Metalworking Machines and Accessories

OPTIMUM - USA
Bench Drills
Floor Drills
Variable Speed Drills
Gear Head Drills
Mill/Drill Machines
CNC Mills
Milling Machines
Lathes
CNC Lathes
Abrasive Belt Grinders
Drill Sharpener
Cold Saws & Blades
Support Stands
Digital Read Outs
Accessories
Vises
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Quality at an Economical Price - OPTIMUM Metal Working Machines
Company Overview
Optimum has reached a leadership position in over 28 European countries and the UK over a very short period of time.
Now, Optimum is bringing their innovation and competitively priced products to the US market. Headquartered in Germany
where research, product design, and manufacturability are conducted. Machine tools designed by machinists bringing you
innovative machines that provide real solutions and the best cost-to-performance value to the metal cutting industry.
We develop all of our own products to very demanding standards and manufacture them in our own factory in Yangzhou,
China which has a German production manager and quality manager on site. All our component sources are chosen with
the utmost selectivity to ensure that only the best designs, materials and production methods are used. All product
development, design, testing and quality standards take place in Germany. More than 20 years of metalworking machine
experience stands behind every piece of Optimum equipment, feature and innovation.
Products
Optimum metalworking machines have a rich heritage with innovation. Designed by machinists for machinists – develop-
ing machines with differentiated and meaningful features our products enjoy a reputation for exceptional quality, accuracy,
sustainability and consistent value. If your applications include drilling, tapping, milling, turning, sawing, abrasive finishing or
precision position measurements Optimum is your primary connection to better machining and productivity.
Engineering
It is no exaggeration to say that the design of an Optimum machine starts in a customer’s
plant. That is because Optimum engineers base their thinking on what a machine must do
when it is actually in use, and on what procedures an operator must follow for peak
efficiency. The development work is solely performed using the most modern 3D CAD
software creating a virtual machine model. This process also creates our manufacturing
documentation and is used in our computer-aided manufacturing. Combined with our
stringent engineering standards all Optimum machines are built to last.
They are state-of-the-art in engineering, features, construction quality and performance.
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Technical Service & Application Support
A worldwide organization of technical sales support people is available to help you with any and all requirements as it
relates to any Optimum product. Our highly responsive technical support services are one result of our company’s
unwavering dedication to quality and customer support. Optimum’s distributor sales and marketing team use their
considerable experience in offering creative solutions to your metal removal applications.
Professional Manuals
Today operating instructions represent an essential and critical part of the product. All our manuals are professionally
written for ease of use. They utilize our CAD exploded view drawings for easy part identification. Included with each
manual are a parts breakdown listing, electrical drawings, installation and start up instructions and preventative
maintenance information all of which provides the machinist the necessary information for a long and high performance
service life.
Quality Assurance
A focus on quality is a constant at Optimum. Documented quality tests are used in all
departments of the company. Employees trained in the fields of electrics, safety and
application technology test all incoming goods against firmly defined standards as part
of our quality assurance program.
Certification
All Optimum products are tested and put through a risk analysis procedure. Before being offered into the marketplace the
machines are submitted and again tested by an independent testing institute with the results then being documented by a
CE declaration of conformity and the CE label.
VARIO SELECT
Look for this symbol to identify our unique variable speed controlled machines. Vario-Select features brushless DC mo-
tors with permanent current control combined with the latest state-of-the-art variable speed inverter all specifically designed
for use with our tools. You’ll benefit with the broadest range of speeds on the market today while delivering the power and
torque for low speed applications and the speed and control required for high speed applications
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Contents
Drilling
Step Pulley Drill Presses
B24H, B28H, B34H___________________________________________ 6-7
Variable Speed Drill Presses

B28H VARIO, B34H VARIO_ ___________________________________ 8-9
Variable Speed Drill Presses

B30BS VARIO_______________________________________________ 10-11
Variable Speed Gear Head Drill Presses

B30VGM___________________________________________________ 12-13
Upright Gear Head Drill Press

B50GSM___________________________________________________ 14-15
Milling
VARIO Mill/Drill Machines
BF20 VARIO________________________________________________ 16-17
BF30 VARIO________________________________________________ 18-19
BF46 VARIO________________________________________________ 20-21
CNC Milling Machines

BF20 VARIO CNC____________________________________________ 22
BF30 VARIO CNC____________________________________________ 23
BF46 VARIO CNC____________________________________________ 24
CNC Software_______________________________________________ 25
CNC Machine Enclosures_____________________________________ 26
Bench Turret Mill

DM15______________________________________________________ 27
Vertical Turret Milling Machine

TMB200B-DPA______________________________________________ 28-29
Lathes
Bench Lathes
D210 x 400_ ________________________________________________ 30-31
D240 x 500, D280 x 700 VARIO_________________________________ 32-33
Engine Lathes
D320 x 920_ ________________________________________________ 34-35
D330 x 1000_ _______________________________________________ 36-37
D360 x 1000_ _______________________________________________ 38-39
D420 x 1500_ _______________________________________________ 40-41
CNC Flat-bed Lathe

D280-CNC__________________________________________________ 42
CNC Machine Enclosure

For use with Flat-bed Lathe___________________________________ 43
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Contents
Grinding
Abrasive Belt Grinders

BSM75, BSM150_____________________________________________ 44-45
Drill Sharpener
DG20______________________________________________________ 46
Sawing
Cold Saws
CS250, CS350_______________________________________________ 47
Support Stands / Digital Readouts
Roller Material Support Stands

MSR4, MSR7________________________________________________ 48
Digital Readouts & Glass Scales

DPA 2000_ _________________________________________________ 49
Magnetic Digital Readout

