Herbert Arnold Precision Mini 1060 Glass Lathe

Description

Item Name:

Herbert Arnold Precision Mini 1060 Glass Lathe

SKU:

ARN1060-MINI

Description:

The Herbert Arnold Precision Mini 1060 is a compact precision glass lathe built around a 60 mm bore for versatile, demanding bench lathe work in both scientific and high-accuracy artistic fabrication. It is designed for operations such as joining electrodes, producing bulbs from quartz, making glass-to-metal seals, and streamlining a wide range of repeatable work on glass and quartz.

This lathe is supplied with standard accessories that support controlled burner positioning and coordinated rotation and handling, including a burner support, a blowing swivel with holder, an electromagnetic brake, an electromagnetic clutch for the tailstock spindle, clamping units for the burner support and tailstock, and a set of tools.

Standard accessories:
– 1 piece Burner support
– 1 piece Blowing swivel with holder
– 1 piece Electromagnetic brake
– 1 piece Electromagnetic clutch for tailstock spindle
– Clamping units for burner support and tailstock
– 1 set Tools

Operating panel:

The operating panel has the following facilities:
– Main switch
– Emergency-Switch- OFF
– Push-button turning direction right – ON
– Push-button turning direction left – ON
– STOP push-button
– Switch for brake ON/ OFF
– Switch for clutch ON/ OFF
– Switch for foot pedal ON/ OFF
– Potentiometer for spindle speed
– Plug for foot switch (foot switch as option, see Cat.-No.: 1060/7)

How it is used:

In lampworking and scientific glass work, a precision lathe is used to hold glass or quartz tubing securely while the work is rotated concentrically through the flame. This controlled rotation helps maintain symmetry, improves wall consistency, and makes it easier to execute clean seals, joins, and transitions.

On the Mini 1060, the operator uses the control panel to select right or left turning direction, start and stop rotation, and manage braking and clutch functions. Spindle speed is adjusted via the potentiometer for the heat size and viscosity of the glass being worked. The operating panel also includes emergency stop control and provisions for a foot switch connection, allowing hands-free speed or start-stop control when equipped with the optional foot switch.