Hunter BL Series Bench Lathes

Brake Lathes

The BL Series bench lathe is the newest lathe from Hunter Engineering. Building upon their previous bench lathe, this combination bench lathe has a unique design that allows an operator to quickly and easily change the set up of the brake lathe from rotors to drums and drums to rotors.  

Hunter's BL Series bench lathe brings a whole new speed, precision and versatility to your shops brake service.  A few of the new optional features on this bench lathe include Hunter's patented Anti-Chatter Technology which oscillates machining speed to prevent buildup of vibration chatter.  

Another optional feature for the BL Series bench lathe is the Digi-Cal 2.0.  This interface instantly measures drum or rotor dimensions in depth of cut quickly determining if workpiece should be discarded prior to machining. 

See the following list of features for the BL Series bench lathe: 

• Heavy Gauge - All steel consturction providing extra stability

• Quick Change - Twin cutter pivot to quickly change from rotors to drums and vice versa 

• Disc/Drum Control Lockout - Eliminates machine crashing with warning idication reminder

• Dual LED Work Lamps - Easy push button control, adjustable lamps to illuminate work place

• Adjustable Feed Rate - One cut pass capable, fast for rapid removal or slow for final surface finish

• Adjustable Spindle Speeds - Provides correct speed for all size workpieces with no tools required

• Positive Rake - Provides faster cutting and reduced chatter with 3 cutting tips 

• Negative Rake (Optional) - More durable with a longer life, features 6 cutting tips
  

• Anti-Chatter Technology (Optional) - Eliminates vibration buildup stopping chatter before it starts 

• Digi-Cal 2.0 (Optional) - Measures workpiece dimensions and accurately determines cut depth

• Dust Containment System - Designed to contain brake machining dust and metal particles

With over 11 models for the BL Series bench lathe, Quality Automotive Equipment & Service can help you choose the perfect brake lathe for your service shop as well as finance, install and train your team.  Give us a call at 913-205-1350 or ask us any direct questions here if you'd prefer.