{"product_id":"jet-elite-lathe-e-1340vs-with-acu-rite-303-css-dro-with-taper-attachment","title":"JET Elite Lathe E-1340VS with ACU-RITE 303 CSS DRO with Taper Attachment - JET Elite Lathe EGH-1740 with ACU-RITE 203 DRO with Collet Closer - JT9-892505","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJET Elite Lathe E-1340VS with ACU-RITE 303 CSS DRO with Taper Attachment - JET Elite Lathe EGH-1740 with ACU-RITE 203 DRO with Collet Closer - JT9-892505\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, powerful, perfection. Elite EVS lathes pack large features into compact footprints that make them perfect for schools, small shops, and engineering labs. Featuring certified Meehanite® castings, an electro-magnetic brake, three jaw chuck, ball bearing-mounted steady and follow rests, and CNC Style Lighting with enclosed splash guard, these lathes are truly Elite! CSA\/CUS Certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"prod-features\" class=\"anchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-center\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-col\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dashed\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_BulletedListFeaturesCol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Position Carriage Stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChuck guards are standard equipment on all ELITE lathes for increased safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront facing chip pan allows easy chip removal from the front of the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-col\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dashed\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_BulletedListFeaturesCol2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened and ground gears in headstock reduce vibration and deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverter drive system provides infinitely variable spindle speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED RPM readout allows for precise turning speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo speed gearbox allows low speeds from 40-365 RPM to high speeds from 165-2000 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-1wig{font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PanelFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-col\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e13 x 40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eStyle (Type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eELITE EVS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSwing Over Bed (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSwing Over Cross Slide (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e7-5\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSwing Through Gap (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eLength of Gap (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSpindle Bore (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e1-1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSpindle Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eD1-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eWeight (Lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e1433\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eAmperage Draw @ 230V 3Ph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSpindle Taper with Sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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Threads (TPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e4 – 112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eNumber of Metric Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eRange of Metric Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e0.45 – 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eMax Tool Size (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e5\/8 x 5\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eCompound Slide Travel (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e3-1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eMotor (HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e3 HP, 230V, 3Ph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eTailstock Spindle Travel (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e4-3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eTaper in Tailstock Spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eMT-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eSteady Rest Capacity (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e1\/4 – 2-3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eWidth of Bed (In.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e8-1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eOverall Dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e67 x 30 x 57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1wig\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eEVS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"299\"\u003ePrecision Machining\u003c\/strong\u003e – Both lathes offer smooth, accurate cuts for professional-grade metalworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eAdvanced DRO Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e – ACU-RITE 303 CSS and 203 DROs provide precise digital readouts and enhanced operator efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eTaper \u0026amp; Collet Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e – EGH-1740 includes a collet closer; E-1340VS features a taper attachment for versatile machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cast-iron bases and headstocks ensure stability, reduce vibration, and extend machine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for threading, turning, taper cutting, and general-purpose metalworking tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eIndustrial Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Engineered for continuous operation in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and technical training programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eQ: What is the JET Elite E-1340VS Lathe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eA: A 13\" x 40\" variable speed precision lathe with ACU-RITE 303 CSS digital readout and taper attachment for high-accuracy and versatile machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eQ: What makes this lathe unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eA: It features variable speed control, a CSS DRO for constant surface speed, and a taper attachment for precise, repeatable angled cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eQ: What materials can it machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eA: Suitable for steel, aluminum, brass, and other metals in professional and industrial shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eQ: Why is the ACU-RITE 303 CSS DRO important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA: It automatically adjusts spindle speed to maintain consistent cutting conditions, improving tool life and surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eQ: What is the benefit of the taper attachment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eA: Enables accurate taper turning without tailstock offset, saving setup time while maintaining precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eQ: What size capacity does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eA: 13\" swing over bed and 40\" distance between centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eQ: Where is it best used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eA: Ideal for machine shops, toolrooms, maintenance departments, and prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eQ: How does it improve efficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eA: The CSS DRO, taper attachment, and variable speed drive reduce setup time, maintain cutting accuracy, and enhance productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eClean bedways, carriage, and tooling after each use to remove chips and debris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eLubricate gears, bearings, and all moving parts according to manufacturer’s schedule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eInspect belts, gears, and spindle components regularly for wear or misalignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eKeep taper attachments and collet closers clean, lightly oiled, and properly adjusted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eMaintain DRO displays and electrical connections dust-free and 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