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Brake Lathe

BL Series Bench Brake Lathe

Industry leading combination bench lathe

The BL Series Bench Lathe is a combination bench lathe that brings speed, precision and versatility to your brake service. The unique design of this combination lathe allows the operator to change the setup of the brake lathe from rotors to drums and vice versa with unprecedented speed and ease. Building on the same industry leading design of our previous bench lathe, the new BL Series Bench Lathe now has optional new features!

Features at-a-glance

  • New Anti-Chatter Technology option
  • New Digi-Cal option
  • Adjustable spindle speed
  • Adjustable feed rate

Specifications at-a-glance

  • 6 - 22 in.
    Rotor diameter
  • 6 - 24 in.
    Drum Diameter
  • 1.5 hp
    Motor power (optional)
  • 200 lbs
    Maximum arbor weight

Hunter BL Series Bench Lathe

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Work in a more efficient space with easy access to tools & adaptors

Pegboard Hangers

Store frequently-used adaptors within easy reach.

Twin work lamps

Adjustable LED lights illuminate both side of workpiece

Tablet Interface

On-screen messages, animations, videos and Bit Minder increase efficiency.

Dust containment system

Protect air quality with the ability to view the work piece during machining.

Anti-Chatter Control

Variable spindle speed keeps chatter-inducing vibration from starting, making a smooth finish.

DigiCal measurement

Instantly measure drum or rotor dimensions and depth of cut.

Large chip collection funnel

Prevent debris from falling to the floor.

Document holder

Store operation manual, application charts and other reference materials.

Storage drawer

Store tools and adaptors within reach but covered from brake dust.

Mobile Bench

  • Flexibility and adaptability for your shop
  • Heavy-duty, covered adaptor storage
  • Large, locking casters

 

 

Brake Lathe Features

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Adjustable feed rate

Dial in adjustable feed rate for faster, rapid removal to a slower, final surface finish. Allows technicians to cut rotors in one pass.

Push-Button Speed Control

Optional Digi-Cal uses pushbutton speed control to instantly measure and display dimensions for quick calibration and greater accuracy

Calibration in seconds

The calibration procedure for drums and rotors takes seconds, helping to prevent accidental removal of excess material

Measure rotor thickness

Optional DigiCal determines if the piece should be discarded prior to cutting.

 

 

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Push button controls

Quickly change spindle speeds with the push of a button

Switch from rotors to drums

Changing from rotors to drums takes seconds and is the fastest in the industry, greatly reducing setup time

Choice of lathe tooling

Faster-cutting and reduced-chatter positive rake standard (3 cutting tips). Durable, longer-life negative rake (optionl) tooling available (6 cutting tips)

Optional storage configurations

Store frequently-used adaptors within easy reach with the optional heavy gauge, all-steel bench option with rear backboard

Optional self-aligning nut

Speeds setup & prevents overtightening and mounting errors

 

 

Anti-Chatter Technology stops chatter before it starts

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Eliminate buildup of vibration

Anti-Chatter Technology varies the spindle speed to keep chatter-inducing vibration from starting, resulting in a smooth finish.

See how it works

Hunter Oscillating Speed

Brake Rotor Cut with Hunter ACT

Anti-Chatter Technology (ACT) varies spindle speed to keep chatter-inducing vibration from starting, resulting in a smoother surface finish.

chart illustrating brake lathe oscillating speed

 

Fixed Speed

brake rotor cut with fixed speed lathe

Chatter can start when machining rotors at a fixed speed. This is similar to how a moistened finger can make a crystal glass sing.

chart illustrating brake lathe fixed speed

 

Anti-Chatter Technology is optional on BL series brake lathes.

 

 

NEW OPTION

Tablet interface with HunterNet® connectivity

  • Compare thickness and diameter to OE specs
  • On-screen messages and animation make technicians more efficient
  • Bit Minder tracks bit usage
  • Training videos, multiple languages and more

 

 

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Cut down your time to service rotors

Provide a smooth, precise brake finish directly on the vehicle. Hunter's AutoComp Elite® on-car brake lathe is a cut above the rest.

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Specifications

* Some specifications may vary depending upon workpiece configurations or may require optional adaptors. 

 

 

Gallery

Because of continuing technological advances, features and configurations shown in customer photos may vary.

 

 

 

 

 

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