The Webster & Bennett 42” EV is a heavy-duty Vertical Turret Lathe manufactured in England, designed for high-precision turning, boring, facing, and chamfering of large, heavy workpieces. True to the “EV” (Elevating Rail) designation, this model features a powered, vertically adjustable crossrail that allows operators to maximize height capacity for tall components or increase rigidity for short, stout parts. The machine is built around a large, 42-inch diameter 4-jaw chuck mounted on a precision table bearing, driven by a powerful AC main motor. The pentagon-style turret head provides rapid tool indexing for complex multi-operation setups. Known for its “pilot wheel” manual control and heavy-duty apron, the Webster & Bennett 42” EV delivers high metal removal rates and exceptional surface finishes, making it a staple in heavy engineering, valve manufacturing, and power generation industries.
As a 42” EV model, this machine occupies a specific niche in the VTL market. While 36″ and 48″ tables were more common, the 42″ variant offers a “Goldilocks” size—providing more swing capacity than a 36″ machine while maintaining a smaller footprint than a 48″ unit. These machines are famous for their extreme rigidity, “timken” table bearings for accuracy, and the ability to take heavy interrupted cuts that would chatter on lesser machines.
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