| Size |
12 x 36 |
| Style (Type) |
ELITE EVS |
| Swing Over Bed (In.) |
12 |
| Swing Over Cross Slide (In.) |
7-5/16 |
| Swing Through Gap (In.) |
17-1/2 |
| Length of Gap (In.) |
9-1/2 |
| Spindle Bore (In.) |
1-9/16 |
| Spindle Mount |
D1-4 |
| Weight (Lbs.) |
1212 |
| Amperage Draw @ 230V 1Ph |
27 |
| Amperage Draw @ 230V 3Ph |
19 |
| Spindle Taper with Sleeve |
MT-5 |
| Range of Spindle Speeds (RPM) |
0 – 2,000 |
| Number of Longitudinal and Cross Feed Rates |
50 |
| Range of Longitudinal Feeds (IPR) |
0.0016 – 0.046 |
| Range of Cross Feeds (IPR) |
0.0005 – 0.015 |
| Number of Inch Threads |
34 |
| Range of Inch Threads (TPI) |
2 – 56 |
| Number of Metric Threads |
33 |
| Range of Metric Threads |
0.5 – 12 |
| Max Tool Size (In.) |
1/2 x 1/2 |
| Compound Slide Travel (In.) |
3-1/2 |
| Motor (HP) |
2 HP, 230V, 1 or 3 Ph |
| Tailstock Spindle Travel (In.) |
4 |
| Taper in Tailstock Spindle |
MT-3 |
| Steady Rest Capacity (In.) |
1/4 – 2-1/2 |
| Width of Bed (In.) |
7-1/2 |
| Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) (In.) |
71 x 30 x 60 |
| Drive |
EVS |
What our Experts Think
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Variable Speed Precision: Smooth RPM control ensures accurate machining across materials.
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ACU-RITE 303 CSS DRO: Advanced digital readout with constant surface speed provides precise, repeatable results.
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Taper Attachment: Enables precise internal and external taper cutting.
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Collet Closer: Securely holds small-diameter workpieces for high-accuracy operations.
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Heavy-Duty Cast-Iron Bed: Minimizes vibration, improves stability, and ensures long-term durability.
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Professional Grade: Ideal for toolrooms, machine shops, and industrial metalworking applications.
Q&A
Q: What is the JET Elite E-1236VS lathe?
A: The E-1236VS is a 12" x 36" variable-speed precision lathe designed for professional and industrial machining, including turning, threading, boring, and taper cutting.
Q: What does the ACU-RITE 303 CSS DRO provide?
A: The ACU-RITE 303 CSS (Constant Surface Speed) DRO offers advanced digital accuracy and automatically adjusts spindle speed to maintain consistent cutting conditions, improving surface finish and tool life.
Q: How does the taper attachment benefit machining?
A: The taper attachment allows precise internal and external taper cutting without complex manual setups, saving time while ensuring repeatable accuracy.
Q: What is the role of the collet closer?
A: The collet closer provides quick, secure, and repeatable workholding, ideal for high-precision parts and production runs.
Q: What is the spindle bore size?
A: This lathe features a 1.57" spindle bore suitable for medium-diameter stock and tubing.
Q: How does the variable-speed drive help?
A: The electronic variable-speed system allows smooth spindle adjustments, optimizing cutting speeds for different materials and operations.
Q: What type of motor powers the lathe?
A: A heavy-duty industrial motor ensures consistent torque and reliable performance for demanding machining tasks.
Q: How durable is the bed construction?
A: The hardened, precision-ground bedways provide rigidity, stability, and long-lasting machining accuracy.
Q: What operations can it perform?
A: Supports turning, facing, threading (inch and metric), boring, taper cutting, and precision part finishing.
Q: Who is this lathe best suited for?
A: Ideal for machine shops, tool rooms, fabrication facilities, and educational programs that require versatile, high-precision machining.
Q: Does it meet safety standards?
A: Yes, it is CSA/ETL certified and built to JET Elite industrial-quality standards for performance and operator safety.
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