MPA-3_____________________________________________________ 50
Milling Accessories / Vises / Accessories
Accessories &______________________________________________ 51
5-Axis Multi-Position Milling Work Stop
Milling Start-Up Tool Packages ________________________________ 52
Milling Vises________________________________________________ 53-54
Palmgren Drill Press Vises____________________________________ 55-56
PROGRIP Vise______________________________________________ 57-58
Prices, design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Due to transport issues, some machines may require some assembly.
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Step Pulley Drill Presses B24H & B28H
Optimum premier line of step pulley drill presses have a wide range of speeds and
are constructed through-out to form a solid base for heavy, accurate continuous use.
The pulleys are long wearing aluminum alloy, fully machined and balanced.
Combined with a Gates 7M industrial V-ribbed V-belt that delivers better gripping and
power with a service life of 10,000 hours. Speed changes are fast and easy – our
exclusive quick change handle and motor spring plate provides consistent, proper
tension from the motor to the belt and pulleys all the time. The fully enclosed
machine tool spindle has a concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose.
Other standard features include:

• Built in halogen work light
• Forward & reverse switch
• Drill depth stop
• Digital depth gauge
• Digital speed display
• T-slotted table and base
• Interlocking spindle safety guard
• Electric interlock on the pulley cover
• Magnetic overload protection
• Built in tool ejector (on all but the B24H)
• Chuck and arbor
These drills can be used to perform all hole making

operations – drilling, tapping, reaming, boring,
spot-facing, counter-boring and chamfering in any type
Model B24H
See pages 54-58 for accessories Model B28H
Model OPTI B24H OPTI B28HB OPTI B28H OPTI B34H

Item No 3020244 3020252 3020284 3020334
Bench Bench Floor Floor
Features
Electric supply
Motor 1HP / 115V / 1PH 1HP / 115V / 1PH 1HP / 115V / 1PH 3HP / 230V / 3PH
Drilling capacity
Drilling capacity in steel Ø 24 mm / .945" Ø 28 mm / 1.103" Ø 28 mm / 1.103" Ø 34 mm / 1.336"
Working range 13" 16" 16" 22"
Quill travel 85 mm / 3.347" 105 mm / 4.134" 105 mm / 4.134" 160 mm / 6.299"
Spindle holding fixture
Spindle holding fixture MT 2 MT 3 MT 3 MT 4
Speeds
Spindle speeds 420-4800 rpm 145-4800 rpm 145 - 4800 rpm 175-5700 rpm
Number of pulley steps 7 steps 16 steps 16 steps 2 x 9 steps
Drilling table
Table size Length x Width 280 x 300 mm / 340 x 360 mm / 340 x 360 mm / 420 x 400 mm /
11.024" x 11.811" 13.386" x 14.173" 13.386" x 14.173" 16.535" x 15.748"
T-slot size 14 mm / .551" 14 mm / .551" 14 mm / .551" 14 mm / .551"
Distance spindle - table (max.) 515 mm / 20.276" 685 mm / 26.968" 860 mm / 33.858" 790 mm / 31.102"
Working surface base L x W 280 x 260 mm / 320 x 320 mm / 320 x 320 mm / 390 x 370 mm /
11.024" x 10.236" 12.598" x 12.598" 12.598" x 12.598" 5.354" x 14.567"
Distance spindle - base (max.) 681 mm / 26.811" 1275 mm / 50.197" 1275 mm / 50.197" 1025 mm / 40.354"
Dimensions
Column diameter 80 mm / 3.150" 92 mm / 3.622" 92 mm / 3.622" 115 mm / 4.528"
Length 665 mm / 26.181" 698 mm / 27.480" 698 mm / 27.480" 918 mm / 36.142"
Width 434 mm / 17.087" 449 mm / 17.677" 449 mm / 17.677" 585 mm / 23.032"
Height 998 mm / 39.292" 533 mm / 20.92" 1721 mm / 67.776" 1895 mm / 74.606"
Net weight 130 kg / 287 lbs. 120 kg / 265 lbs. 140 kg / 1309 lbs. 274 kg / 605 lbs.
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B34H
Vibration free
· Ground aluminum V-belt pulleys
V-belt cover
· With interlock safety switch
Selector switch direction of rotation Digital speed display

· Clockwise/counterclockwise · 4-digit value
· Easy-to-read
Digital depth gauge
· Accuracy of the display
0.0004" Quick-action clamping
· Switchable mm/inch · Easy tensioning of the V-belt for
quick speed change
Saftey spindle protection
· Best possible protection
for the user Drill depth stop
· Height-adjustable · Scale
· Micro switch with interlock
Spindle precision Machine lamp

· Less than 0.0006" measured · Integrated in the drilling head
at the spindle nose · Halogen lamp 20 watts
Drilling spindle
· Internal taper
· Precision ball bearings
Cast-iron column
· Thick-walled/ground
· Drill head bolted to column for Drilling table
minimum deflection and greater · Largely dimensioned
stability · Solid
· Height-adjustable via rack and
pinion
· Precisely machined
· Transversally running T-slots for
easier fixture & vise mounting
Base plate
· Usable as a working surface for
extra high workpieces by rotating
the drilling table
· Solid
· Largely dimensioned
· Precisely machined at the
surface
· Parallel running T-slots
Model B34H
Built-in Tool Ejector Gates 7 M industrial V-ribbed

