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**NEW** PM-1340GT-VS 13"x40" Variable Speed Ultra Precision Lathe

**NEW** PM-1340GT-VS 13"x40" Variable Speed Ultra Precision Lathe

$8,999.99 - $8,999.99
$8,999.99
$8,999.99 - $8,999.99
$8,999.99
  • NEW! Our very popular PM-1340GT with Variable Speed control!
  • Extremely High Quality Lathe, meant for very high precision work, and suitable for every day use. Perfect for the professional user who is looking for the best available
  • 100% Made in Taiwan, no shortcuts taken, built to a very high level of quality
  • Excellent machine for Gunsmithing use, Very Short Spindle, Ultra High Precision
  • Can be wired in either single phase or 3 phase
  • High Precision, Hardened and Ground gears throughout headstock, which leads to extremely smooth and quiet running for a geared head lathe, and much longer life (Suitable for daily, professional use)
  • Leadscrews Are True Inch Pitch Screws (Not Metric Conversions Like Many), 10 Threads Per Inch (.100” Per Turn)
  • Backed by an industry leading 5 year warranty
  • Click here to see Details and Specifications below

$399 Flat Rate Shipping in the 48 US States – Any accessories ordered with machine at the same time also ship free of charge! (Will automatically calculate at checkout)

Liftgate Delivery is $79 per shipment and can be added at checkout, if needed.

Availability:
In stock
SKU KT-PM-1340GT-VS

Lead times for NEW orders as of 8/13/26:
-If showing IN STOCK when model is selected in the "Choose Machine Option" dropdown, that machine model is in our warehouse and available for shipment.
-If showing Available On Backorder, the next available shipment ETA's are listed below:
**PM-1340GT-VS** - WILL UPDATE NEXT SHIPMENT ETA ONCE CURRENT STOCK SELLS OUT
NOTE: If machine is in stock, you will be charged in full at time of placement, no matter if ordered through our website, email, or over the phone.
-If machine is on backorder and ordered through our website, you will be charged in full at checkout.
-If machine is on backorder and ordered through email or over the phone, you can pay in full or you can place a minimum 20% Deposit Payment of the order's total at time of placement.

PM-1340GT-VS Main Features

  • Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
  • Variable Speed control powered by a Schneider Electric ATV320 VFD
  • Large 1-9/16” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
  • Short Spindle Length, only 15-1/4", perfect for gunsmithing work
  • Extra thick spindle wall for extra rigidity, almost double when compared with most other machines in this size
  • Power feed on Carriage, and Cross Slide, both left and right, and in and out, for both turning and facing operations with automatic feed. Allows for the best surface finish in all directions.
  • Induction Hardened and Precision Ground Bed Ways to resist wear and give a long service life
  • All shafts in headstock hardened and ground along with gears which are precision ground, set in with a close tolerance fit, which leads to longer life and quiet running when compared with other geared head lathes
  • Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature, NO CHANGE GEARS for any inch thread or feed rate, only change gears required are for Metric threads
  • 4” Travel Thread Dial, 32 tooth gear on thread dial, 8 TPI Main Leadscrew for easier threading using the half nut / thread dial
  • Large diameter, extra thick wall tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations
  • Locking Tang in tail stock
  • Removable Gap for larger diameter work when needed
  • High quality electronics used throughout machine, very reliable contactors, motors, Schneider Electric VFD, etc.
  • Slip Clutch is standard on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the use of a solid carriage stop for repetitive work
  • Precision Tapered Roller Bearings used in spindle, for the ultimate in long life, high precision, and best surface finishes. Guaranteed Run Out +/- .0001" for ultimate precision
  • True INCH PITCH main lead screw, cross feed, and compound lead screws make it easy to use for the INCH measurement System, yet still has the Metric readings on dials for the ultimate in versatility for any job that may come about
  • Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock and Apron, for efficient lubrication and long life, yet simple and reliable, and does not require any filter changes or pump maintenance as with oil pump lubrication systems. Also, no risk of losing oil flow to expensive parts as there can be with pump lubricated systems
  • Only Extremely High Precision Spindle Bearings are used, NACHI (Japan)
  • Longest in class, 5 Year Warranty

 

PM-1340GT-VS Standard Accessories

(Machine can be wired in either single or 3 phase)

