JET E-1340VS Elite Electronic Variable Speed Metal Lathe

The JET E-1340VS lathe combines industrial-grade construction, precision turning capabilities, and electronic variable spindle speed control for professional metalworking applications. Designed for machine shops, toolrooms, fabrication facilities, and maintenance departments, this 13″ x 40″ engine lathe provides the versatility required for turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, and general machining operations.

Powered by a 3 HP, 230V three-phase motor, the E-1340VS features electronic variable spindle speeds ranging from 30 to 2,200 RPM. Its electronic variable speed drive allows operators to select appropriate cutting speeds for different workpiece materials, cutting tools, and machining requirements.

With a 13″ swing over the bed and 40″ distance between centers, this lathe accommodates a wide variety of workpieces, including shafts, bushings, threaded components, and precision-turned parts. The 1-1/2″ spindle bore allows compatible bar stock to pass through the headstock for efficient machining.

The JET E-1340VS lathe features a D1-4 camlock spindle mount, MT5 spindle taper, and MT3 tailstock taper, providing compatibility with commonly available chucks, centers, and other turning accessories.

Heavy-duty Meehanite headstock castings and hardened drivetrain components help provide the rigidity and durability required for demanding metalworking environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• 3 HP Three-Phase Motor: Provides dependable power for industrial turning, facing, drilling, and threading operations.
• Electronic Variable Speed Control: Offers adjustable spindle speeds from 30 to 2,200 RPM.
• 13″ Swing Over Bed: Accommodates a wide range of cylindrical workpieces.
• 40″ Distance Between Centers: Supports machining of longer shafts, bars, and components.
• 1-1/2″ Spindle Bore: Allows compatible bar stock to pass through the headstock.
• D1-4 Camlock Spindle Mount: Provides a secure interface for compatible chucks and workholding equipment.
• MT5 Spindle Taper: Accommodates compatible spindle tooling and accessories.
• MT3 Tailstock Taper: Accepts commonly available centers, drill chucks, and drilling accessories.
• 19″ Swing Through Gap: Provides additional turning capacity for short, larger-diameter workpieces when the removable gap section is properly configured.
• 40 Inch Thread Selections: Offers inch threading capabilities from 4 to 112 TPI.
• 22 Metric Thread Selections: Provides metric threading capabilities from 0.45 to 7.5 mm.
• 40 Longitudinal and 40 Cross Feed Selections: Allows operators to select feed rates for different turning and finishing applications.
• Meehanite Headstock Castings: Designed to provide rigidity and resistance to wear and deflection.
• Hardened Drivetrain Components: Support dependable operation and consistent machining performance.
• Heavy-Duty Elite Construction: Designed for demanding professional machine shop environments.

Precision 13 x 40 Metal Lathe for Professional Shops

This 13 x 40 metal lathe offers a combination of turning capacity, precision spindle control, and industrial-grade construction. The 13 x 40 metal lathe is well suited for producing shafts, bushings, threaded components, replacement parts, and other precision-machined workpieces.

Available Lathe Accessories

We carry a wide selection of metal lathe accessories, including chucks, cutting tools, toolholders, centers, drill chucks, and additional workholding equipment.

Digital readout systems (DROs), collet closers, and taper attachments may also be available depending on machine configuration and compatibility.

Accessories are configuration-dependent. Please contact us with your preferred accessories so we can verify availability and pricing.

Contact us for JET E-1340VS Elite lathe availability, accessories, and pricing.