imperial threads?
The NU260V-700 lists 20 kinds of metric threads from 0.25 to 5.0mm and 14 kinds of imperial threads from 96 to 6 TPI, with thread cutting available without changing gears.
What information helps NUMOBAMS review a lathe requirement?
Share the workpiece diameter and length, material, turning or threading operations, required thread range, available voltage, bench space, and any tooling or accessory needs.
