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Leinen Production & Precision
Plain-turning Lathes
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DLZ 140/DLZ190 & Super Precision DLZ 140s/DLZ190s 
Precision Production & Plain Lathes   Plain Lathe Accessories   
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Screwhead Tool - Lapping Attachment   Leinen Milling Machine   Micro Mill

Available in an almost bewildering variety of special forms the Leinen lathe could be ordered for both toolroom and production work. In addition to the machines illustrated in the ordinary catalogue many special-purpose units were also constructed either as one-offs, or in small batches to special order. A huge number of accessories were also listed for these lathes some of which, together with those for the precision plain-turning models, are here.

Type L4 RS EP. A production lathe equipped with (like the LZ screwcutting version) a single-pulley drive to the backgeared headstock from a two-speed clutched gearbox which gave ratios of 1 : 1 and 8 : 1. When used with the standard-fit 3-speed, three-phase motor twelve speeds were provided from either 13 to 1567 rev/min or 13 to 3135 revs/min The lathe was supplied fitted with a quick-action collet chuck, a Type w-31-st lever-operated compound slide rest and a Type r-3-a capstan-handle quick-action drilling tailstock.

Type R1 26 Precision Turret Lathe. This model was designed for the mass production of smaller components. The motor-drive system was different to other models based on the LZ screwcutting version, having a 3-step headstock pulley, single-speed motor, two-speed clutched gear change and backgear to give 12 speeds in the range 56 to 2240 rpm. A foot pedal reversed the direction of rotation.

3-step headstock pulley of the Type R1 26 production lathe

Type ER 8T Precision Capstan Lathe.
The 2-speed motor drove via a two-step V pulley to provide two ranges of 4 speeds spanning 247 to 4900 rpm.
The lathe incorporated an automatic stock feed and a reversing reduction drive for thread cutting.
Another version, the ER6, was advertised as the "
Instrument maker's high-precision hand-screw and second operation small turret lathe".

Type J-26-HR and (below) LHR Second Operation Lathes.
These models were equipped with a quick-acting collet chuck and could be supplied, at extra cost, with either a simple foot-operated mechanical brake or an electro-mechanical laminated clutch - both of which stopped the spindle almost instantaneously.

LHR Second Operation Lathe

Type L3 Precision Plain-turning Lathe 100 mm x 320 mm. A traditional designed, super-accurate machine intended to compliment other more complex lathes in an experimental department or toolroom; a wide variety of accessories was available to expand its versatility. A six-speed drive was fitted with speed range of 460 to 2360 rpm.

Type L4 RS Precision Plain-turning lathe, a heavy-duty version of the L3 with the centre height increased from 100 to 130 mm and the capacity between centres extended from 320 to 400 mm - but without a backgear.

Type DM 3SE . This version of the L3 model was fitted with a thread chasing attachment. Details of how the system worked - as demonstrated on other precision lathes - can be found here and another picture of the Leinen installation here.

Leinen Leromat 36 High-speed Turret lathe with pre-selector control of the variable-speed spindle drive and feed rates.

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Leinen Production & Precision
Plain-turning Lathes
Leinen Home Page   Earlier L4Z   Optical Lathe
DLZ 140/DLZ190 & Super Precision DLZ 140s/DLZ190s 
Precision Production & Plain Lathes   Plain Lathe Accessories   
Modern-style Watchmakers Lathes 
Traditional Watchmaker's WW Lathes 
Screwhead Tool - Lapping Attachment   Leinen Milling Machine   Micro Mill