· Simple tool change V-belt
· Service life of the V-belts up
to10,000 operating hours
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Variable Speed Drill Presses B28H & B34H VARIO
Optimum’s highest quality drilling machines are built using These drills use a brushless DC motor with permanent
the latest drilling technology and operational features that current control combined with the latest state of the art
stand up to production output and accuracy. variable speed inverter designed and built exclusively for
metalworking machine tools. The fully enclosed machine
Built with the operator in mind these premier drills combine tool spindle has a concentricity of .0005” at the spindle
efficiency, safety and ergonomics giving them an edge nose.
over all competitive models. The unique combination of
V-belt and variable speed inverter provides the broadest Other standard features include:
speed range available on the market today. This speed • Built in halogen work light
range delivers the power and torque for large hole drilling • Forward and reverse switch
and the high speed and control for small hole applications • Tapping mode
- making it ideal for working in a great array of materials. • Auto mode that activates the spindle by pulling down on
The pulleys are long wearing aluminum alloy, fully the hand feed lever
machined and balanced and are driven by a Gates 7M • Coolant
industrial V-ribbed V-belt that delivers all the needed power • Digital depth gauge
to the spindle with a service life of 10,000 hours. • Digital spindle rpm readout
• Electric interlock on pulley cover
• Built in tool ejector
• Chuck and arbor
These drills can be used to perform all hole making op-

erations – drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, spot-facing,
counter-boring and chamfering in any type of material.
See pages 54-58 for accessories
Model OPTI B28H VARIO OPTI B34H VARIO

Item No 3020288 3020238
Floor Floor
Features
Electric supply
Motor 2HP / 230V / 1PH 3HP / 230V / 1PH
Drilling capacity
Drilling capacity in steel Ø 28 mm / 1.104" Ø 34 mm / 1.336"
Working range 16" 22"
Quill travel 105 mm / 4.134" 160 mm / 6.299"
Spindle holding fixture MT 3 MT4
Speeds
Spindle speeds 35 - 5600 rpm 40 - 5100 rpm
Number of pulley steps 12 steps, continuously variable 9 steps, continuously variable
Drilling table
Table size Length x Width 340 x 360 mm / 13.386" X 14.173" 420 x 400 mm / 16.535" X 15.748"
T-slot size 14 mm / .551" 14 mm / .551"
Distance spindle - table (max.) 860 mm / 33.858" 790 mm / 31.102"
Working surface stand L x W 320 x 320 mm / 12.598" X 12.598" 390 x 390 mm / 15.354" X 15.354"
Distance spindle - stand (max.) 1275 mm / 50.197" 1025 mm / 40.354"
Dimensions
Column diameter 92 mm / 3.622" 115 mm / 4.528"
Length 701 mm / 27.598" 918 mm / 36.142"
Width 474 mm / 18.661" 595 mm / 23.032"
Height 1755 mm / 69.094" 1930 mm / 74.606"
Net weight 141 kg / 311 lbs. 290 kg / 640 lbs.
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B28H & B34H VARIO
V-belt cover
· With safety interlock switch
Vibration free
· Ground aluminum pulleys
Digital speed display
Gates 7M industrial V-ribbed V-belt
· Service life of the V-belts up · 4-digit value
to10,000 operating hours · Easy-to-read
· Increased flexibility reduces heat
build-up Quick-action clamping
· More torque than common V-belts · Easy tensioning of the V-belt
for quick speed changes
Operating mode (B34H Vario)

· “Threading”
· “Auto”
Machine lamp
· Integrated in the milling head
· Halogen lamp
Safety spindle protection

· Best possible protection
for the user Cast iron column
· Height adjustable · Thick-walled/ground
· Micro-switch with interlock · Drill head screwed to column
for minimum deflection and
greater stability
Drilling table
· Height-adjustable via rack
and pinion
easier fixture and vise mounting
Coolant system
· Supplied as standard
· Capacity of coolant tank .925 gal.
Base plate
· May be used for extra high work-
pieces by rotating the table
· Solid
· Precisely machined at the surface
· Parallel running T-slots
Model B28H Vario Moel B34H Vario
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Variable Speed Drill Presses B30BS VARIO
This Optimum high quality drilling machine is built using the latest drilling
technology and operational features that stand up to production output and
accuracy.
Built with the operator in mind these premier drills combine efficiency, safety
and ergonomics giving them a competitive edge over all competitive models.
This positive power variable speed drill has one of the broadest speed ranges
available on the market today. This speed range delivers the power and torque
for large hole drilling and the and the high speed and control for small hole ap-
plications - making it ideal for working in a great array of materials. The pulleys
are long wearing aluminum alloy, fully machined and balanced and are driven
by a Gates 7M industrial V-ribbed V-belt that delivers all the needed power to
the spindle with a service life of 10,000 hours. This drill uses a gear reduction
on a brushless DC motor with permanent current control which is then com-
Operating mode “auto“
bined with the latest state of the art variable speed inverter designed and built · In the automatic mode, the spindle
exclusively for metalworking machine tools. The fully enclosed machine tool will start automatically upon lifting
spindle has a concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose. the lever and stops in the initial
position.
Other standard features include: This way, it is not necessary to press
• Built in halogen work light • Forward and reverse switch the push button Start and Stop for
• Tapping mode • Auto mode that activates the repeated drilling tasks.
• Coolant spindle by pulling down on
• Digital depth gauge the hand feed lever
• Digital spindle rpm readout • Interlocking spindle safety guard
• Electric interlock on pulley cover • Magnetic overload protection
These drills can be used to perform all hole making operations – drilling,
tapping, reaming, boring, spot-facing, counter-boring and chamfering in any
type of material.
Model OPTI B30BS VARIO
Item No 3021308
Features
Electric supply
Motor 3HP / 230V / 1PH
Motor coolant pump 40 W/ /.054 HP Operating mode “Threading“
· The spindle is being activated by
Drilling capacity
moving the star grip downward.
Drilling capacity in steel Ø 30 mm / 1.181" The turning direction is changed
Threading in steel M16 by pressing the end switch on the
Working range 22" adjustable drilling depth stop.
Quill travel 125 mm / 4.923"
Spindle taper MT 3
Speeds
Spindle speeds 30 - 3900 rpm
Number of pulley steps 4 steps, continuously variable
Drilling table
Table size Length x Width 400 x 500 mm / 15.748" x 19.685"
T-slot size 14 mm / .551"
Drilling table swing around column 3600
Distance spindle - table (max.) 780 mm / 30.709"
Working surface stand Length x Width 270 x 390 mm / 10.630" x 15.354"
Distance spindle - stand (max.) 1230 mm / 48.425"
Dimensions Simple tool change due to built in
tool ejector:
Column diameter 115 mm / 4.528"
· Push the ejection device and then
Length 643 mm / 25.315" press the hand grip upwards - the
Width 534 mm / 21.026" taper mandrel will be pressed out
Height 1850 mm / 72.835" of the drilling spindle
Net weight 280 kg / 618 lbs.
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B30BS VARIO
Control panel
· Digital speed display Machine lamp
· Emergency-stop push button · Integrated in the drilling
· Selector switch operating head
mode/direction of rotation · Halogen lamp
· Potentiometer
· Coolant switch
Column
· Switch machine lamp
· Thick-walled/ground
· Digital depth gauge
· Drill head bolted to column for
Accuracy of the display 0.0004"
minimum deflection and greater
stability
· Best possible protection for the user Height adjusting of table
· Via rack and pinion
· Height-adjustable
Drilling table
Coolant hose · Solid
· Nozzle
· Control valve
easier mounting of vise
· Heavily ribbed at the backside
· Double clamping/locking
Coolant system
· Coolant tank integrated in
Base plate the base plate
· May be used for extra high work by · Capacity of coolant tank
1.190 gal.
rotating the work table
· Solid
· T-slots
· Precisely machined at the surface
· In order to optimize the drilling