  • Schneider Electric ATV320 VFD
  • Back Splash Guard
  • L.E.D. Work Light
  • High Precision NSK Spindle Bearings, +/‐ .0001” Spindle Runout Max
  • 4 Way Tool Post
  • Threading Dial (4” Travel Dial, 32 Tooth)
  • Reducing Sleeve for headstock
  • Dead Center for Headstock
  • Steady Rest
  • Dead Center for Tailstock
  • Follow Rest
  • Feed Rod Clutch
  • Chip Tray
  • Misc. Tools for operation
  • D1‐4 Camlock Quick Change Spindle
  • Belt Cover Interlock Switch
  • D1-4 Face Plate (10")
  • 5 Year Warranty

*Note, chucks are not included standard, please select chuck option from the optional accessories if you need a chuck with your machine

Main Specifications

Feed Rod Diameter 0.75"
Bed Height
Height of lathe bed above chip tray
11.5"
Bed Length
Lathe bed length, excluding headstock, in inches
63.75 in
Bed Width
Front-to-back width of lathe bed
7.5 in
Distance Between Centers
Maximum distance between centers
40"
Follow Rest Capacity
Maximum diameter of workpiece supported by follower rest, in inches.
1.5 in
Gap Insert Length
Length of removable gap insert section of lathe bed, in inches
7.75 in
Internal Taper
Internal Taper of the headstock spindle
Internal MT5
Quill Tailstock Taper
Taper of the tailstock quill.
MT3
Spindle Bore Diameter
Diameter of Spindle Bore, maximum diameter of through-spindle workpiece, in inches
1.5625"
Spindle Centerline to Floor
Distance between the centerline of spindle and the floor, using PM base, in inches
46 in
Spindle Face to Gap End
Maximum distance between face of spindle to the far end of lathe bed gap insert, in inches
5.5 in
Spindle Face to Tailstock Quill Face
Maximum distance between face of spindle and face of fully retracted tailstock quill, in inches
40 in
Spindle Length
Chuck mount face to left end of spindle, in inches
13.75 in
Spindle Length to Typical Chuck Face
Distance from left spindle exit face to typical chuck face, in inches
17.25 in
Steady Rest Capacity
Maximum diameter of workpiece that can be supported by steady (center) rest, in inches.
2.5 in
Swing over bed
Maximum diameter of workpiece that can clear bed, in inches
13 in
Swing over cross-slide
Maximum diameter of workpiece that can clear the cross-slide, in inches
6.5 in
Swing over gap
Maximum diameter of workpiece over lathe bed gap, with gap insert removed, in inches.
19.13 in
Main (Threading) Leadscrew Pitch 8 TPI
Main Leadscrew Diameter 0.875"
Quill Diameter
Diameter of the quill
1.5625"
Spindle Mount Type
Mounting system for spindle.
D1-4 Camlock

Travels

Compound Travel
Maximum travel of compound (top slide), in inches
3.5 in
Cross-Slide Travel
Maximum pure Y-axis, in-and-out travel of the cross-slide on the saddle, in inches.
6.75 in
Quill Travel
Maximum extension of quill, in inches.
4 in

Table

DRO Specifications

Power Requirements

Amperage
Minimum Breaker/Circuit/Outlet size required for product
20
Voltage
Voltage Rating
220V
Phase
Phase type of line power supply
Dual 1Φ or 3Φ
Power Frequency
Power line frequency compatibility, in Hz
60Hz
Horsepower
Power output of motor, in HP
2
Plug supplied
Type of electrical plug or connection
Direct Wire, no wire or plug included

Motor and Drive

Motor Type
Type of Motor
AC
Drive Type
Drive mechanism to transfer motor power to spindle
Gear Linkage
Speed Adjustment
How the speed is adjusted.
Dual Stepped and Variable
Spindle Minimum Speed
Minimum Speed of the Spindle, in RPM
36
Spindle Maximum Speed
Maximum Speed of the Spindle, in RPM
1,800

