Summit® 14” x 40” Precision Metal Lathes are a great investment and turn rings around other lathes in this class.
They are affordable, rugged, reliable and easy to operate.
They are ISO compliant; include a vast array of features and accessories as “standard”; and they offer a variety of built-in safety features. Constructed from 100% cast iron, Summit 14” x 40” Precision Lathe Metal is built to last and are known for consistent performance and durability even under the most demanding work conditions.
Standard on every machine is a quick-change gearbox for cutting metric, as well as standard American threads – ensuring pinpoint accuracy on every job.

Inch/metric threading
Removable gap
T-slotted compound
All cast iron construction
Hardened and precision ground bed ways
Foot brake
Dual dials - inch/metric
Standard Equipment:
8" 3-Jaw chuck (D1-4)
8" 4-Jaw chuck (D1-4)
Steady rest
Follow rest
Full length splash guard
Halogen work light
Taper attachment
Coolant system
Thread dial
Micrometer carriage stop
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cross slide travel 6-1/2
Distance Between Centers 40
Inch Pitch Threads (40) 4-112 TPI
Metric Pitch Threads (24) .45-7.5mm
Model Number 1440A
Motor 4HP, 220/440V, 3PH, 60HZ
Spindle Hole Diameter 1-1/2
Spindle Speeds (12) 40-1800 RPM
Spindle Type D1-4
Swing 14
Swing over crosslide 8-1/4
Swing over gap 20
Tailstock Taper 3MT