capacity an additional speed level
is available
· Equipped with Gates 7M V-ribbed
V-belt
· Increased flexibility reduces heat
build-up providing more torque than
standard V-belts
· Vibration free ground Speed 1 2 3 4
aluminum V-belt pulleys Range 30 - 300 rpm 120 - 1200 rpm 240 - 2400 rpm 390 - 3900 rpm
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Variable Speed Gear Head Drill Presses B30VGM
Optimum’s gear head variable speed drilling machine is built using the latest drill-
ing technology and operational features that stand up to production output and
accuracy.
Built with the operator in mind this premier drill combines efficiency, safety and
ergonomics giving it a competitive edge over all competitive models. The positive
power variable speed has a broad speed range available. This speed range de-
livers the power and torque for large hole drilling and the and the high speed and
control for small hole applications - making it ideal for working in a great array of
materials. These drills use a brushless DC motor with permanent current control
combined with the latest state of the art variable speed inverter designed and built
exclusively for metalworking machine tools. The gear drive transmission delivers
full power to the spindle at any speed. The fully enclosed machine tool spindle
has a concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose. The built-in spindle power feed
has 3 feed rates and can be engaged or disengaged by pressing the button built
into the three spoke hand feed lever.

• Forward and reverse switch
• Coolant
• Digital depth gauge
• Digital spindle rpm readout
Model OPTI B30 VGM

Item No. 3034308
Features of performance
Electrical connection
Motor 1.1HP / 115V / 1PH
Motor coolant pump 40 W / .054 HP
Drilling capacity
Drilling capacity in steel (St. 37) Ø 30 mm / 1-3/16"
Continuity drilling cap. in steel Ø 24 mm / 1"
Working range 285 mm / 22"
Sleeve travel 125 mm / 4-15/16"
Spindle taper MT 3
Quill feed (St. 37) .003" / .006" / .008"
Speeds
Spindle speeds 80 - 3'000 rpm
Number of steps 3 steps, continuously variable
Drilling table
Table size Length x Width 400 x 500 mm / 15-3/4" x 19-11/16"
T-slot size 14 mm / 1/2"
Distance spindle - table (max.) 780 mm / 30-3/4"
Working surface base L x W 385 x 385 mm / 15-5/32" x 15-5/3"
Distance spindle - base (max.) 1'320 mm / 52"
Dimensions
Column diameter 115 mm / 3-1/2"
Length x Width x Height 600 x 735 x 1'915 mm /
24" x 29" x 75.400"
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B30VGM

· Easy-to-read
· 4 digit value
Automatic spindle feed
· For deep drillings the automatic
spindle sleeve feed can be engaged
or disengaged at any time by actuating
the push button switches
Machine lamp
· Built in
Built in tool ejector

· Push in the ejection mechanism and then
press the quill feed handle upward - the Safety spindle protection
taper mandrel will be pressed out of the · Best possible protection for the user
drill spindle. · Height-adjustable
Drilling table
· Largely dimensioned, solid and
precisely machined
· Transversally running T-slots for easier
mounting of vise
· Height-adjustable via rack and pinion
· Rotation of 360° around the column
Cast-iron upright
· Thick-walled and ribbed
Coolant equipment
· Coolant tank intregrated in base plate
Base plate
· Solid with T-slots
· Precisely machined surface
· Usable as a working surface for
large workpieces
Model B30VGM
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Upright Gear Head Drill Press B50GSM
This very rugged drill press is the ideal choice for medium – to heavy duty –
large hole making production and is built with performance features to
withstand continuous industrial use.
This drill is built to last even in the most adverse working conditions. Large heavy
cast iron construction for maximum stability with all gear drive hardened and
ground steel gears that operate in an oil bath with 18 speeds to choose from.
Tempered, ground spindle with internal taper mounted in precision bearings for
maximum accuracy, 6 spindle power feed rates with electromagnetic clutch, pow-
er feed is engaged by push button located in the three spoke hand feed lever.