Cutting Capacities

Longitudinal Feed Rate Range
X-axis, left or right movement of saddle per revolution of spindle, in inches.
0.002-0.02 IPR
Cross-slide Feed Rate Range
Y-axis, in or out movement of cross-slide per revolution of spindle, in inches.
0.001-0.01 IPR
Inch Threads
Thread cutting capability for imperial threads.
Choice of 40, 4-112 TPI
Metric Threads
Threading capability for metric threads
Choice of 24, 0.25-7.5mm pitch

Unit Dimensions

Unit Length
Length of product in packaging, in inches
69.25 in
Unit Width
Width of product in packaging, in inches
30 in
Unit Height
Height of product in packaging, in inches
30 in
Unit Weight
Gross Weight of product in packaging, in lbs
1100 lb

Shipping Information

Shipping Length
Length of longest dimension of shipping skid or shipping box, in inches.
72 in
Shipping Width
Width of shipping skid or 2nd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
32 in
Shipping Height
Height of shipment on skid, or 3rd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
39 in
Shipping Weight
Approximate shipping weight when crated, palletized, or boxed up and ready to ship, in lbs.
1175 lb
Liftgate Eligible
Is this product suitable or eligible for Liftgate Delivery Service?
Yes
HS Code
Harmonized System Code for customs and tariffs
8458.19
Country of Origin
Primary Country of Manufacturing Origin
Taiwan

Machine Footprint

Footprint Depth
Minimum Front-to-Back space needed for clearance of machine, in inches
69.25 in
Footprint Width X-Axis
Minimum Left-to-Right space needed for clearance of machine, in inches.
22 in
Footprint Height
Minimum floor-to-ceiling space for clearance of machine, in inches.
48.5 in
All small accessories ordered with machine ship at no extra charge!

Machine ships LTL Truck Freight at a flat rate of $399 in the 48 States. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or internationally need to be quoted by our Sales Team.

Shipping Crate Size: 30"W x 30" H x 72" L

Shipping weight is approx. 1100 pounds, and ships fully crated on a 72"x32" skid. Stand adds 16" to height.

Flat Rate Shipping

Standard Flat Rate LTL Freight Shipping services involve a 28′-48′ tractor trailer pulling up in front of your driveway and unloading your order at the curb. This is the extent of our flat rate shipping services. Carriers will NOT back their truck up your driveway, drive their truck down a dead end street, or use their liftgate to offload your machine into the bed of your pickup or trailer. Unless you have a loading dock, forklift, material handler, or other heavy equipment with forks, you will need to add Liftgate Service for $79.

Liftgate Service (Optional)

Liftgate Delivery service will get the machine from the back of the carriers truck down to the ground and up to 25' from that offloading point, provided those 25' are paved, level, and manageable by a single person with an unpowered pallet jack. If your shop/garage threshold is more than 25' from the curb end of your driveway and you don't have your own pallet jack, you will need to add Inside Delivery Service.

You MUST have a plan for how to get your machine from the curb to your shop. If you need additional delivery services, like Inside Delivery, box truck, or flatbed with forklift delivery (available in select locations), please contact us prior to your order being shipped to allow us to arrange and charge shipping accordingly. Some, but not all carriers and locations have 26′ box trucks available, but that is not guaranteed and your delivery plan should not depend on getting a box truck.

Inside Delivery Service (Optional)

The Inside Delivery option will, in appropriate situations, cause the driver to take your freight from the offloading point at the liftgate and move it into your shop or garage, as long as the route between those two points is relatively level, paved, and manageable using a standard pallet jack. This is for flat, paved driveways that are over ~30' from the curb to the threshold of your shop/garage.

Delivery Appointment

If you need the freight carrier to call you to schedule a delivery appointment after the machine arrives at their final terminal, but before attempting delivery of your machine, you will need to request a Delivery Appointment. This is most useful if/when you need to rent a forklift or take off work. This will add 1 day to your shipping time. Scheduling a Delivery Appointment more than 2 days from the date the freight arrives at your local terminal may incur daily storages charges that the customer will be responsible for.
Click Here for PM-1340GT Manual and Parts List: (This is the PM-1340GT Geared Head Manual, VS will be updated and posted once finished - Everything is the same except for variable speeds on this model)

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Supplemental feed rate chart, shows the exact feed rates for each lever position with 40T change gears both top and bottom: PM 1236T And 1340GT Thread Chart

FAQs

Where can I find the full list of frequently asked questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for a full list of common questions.