Sealey SM3002 Metalworking Lathe

The Sealey SM3002 is a high-precision metalworking lathe specifically designed for model makers, professional engineers, and home workshop enthusiasts. Despite its compact footprint, this lathe is built to exacting standards, offering a versatile platform for turning, facing, and thread-cutting. Powered by a 300W motor with a variable speed drive, it provides the control and accuracy required for intricate machining tasks on a variety of metals.

Key Features

• Variable Speed Drive: Features a wide spindle speed range from 100 to 2500rpm, allowing the operator to fine-tune the rotation to suit the material hardness and the diameter of the workpiece.
• Thread Cutting Capability: Equipped with a powered lead screw facility, this lathe can cut both right and left-hand metric threads, making it an essential tool for creating custom fasteners and mechanical components.
• Robust Standard Tooling: Supplied ready-to-work with a self-centring 3-jaw chuck and a 4-way indexing tool post, enabling quick changes between different cutting bits during a single project.
• Precision Specs: Boasts a 300mm distance between centres and a 90mm centre height, providing a maximum workpiece diameter capacity of Ø180mm.
• Safety Integrated: Designed with operator protection in mind, featuring a prominent emergency stop button, a transparent chuck guard with safety interlock, and a rear splash guard to contain chips and lubricant.
• Durable Construction: Built with an MT3 spindle taper and MT2 tailstock taper, the lathe is compatible with a vast range of industry-standard accessories like revolving centres and drill chucks.
• Clean Workspace: Includes an integrated swarf tray to capture metal shavings, keeping your bench tidy and making cleanup after a machining session straightforward.

Engineered for Detailed Machining

The SM3002 is a primary asset for those requiring industrial-grade features in a bench-top format. Its 40kg nett weight provides the necessary mass to dampen vibrations, which is critical for achieving a high-quality surface finish and maintaining tight tolerances. The reversible drive adds further versatility for specialized machining operations and finishing.

Technical Specifications

• Model No/SKU: SM3002
• Motor Power: 300W - 230V
• Distance Between Centres: 300 mm
• Centre Height: 90 mm
• Max Workpiece Diameter: Ø180 mm
• Spindle Speed Range: 100–2500 rpm
• Spindle Bore: Ø20 mm
• Tapers: Spindle MT3 / Tailstock MT2
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 830 x 300 x 300 mm
• Nett Weight: 40 kg

Why Choose the Sealey SM3002 Lathe?

For model engineers and small-scale fabricators, the SM3002 offers a professional entry point into metal turning. It balances power and precision without the immense footprint of a floor-standing unit. Backed by Sealey's comprehensive "Spare Parts Back Up," it is a reliable, long-term investment for any precision workshop.