• Tapping mode
• Hand wheel for fine feed of spindle Built in tool ejector
• Coolant system · Simple, fast tool change
• Electronic interlock spindle safety guard
• Automatic tool ejector
These drills can be used to perform all hole making operations – drilling, tapping,
reaming, boring, spot-facing, counter-boring and chamfering in any type of
material.
Model OPTI B50 GSM

Item No 3034504
Features
Electric supply
Motor 3HP/4HP / 230V / 3PH Drilling table
· Double clamping locks for added
Motor coolant pump 40 W / .054HP
safety and stability
Drilling capacity
· Height-adjustable via rack and pinion
Drilling capacity in steel Ø 50 mm / 2"
Threading in steel M 42 / 1-5/8"
Drilling capacity in cast iron Ø 60 mm / 2-3/8"
Threading in cast iron M 50 / 2"
Working range 375 mm / 29.5"
Sleeve travel 230 mm / 9"
Spindle taper MT 4
Autom. spindle sleeve feed 6 steps, .002 / .012 in/rev
Speeds
Spindle speeds 50 - 2090 rpm
Number of steps 18 steps
Drilling table
Working surface table Length x Width 600 x 600 mm / 23-5/8" x 23-5/8"
T-slot size 18 mm / 3/4"
Distance spindle - table (max.) 800 mm / 31-1/2"
Working surface stand Length x Width 600 x 520 mm / 23-5/8" x 20-7/16" Machine lamp
Distance spindle - stand (max.) 1300 mm / 51" · Built in halogen lamp
Dimensions
Upright diameter 200 mm / 7-7/8"
Length x Width x Height 1016 x 610 x 2454 mm /
40" x 24" x 97"
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B50GSM
Spindle sleeve feed

· Manual or power feed
· The feed is activated with the
push buttons located in the
quill feed handle
Drill depth stop

· Adjustable
Spindle sleeve fine infeed

· via handwheel
· Selector switch for spindle speeds

· Best possible protection for the user
· Height-adjustable
Cast-iron upright
· Thick-walled and ribbed
Drilling table
· Solid
easier mounting of vise
· Heavily ribbed at the backside
· Rotation of 360° around the column
· Coolant trough
Base plate Coolant equipment

· Usable as a working surface for · Supplied as standard
large, high workpieces · Coolant tank integrated in the
· Parallel running T-slots base plate
· Machined surface · Tank capacity 1.3 gallons
Model B50GSM
· 9 selectable speeds via gear · Automatic spindle feed with

shifting lever at the front of electromagnetic clutch
the drill head combined with a · For deep hole drilling the
two-stage motor provides 18 automatic spindle sleeve feed
spindle speeds can be engaged or disengaged
at any time by actuating the push
button switches
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VARIO Mill/Drill Machine BF20 VARIO
Optimum’s BF20 Vario deluxe mill/drill machine delivers tools spindles equipped with taper roller bearings and a
the precision, power and versatility to handle a wide range spindle concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose. The
of machining operations normally performed in much larger cross slide table is precision ground with t-slots, adjustable
and more expensive milling machines. limit stops, scale and three metal adjusting hand wheels.
The all gear drive transmission delivers full power at any Standard features include:
speed driving tools at nearly 100% of the available horse- • Halogen work light
power. These mills are equipped with a high performance • Depth stop
brushless DC motor with permanent current control and • Digital speed read out
the latest technology variable speed inverter providing the • Digital readout depth gauge
broadest range of spindle speeds to fit any application. A • Interlocking spindle safety guard
rigid box column with hardened, ground and hand scraped • Draw bar
dovetail ways provide accurate head positioning with
minimum deflection and vibration. The milling head can This all purpose machine is ideal for milling, drilling,
be tilted right or left up to 90 degrees. Precision machine slotting, engraving, boring, tapping and angle machin-
ing operations in tool rooms, pattern shops, mold and die
shops, job shops, fabrication shops and maintenance
departments.
Model OPTI BF20 Vario Accessories Item No

Item No 3338128 · Collet chucks kit MT2/M10, 1/8" to 7/16" 3352159
· Holding arbor for cutter 16 mm MT2 3352102
Features of performance · Collet chucks kit 3/32" - 5/8", ER 25 3352157
Electrical connection · Arbor for drill chuck MT2/M10/33JT 3050671
· Cutter head for copy and
Motor 1.20HP / 115V / 1PH
surface milling MT2 3350212
Drilling-milling capacity
Drilling capacity max. Ø 16 mm / 5/8"
Milling capacity cutter head max. Ø 63 mm / 2"
Milling capacity end mill cutter max. Ø 20 mm / 3/4"
Spindle Taper MT 2/M 10
Drill-mill head 3350212
3352159
Head tilts ± 90° 3352157
Gear stages 2 stages, continuously variable
Head travel* 280 mm / 11.024"
Maximum spindle to table 13.196"
Speeds
Gear stage low 90 - 1480 rpm Heavy duty floor stand
· Shelf and chip tray
Gear stage fast 150 - 3000 rpm
· Easy access foor for tool storage
Cross table · L x W x H: 19-3/4" x 16-1/2" x 35-1/2"
Table length 500 mm / 19.685" Item No 3353003
Table width 180 mm / 7.087"
Y-axis travel* 175 mm / 6.890"
X-axis travel* 280 mm / 11.023"
Digital magnetic measuring system
MPA 3-S
T-slot size 12 mm / .472"
Item No 3383907
T-slot distance 63 mm / 2.480"
Load of cross table (max.) 55 kg / 121 lbs.
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 670 mm x 550 mm x 860 mm /
26.378" x 21.654" x 33.858"
See pages 51-58 for more accessories
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BF20 VARIO
Motor
· Two-stage for powerful transmission
of the torque to the spindle
· DC motor with permanent current
control
Control electronics
· It is possible to switch the machine on
and off using the optional CNC controller
via an integrated relay control on CNC
model
Speeds
· Large, continuously adjustable speed
range from 90 - 3000 rpm
· Clear readable digital speed display
· Right-/left-handed rotation
Spindle sleeve travel display

