NEW WILLIS SE2880

WILLIS SE 28 x 80 Engine Lathe with 6” spindle bore with A-11 mount, inch, metric, modular, and diametric pitch threads
The heavy duty Willis Mammoth SK & SE series conventional lathes are extremely robust, well-built, and dependable lathes. The SK & SE lathes have precision ground spindles supported at three points by high precision bearings. These hollow spindle lathes incorporate a straight forward, low maintenance design. Willis Mammoth SK & SE series geared head engine lathes feature large, widely spaced bed ways and a large diameter lead screw for maximum rigidity and minimum vibration. These lathes have a standard 4⅛” hollow spindle bore, and offer an optional 6” hollow spindle bore for the SE series. In addition, an optional rear chuck adapter, specifically designed for large diameter pipes and shafts requiring maximum holding power, for applications like oil field work, ship building, conveyor manufacturing, roller manufacturing, and hydraulic cylinder manufacturing is available on Willis geared head precision lathes.
Willis Machinery Since 1963
We’d like to say thank you to all of our past, current, and future partners. This couldn’t have happened without you.

In 1963, Willis Boice started offering Solberga Upright Drills and Bergonzi Radial Drills, along with a variety of work holding items. Fast forward to 2020 and Willis Machinery is your one stop shop for a wide array of CNC and conventional lathes and milling machines, upright and radial drilling machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders. Whether you are a multi-billion dollar manufacturer or a smaller job shop, Willis Machinery will meet your needs and surpass your expectations.

From the beginning we have always looked to build high quality long term relationships with all of our vendors, distributors, and customers. These strong bonds have been a key to our mutual long-term strategy and success.

Over the last 60, our people have traveled the Country listening to what customers’ wants and needs have been. After acquiring this insight, it is only then that we’ve gone out and traveled the world to find the best solutions for these needs and then bring those solutions to the market.

With partners like you, we hope and believe we can be successful for another 60 years. We are very grateful to all of you who have placed your trust in us to provide outstanding service and equipment. Your challenges and feedback have pushed us to continually improve. The bonds that we’ve developed are a tremendous source of strength and knowledge that will continue to guide us toward shared prosperity in the future.

Standard SK & SE Hollow Spindle Lathe Accessories:
SK conventional lathes offer a 4” Spindle bore with A-2-8 mounts.
SE conventional lathe models offer a 6” spindle bore with A-11 mounts.
All geared head lathes offer a gap bed and a totally enclosed universal gear box.
These engine lathes provide inch, metric, modular, and diametric pitch threads. An inch thread dial is also provided.
Automatic longitudinal bed stops are also included with these metalworking lathes SK and SE model lathes come equipped with a 2-speed tailstock quill.
Inch/metric dials and graduations allow for accurate and precise machining.
For optimal safety, a manual foot brake and an adjustable feed overload & safety clutch on the apron and carriage are standard on Willis geared head engine lathes SK & SE engine lathes provide hardened and ground gears as well as induction hardened and ground bed-ways.
Willis conventional lathes have manual/automatic lubrication systems for the lathe’s slides.
A flood coolant system enables our conventional lathes to maintain extended tool life.
A rotary dial system on SK & SE conventional lathes for quick and easy spindle speed changes is also provided.
A four-way tool post for quick tool changes is standard on Willis conventional lathes A 12” steady rest, center sleeve & 5mt dead centers are included with the SK & SE lathes.
Our conventional engine lathes are provided with a tool box, tools and tool-post wrench.