Earlier Production Lathes
Earlier Models of McLean Lathes Built From 1977 to 2001
Please contact us for parts and product support.
Model #500 2-Axis McLean Lathe
A 2-axis production machine, and often dedicated to a long-run part. This can be a turned part or a milled part. Many times the #500 is placed along side a screw machine or a CNC lathe so the operator of the primary machine can do the second operation also. The #500 is available with any two standard slides. The most popular is the Tail Slide and the Rear Slide. This leaves the front open for easier loading. The controller is very easy to use. No cams or tapes, and it's not a computer that requires programming.
Model #750 McLean Lathe
A 3-axis production machine. This unit finds it's place in the job shop or production plant where several different jobs will be run on it. You may find that some of the simpler jobs you have run on your CNC lathe could be run more economically on a McLean #750 and let the CNC lathe do the more difficult jobs. Replace the standard Tail Slide with the optional Heavy Duty Box & "L" #10-550 Tail Slide and increase the flexibility to include internal O-ring grooves and internal contours with form tools. Also, the relieving action can be used to eliminate withdrawal marks. The controller has No cams or tapes, and it's not a computer that requires programming.
Model #1000 McLean Lathe
A 6-axis production machine. The controller of the Model #1000 is a microprocessor, developed specifically for production machining. The controller works both as a fully automatic control for a "lights-out" operation, or as a semi-automatic control. The controller will individually actuate six different motions and has internal capacity for two additional signals that can be used for automation. Spindle speeds can be preset for each slide action, in both forward and reverse directions during the same cycle. A batch counter is used to shut off the machine after a preset number of pieces are run, and is very useful for inspecting quantities, or when using a barfeed. The parts-per -hour rate is calculated every minute and the total constantly displayed. The Model #1000 Controller also stores several of your programs, and can recall the complete times and spindle speeds the next time you want to do the same job.
Model #1500 McLean Lathe
A 6-axis production machine. The controller of the Model #1500 is a microprocessor, developed specifically for production machining. The controller works both as a fully automatic control for a "lights-out" operation, or as a semi-automatic control. The controller will individually actuate six different motions and has internal capacity for two additional signals that can be used for automation. Spindle speeds can be preset for each slide action, in both forward and reverse directions during the same cycle. A batch counter is used to shut off the machine after a preset number of pieces are run, and is very useful for inspecting quantities, or when using a barfeed. The parts-per -hour rate is calculated every minute and the total constantly displayed. The Model #1500 Controller also stores several of your programs, and can recall the complete times and spindle speeds the next time you want to do the same job.