· Digital
· Accuracy of the display 0.01 mm / 0.0004"
· Reversible mm/inch
Machine lamp
· Integrated in the drill-mill head
· Halogen light
Safety guard
Taper roller bearings
· High concentricity precision
· Better than 0.0005" measured in the
spindle sleeve
Box column & ways

· Greater rigidity and accuracy
over longer travel
· Head tilts 90o left & right
Limit stops
· Mechanical
· Adjustable
Length measurement scale
· Embedded in the cross table
· Easy-to-read Model BF20 Vario
Model BF20 Vario CNC
See page 22
· Backside of the control unit Z-Column

with main switch · Rear side with hole, this
way, it is easy to oil the
· CNC Connection Power/Stop trapezoid spindle or to
grease the recirculating
ball spindle
Y-axis Z-Column and X-axis

· 2 pockets are pre- milled · · Prepared groove for the sub
· You can easily mount the assembly of the magnetic
magnetic tape for the tapes for the optional DRO
optional DRO
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Optimum’s BF30 Vario deluxe mill/drill machine delivers Standard features include:
the precision, power and versatility to handle a wide range • Halogen work light
of machining operations normally performed in much larger • Depth stop
and more expensive milling machines. • Digital speed read out
• Digital readout depth gauge
The all gear drive transmission delivers full power at any • Interlocking spindle safety guard
speed driving tools at nearly 100% of the available horse- • Draw bar
power. These mills are equipped with a high performance
brushless DC motor with permanent current control and The BF30 also comes with tapping mode and an auto
the latest technology variable speed inverter providing the mode which allows the starting of the machine through the
broadest range of spindle speeds to fit any application. A three spoke feed handle.
rigid box column with hardened, ground and hand scraped
dovetail ways provide accurate head positioning with This all purpose machine is ideal for milling, drilling,
minimum deflection and vibration. The milling head can slotting, engraving, boring, tapping and angle
be tilted right or left up to 90 degrees. Precision machine machining operations in tool rooms, pattern shops,
tools spindles equipped with taper roller bearings and a mold and die shops, job shops, fabrication shops and
guaranteed spindle concentricity of .0005” at the spindle maintenance departments.
nose. The cross slide table is precision ground with t-slots,
adjustable limit stops, scale and three metal adjusting hand
wheels.
Model OPTI BF30 Vario

Item No 3338438
Drilling capacity in casting (max.) Ø 28 mm / 1"
Drilling capacity in steel (max.) Ø 25 mm / 3/4"
Milling capacity cutter head (max.) Ø 75 mm / 3"
Milling capacity end mill cutter (max.) Ø 30 mm / 3/4"
Spindle taper R8
Quill diameter 70 mm / 2.756"
Draw-in rod M12
Drill-mill head
Head rotation +/- 90°
Head travel 450 mm / 17.716"
Maximum spindle to table 470 mm / 18.503"
Speeds
Gear stage low 80 - 1100 rpm
Optional heavy duty floor stand
Gear stage medium 160 - 1700 rpm
· Solid for added stability
Gear stage fast 320 - 3100 rpm · Shelf and chip tray
Cross table · Easy access door for tool storage
Cross table length x Width 750 x 210 mm / 29-1/2" x 8-1/4" · Dimensions L x W x H:
X-axis travel 450 mm / 17.716" 37" x 25-1/2" x 31"
Y-axis travel 200 mm / 7.874" Item No 3353004
T-slot size / Distance 12 mm / 63 mm / number 3 / Digital magnetic measuring system
1/2" / 2.480" / number 3 MPA 3-L
Dimensions Item No 3383908
Optional coolant system
42-1/4" x 31" x 49" Item No 3352002
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BF30 VARIO
High Performance Vario drive

· DC motor with permanent
current control
Spindle speeds
· Infinitely variable speed adjustment
· Spindle speeds from 80 up to 3100 rpm
Gear Box
· Three-step
Control panel
· Digital speed display Spindle sleeve feed handle
· Emergency-stop push button · Via star grip (drilling)
· Selector switch operating mode/spindle · Coupler to change from
rotating direction manual rough feed to manual
· Potentiometer fine feed
Box column
· Solid dovetail slideway
· Highest stability
· Optimum precision
Protective way cover

· Stainless steel
Digital Depth gauge

· Accuracy of the display 0.01 mm / 0.0004"
Cross table
· Compact, precise and largely
dimensioned
· Precision machined surface
· T-slots
· Adjustable V-ledges
· Adjustable via 3 handwheels Model BF30 Vario Model BF30 Vario-CNC
· Included longitudinal measuring scale See page 23
· Adjustable limit stops
Operating mode “auto“ Operating mode “Threading“

