Axelson Lathe, testing the ability of the 5hp Baby Axelson

[@s.hutton2100]

That was a good test. Thanks for posting. Regards Stephen

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

I think it will do much better with a good insert, but not bad for only 5hp.

[@raymondrafalski2840]

My WNMG inserts are only rated for .157 per side. And that looks like a CNMG I imagine it's about the same. That's why it was making the ribbon at that depth the chip breaker was over loaded.

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

The insert was a really bad import, the machine has enough power a good cnmg432 insert can go .250 depth., but thats about it.
I really like the wnmg style

[@raymondrafalski2840]

@@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision I have a 5hp clausing and I love it. For the size of these machines 5ph is quite impressive. Most 13 and 14 inch lathes seem to be 2 and 3 hp. Is that machine on 240v or 480v?

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

@@raymondrafalski2840 I think 5hp is good enough, Axelson later offered 15 hp on this size lathe. The machine was wired 240v. It seems most modern lathes are too light under 18" swing

[@fluffyfullbox9289]

Why is it outside? At least put it inside a conex.

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

Thanks for your concern, the machine is heading for a nice place inside after scraping the old paint off, and cleaning out the sump.