Historical specification information — not a machine-for-sale listing. Specifications can vary by year, control, configuration and optional equipment.
Machine type: Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM)
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Shibaura (Toshiba) BT-8 — UMS record #17170 Horizontal Boring Mills, Manual, Table Type
Historical UMS record #17170
Copy Specifications Specifications SPINDLE
Spindle Diameter 3.15 "
Spindle Taper Morse #5
Maximum Spindle Speed 1500 rpm
Motor 10 hp
TRAVELS
X-Axis 39.4 "
Y-Axis (Vertical) 31.5 "
Z-Axis (Spindle) 19.5 "
W-Axis (Saddle) 31.5 "
TABLE
Width 41.3 "
Length 35.4 "
Maximum Load 5,500 lbs
Built-in Rotary (yes/no) Yes
DIMENSIONS
Length x Width 120" x 150 "
Height 96 "
Weight 18,700 lbs
Equipped With Digital Readouts: 2-Axis
Tailstock
Rotary Table
Way Covers X-Axis
Threading
Pendant Control
Automatic Lubrication
Hardened & Ground Ways
Micro-Stops
Optical Scales
24 Spindle Speed Ranges Low: 30 To 225 RPM, High: 200 To 1500 RPM
Max. Distance From Spindle To Tailstock 67"
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