· In the automatic mode, the · The motor is activated
motor will start automatically when by moving the star
the hand lever is pulled down and grip/handle downward.
stops at the initial "up" position. This The spindle direction
way, it is not necessary to press is changed by limit switches
the push button Start and Stop for on the adjustable depth stop
repeated drilling tasks
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Optimum’s deluxe BF46 Vario mill/drill machine is the Standard features include:
largest in the series and has the precision, power and • Halogen work light
versatility to handle a wide range of machining operations • Depth stop
normally performed in more expensive milling machines. • Digital speed read out
• Digital readout depth gauge
The all gear drive transmission delivers full power at any • Interlocking spindle safety guard
speed driving tools at nearly 100% of the available horse- • Draw bar
power. These mills are equipped with a high performance
brushless DC motor with permanent current control and The BF46 model also comes with tapping mode and an
the latest technology variable speed inverter providing the auto mode which allows the starting of the machine through
broadest range of spindle speeds to fit any application. A the three spoke feed handle.
rigid box column with hardened, ground and hand scraped
dovetail ways provide accurate head positioning with This all purpose machine has the power and is ideal for
minimum deflection and vibration. The milling head can milling, drilling, slotting, engraving, boring, tapping and
be tilted right or left up to 90 degrees. Precision machine angle machining operations in tool rooms, pattern shops,
tools spindles equipped with taper roller bearings and a mold and die shops, job shops, fabrication shops and main-
spindle concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose. The tenance departments.
cross slide table is precision ground with t-slots, adjustable
limit stops, scale and three metal adjusting hand wheels.
Model OPTI BF46 Vario

Item No 3338458
Drilling capacity in casting (max.) Ø 30 mm / 1-3/16"
Drilling capacity in steel (max.) Ø 28 mm / 1"
Milling capacity cutter head (max.) Ø 80 mm / 3"
Milling capacity end mill cutter (max.) Ø 32 mm / 1-1/4"
Spindle taper R8
Draw-in rod M16
Drill-mill head
Head rotation ± 90°
Head travel 541 mm / 21-19/64"
Maximum spindle to table 545 mm / 21-7/16"
Speeds
Gear stage low 115 - 600 rpm
Gear stage medium 270 - 1400 rpm Optional heavy duty floor stand
Gear stage fast 590 - 3100 rpm · Solid for added stability
Cross table · Shelf and chip tray
Table length 850 mm / 33.465" · Easy access door for tool storage
Table width 240 mm / 9.448" · Dimensions L x W x H:
48-1/2" x 30" x 35"
Y-axis travel 250 mm / 9.843"
Item No 3353005
X-axis travel 500 mm / 19.685"
T-slot size 18 mm / 3/4" Digital magnetic measuring system
T-slot distance/number 80 mm/3 / 3.150" MPA 3-L
Dimensions Item No 3383908
Length x Width x Height 1230 948 x 1519 mm /
Optional coolant system
48-1/2" x 37-5/16" x 60" Item No 3352002
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BF46 VARIO
High Performance Vario drive

· DC motor with permanent
current control
Spindle speeds
· Infinitely variable speed adjustment
· Spindle speeds from 115 up to 3100 rpm
Gear Box
Control panel · Three-step
· Digital speed display
· Emergency-stop push button
· Selector switch operating mode/spindle
rotating direction
· Potentiometer Spindle sleeve feed handle
· Via star grip (drilling)
· Coupler to change from
manual rough feed to manual
fine feed
Digital Depth gauge · Handwheel for spindle sleeve
· Accuracy of the display 0.01 mm / 0.0004" fine feed
Box Column
· Compact dovetai slideway
· Highest stability and
optimum precision
Cross table Protective way cover

· Compact, precise and largely
dimensioned
· Precision machined surface
· T-slots Optional machine
· Adjustable V-ledges vise
· Adjustable via 3 handwheels
· Included length measuring scale
· Adjustable limit stops
Model BF46 Vario

See page 24
Operating mode “auto“ Operating mode “Threading“

· In the automatic mode, the · The motor is activated
motor will start automatically when by moving the star
the hand lever is pulled down and grip/handle downward.
stops at the initial "up" position. This The spindle direction
way, it is not necessary to press is changed by limit switches
the push button Start and Stop for on the adjustable depth stop
repeated drilling tasks
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CNC Milling Machines BF20 VARIO CNC
Optimum’s CNC milling machines are available in three Standard features include:
sizes and perform a wide range of applications with a • Halogen work light
high degree of machining flexibility, precision and power • Depth stop
normally performed in much larger and more expensive • Step motors
milling machines. • Controller and Industry Controls conversational software
The all gear drive transmission delivers full power and any The MCG-1 and motion control boards are all made in the
speed driving tools at nearly 100% of the available horse- USA by Industry Controls. This software with the use of
power. These mills are equipped with a high performance a standard lap-top (not supplied) converts to a fully 6 axis
brushless DC motor and infinitely variable speed providing CNC controller. Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG and
a very broad range of spindle speeds. The mills can be HPGL files through Cad Cam, LazyCam, has visual G code
run manually or automatic. The head is mounted on a rigid display, fully customizable interface, customizable M-Codes
box column and moves up/down on hardened, ground and and Macros using VBscript, spindle speed control, multiple
hand scraped dovetail ways for accurate head position- relay control, manual pulse generation, video display of
ing. The milling head can also be tilted right or left up to machine and full screen eligibility.
90 degrees. The cross slide table is precision ground with
t-slots, and travels on precision ball screws. See pages 51-58 for accessories
Z-axis
Torque
4.4 Nm / 3.3 Ft/lbs.
on the spindle Z-axis
Travel speed*
· max. 0.50"/sec. with trapezoidal spindle
· max. 1"/sec. with recirculating ball screw
· position repeatability 0.02mm / .001"
X-axis
Torque
2.75 Nm / 2 Ft/lbs.
on the spindle X- and Y-axis
Travel speed*
Y-axis

