Erl-1340

Congratulations pstemari - Lovely machine. Quite jealous actually when I compare the quality of the ERL to my Sieg Runnmaster. The electricals are a work of art, topnotch stuff.
Do you think there is any problems having the controls split between two locations?
Do you know if its possible to install a remote digital speed readout off the Hitachi or other VFD's?
When you get the time is there any chance of a grand tour of the mechanicals so us poor mortals can drool a little more?
Ron
 
There's a number of options for speed readouts, ranging from an analog meter to interfacing to the VFD with a PLC.

So far so good on the controls—the new panel actually had much shorter wire runs than the original.

Here's a shot of it making chips:

https://goo.gl/photos/WvrZH99EqfvDoitt9

DoC is 0.1", feed is 0.004"/rev. Material is 1144 cold-rolled steel. For a fast and heavy feed the finish is spectacular.

I think this has the annoying diameter reading on the cross-slide instead of direct reading, but I haven't verified that.

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Hi pstemtari

Consider putting a DRO on this machine ( this machine really deserves a quality lathe specific one with magnetic scales) and use a 1 micron scale on the cross slide. You can then switch between radius and diameter mode on the fly!!
Keep an open mind and you may actually grow to like diameter mode. Dont take my word, try it and see for yourself.
Ron
 
Necroposting on an old thread. I'm seriously considering this lathe as my next one after looking at a few old American machines and
Unfortunately Precision Matthews no longer sells this one -- they said so when I contacted them.
Is there any other reputable dealer for this product in the US?
 
The ERL 1340 is special order. Mark Jacobs got one a year or two back. Here Is the link to his post:

www.hobby-machinist.com

ERL-1340 Lathe VFD Control System and Additions

Ordered an ERL-1340 last year to replace my PM-1340GT that I had for 6 years. I was moving and I felt it was "easier" to sell the 1340GT and order an ERL-1340 through QMT to be delivered to my new address. It took about 4 months to get the lathe in and then setup delivery. Due to the weight of...
www.hobby-machinist.com www.hobby-machinist.com

I’d be surprised if PM can’t order one for you.

No one will have a machine in stock. You might also try Eisen. And the same ERL-1340 from PM could be called something different from Eisen.

The PM 1440-TL is basically the same machine but with 1” larger swing and D1-5 cam lock spindle instead of D1-4. Acra sells the same machine which they call 1440TE. https://acramachinery.com/product/1440te-precision-gap-bed-engine-lathe/
 
I got this response from PM just the day before yesterday.

Hi, we do not carry that model and not able to order that one, sorry
about that!

14x is too large for me, ideally I would like a 12-13x30 machine that weighs around 1-1.5 metric tonnes. I recently operated a monarch 10EE and I really like the size and feel of that size of machine.

Any opinions of kent usa machinery? They seem to carry the ERL (they call it TRL) size machine?
 
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The brand name is less important than the county of origin and warranty IMO. Most of the Kent machines I've seen are mainland China. I would stick with a machine made in Taiwan. If I were you, I'd talk to Eisen and ACRA about your specific needs.
 
davidpbest said:
The brand name is less important than the county of origin and warranty IMO. Most of the Kent machines I've seen are mainland China. I would stick with a machine made in Taiwan. If I were you, I'd talk to Eisen and ACRA about your specific needs.
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In speaking to the Kent representative last week, I was assured that all their machines were Taiwan made and so were the accessories including the chucks.
However Eisen was clear that while their machines were Taiwan made, all chucks that came packaged with the machines were made in China.
Does anyone have experience dealing with Kent directly? There were some negative posts I saw and that gives me pause. However the sales rep I spoke to was very knowledgeable and was able to explain very well some of the nuances of the features.
Precision Matthews appears to have a good reputation -- enough that I bought a Taiwan made mill from them. But their reps seem to not be too knowledgeable about things that aren't basic.
 
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