CJ-C
Live Tooling Teach Lathe
Shown with V8 Turret, Chip Conveyor + Cart, & Manual Chuck Options
Overview
Kingston's CJ-18C and CJ-22C exchange the gearbox for a faster, more accurate direct drive system — perfect for live tooling. Now shipping with the intuitive new Kingston App, it is easier than ever before to reduce cycle times and increase repeatability using CNC technology. These models feature direct drive, 18" or 22” swing, lengths of 25" and 50" (and 40” –120)”, and are equipped with the user-friendly Fanuc 0iTF Plus controller with handwheels for a convenient teach-in operating experience. Ideal for a machine shop requiring Live Tooling, those transitioning to CNC, and for technical schools that train machinists, the CJ and its intuitive programming language are a perfect bridge between manual skills and actual CNC programming.
Optional Accessories
- 3.425" Spindle Bore Upgrade (CJ-18C only)
- 4" Spindle Bore Upgrade (CJ-22C only)
- Small Steady Rest (0.39" – 3.94")
- Medium Steady Rest (2.75" – 7.48")
- Follow Rest (0.39” – 3.94”)
- Hydraulic Tailstock
- Chip Conveyor with Cart
- Workpiece Probe
- Auto Tool Probe
- Air, Manual, & Hydraulic Chucks
- Siemens 828D Control with Shop Turn & 1PH813 Spindle Servo Motor
Standard Features
- Fanuc 0iTF Plus Control w/ β8i3 Spindle Servo Motor
- Intuitive Programming Application: Kingston App
- Two Electric Handwheels on Control Panel
- One Remote MPG Handwheel
- V8 Live Tooling Turret w/ C-Axis Hydraulic Brake & Spindle Encoder
- Two T-Slots on Cross Slide
- Headstock, Slide Ways & Ball Screw Auto-Lube
- Full Enclosure End Guard
- Front Moveable Chip Cart
- Full Length Rear Splash Guard
- Cooling System
Overview
Kingston's CJ-18C and CJ-22C exchange the gearbox for a faster, more accurate direct drive system — perfect for live tooling. Now shipping with the intuitive new Kingston App, it is easier than ever before to reduce cycle times and increase repeatability using CNC technology. These models feature direct drive, 18" or 22” swing, lengths of 25" and 50" (and 40” –120)”, and are equipped with the user-friendly Fanuc 0iTF Plus controller with handwheels for a convenient teach-in operating experience. Ideal for a machine shop requiring Live Tooling, those transitioning to CNC, and for technical schools that train machinists, the CJ and its intuitive programming language are a perfect bridge between manual skills and actual CNC programming.
Optional Accessories
- 3.425" Spindle Bore Upgrade (CJ-18C only)
- 4" Spindle Bore Upgrade (CJ-22C only)
- Small Steady Rest (0.39" – 3.94")
- Medium Steady Rest (2.75" – 7.48")
- Follow Rest (0.39” – 3.94”)
- Hydraulic Tailstock
- Chip Conveyor with Cart
- Workpiece Probe
- Auto Tool Probe
- Air, Manual, & Hydraulic Chucks
- Siemens 828D Control with Shop Turn & 1PH813 Spindle Servo Motor
Standard Features
- Fanuc 0iTF Plus Control w/ β8i3 Spindle Servo Motor
- Intuitive Programming Application: Kingston App
- Two Electric Handwheels on Control Panel
- One Remote MPG Handwheel
- V8 Live Tooling Turret w/ C-Axis Hydraulic Brake & Spindle Encoder
- Two T-Slots on Cross Slide
- Headstock, Slide Ways & Ball Screw Auto-Lube
- Full Enclosure End Guard
- Front Moveable Chip Cart
- Full Length Rear Splash Guard
- Cooling System
| Capacity | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| Swing Over Bed | 18" | 22" |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 11.2" | 15.5" |
| Distance Between Centers | 17" / 40" | 40" / 60" / 80" / 120" |
| Maximum Cutting Length | 10.2" / 33.8" | 24.7” / 44.8” / 64.9” / 104.7” |
| Width of Bed | 12.5" | 13.5" |
| Headstock | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| Spindle Bore | 2.44" (opt. 3.425" A2-8) | 3.425" (opt. 4.0") |
| Spindle Motor | 10 / 15 HP | 20 / 24 HP |
| Spindle Nose | A2-6 | A2-8 |
| Number of Speed Ranges | 1 | 1 |
| Spindle Speed | 0 - 4500 RPM (3.425" bore: 0 - 3500) | 0 - 3500 RPM (4" bore: 0 - 3000) |
| Servo Motor | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| X-Axis | 2 Nm | 2 Nm |
| Z-Axis | 7 Nm | 7 Nm |
| Ball Screw | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| X-Axis | Ø 20, P= 5 | Ø 25, P= 5 |
| Z-Axis | Ø 32, P= 5 | Ø 40, P= 10 |
| Tailstock | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| Tailstock Quill Center | M.T. # 5 | M.T. # 5 |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | Ø 2.87" | Ø 2.95" |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 5.5” | 7.87” |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| 25" | 107" x 89" x 85" | N/A |
| 40" | N/A |
117" x 83" x 88" |
| 50" | 131" x 89" x 85" |
N/A |
| 60" | N/A |
145" x 83" x 88" |
| 80" | N/A |
164" x 83" x 88" |
| 120" | N/A |
204" x 83" x 88" |
| Weight (lbs) | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| 5,300 / 7,500 | 7,300 / 8,000 / 8,400 / 10,600 |
| Total Power Required | CJ 18C | CJ 22C |
| 14.5 KVA |
25 KVA |