Item No 3570051
For machine specifications
see pages 16-17
*The indicated speeds demonstrate a nominal value which has been determined by the current OPTI BF20 Vario.
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BF30 VARIO CNC
Z-axis
Torque
11.6 Nm / 8.6 Ft/lbs.
Travel speed*
· max. 0.710"/sec. with recirculating ball screw
Y-axis
Torque
11.6 Nm / 8.6 Ft/lbs.
Travel speed*
X-axis

Item No 3570052
see pages 18-19
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CNC Milling Machines BF46 VARIO CNC
Z-axis
Torque
17.4 Nm / 12.8 Ft/lbs.
Travel speed*
Y-axis Torque
17.4 Nm / 12.8 Ft/lbs.
Travel speed*
X-axis

Item No 3570058
see pages 20-21
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CNC Software
The Industry Controls software uses a true conversational The MDI screen (Manual Data Input) is used for a single
format – real machinist’s language to prompt you for various movement or to execute a series of codes for testing or
movements and functions. You have more programming what ever short program you may want to do. This screen
flexibility ranging from large CAM –generated programs to has buttons that will supply you with a list of G and M codes
small daily functioning programs. It is powerful enough to by simply clicking on them. The spindle can be manually
handle any job and easy enough for anyone to operate. operated from this screen and over ridden. Absolute and
distance to go positions are displayed here.
Fill in the blanks and click post code. It will write the program
for you or click preview and check what your part will look like Offsets are used to establish a new zero position for
before you have it write the code for you. programming a part. There are two basic types of offsets.
They are work coordinates and height offsets. This screen
displays machine coordinates and two tabs for work and
height offsets.
This screen allows you to load programs in to the memory and

then execute the program. Functions on this screen are edit,
tool path graphics, single block, optional stop, Z axis inhibit,
spindle and feed overrides, cycle start, feed hold and reset. You can tilt, pan, zoom and see your tool path before you
Conversational functions are available from here as well along run the part.
with the “distance to go” position.
Software supplied with Optimum CNC Mills and CNC Flat Bed Lathe
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CNC Machine Enclosures
Enclosed safety housings for drilling/milling machines OPTI BF20 VARIO, OPTI BF30 VARIO &
OPTI BF46 VARIO
Optimum’s protective machine enclosure for use with our
CNC milling machines enclose the machine protecting the
operator while keeping the area surrounding the machine
clean and safe. This enclosure meets all safety guidelines
and requirements.
The enclosure allows clear, visible viewing from the front

and each side with large clear safety glass windows. Two
shelves in the base hold the controller and provide for
· Shelf for a laptop
extra storage. An attached shelf for a laptop computer
mounts on the front for convenience and safety.
· Opening for the cable connection

from the computer to the
CNC controller
Item No 3539081 For BF20 Vario

3539083 For BF30 Vario & BF46 Vario
Enclosure shown with
optional machines and
accessories
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Bench Turret Mill DM15
Each bench turret mill is manufactured and tested to Standard features include:
assure that they meet the highest quality and accuracy • Halogen work light
standards found in much larger floor milling machines. • Satin finish dials
These compact knee mills are an extraordinary value and • Fine down feed hand wheel
a fine addition to any shop. • Way cover
• Quick feed hand lever
They feature a tilting head that tilts left or right 45 degrees
and comes with a 9 speed step pulley drive. The ram also A bench turret knee mill is ideal for milling, drilling, slotting,
swivels up to 45 degrees right or left. The cross slide engraving, boring and angle machining operations in tool
table is precision ground with t-slots, adjustable limit stops, rooms, pattern shops, die shops, job shops, fabrication
and metal adjusting hand wheels. The table is mounted shops and maintenance departments.
on a knee that moves up and down on precision ground,
hardened and hand scraped dovetail ways which provide See pages 51-58 for accessories
accurate positioning with minimum deflection. A precision
R8 spindle equipped with Class 7 spindle bearings and a
spindle concentricity of .0005” at the spindle nose.
Head swivels 90o left & right

Head tilts 45o left & right
Model OPTI DM15 Fine down feed

Item No 3331270 hand wheel
Motor 1.5HP / 115/230V / 1PH Halogen work light
Drilling- milling capacity
Drilling capacity in casting 1"
Drilling capacity in steel 3/4"
Spindle taper R8
Quill travel 3"
Face milling cap 3"
End mill cap 3/4"
Drill-mill head
Inclination of spindle head, left/right ± 45° Table mounted on
Ram swivel angle, left/right 45° knee for easy,
precise, table
Working range 11"
positioning
Head Travel 2-1/2"
Head Swivel 90°
Max. distance spindle to column 5-1/2"
Max. distance spindle to table 12-1/2"
Speeds
Spindle speed-variable, 9 speeds 200 - 2300 rpm
Cross table
Table length 660 mm / 26"
Table width 152 mm / 6-1/8"
Cross table travel 6"
Vertical table travel 14"
Knee travel 13-1/2"
T-slot size 3/8"
T-slot width 0.560"
T-slot height 5/8"
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1150 x 1080 x 1405 mm / Optional heavy duty floor stand
45.275" x42.520" x 55.315" Item No 3353007
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Vertical Turret Milling Machine TMB200B-DPA
Quality, durability and value – three key reasons to buy Other standard equipment include:
a Optimum vertical turret milling machine. Every mill is • Spindle brake
manufactured and tested to assure that they meet the • Forward/reverse switch
highest quality and accuracy standards. • Fine down feed handwheel
• Quill power feed
Unequalled versatility and ease of operation with • Way covers
convenient variable speed controls that allow for quick, • “x” & “y’ axis table power feeds
easy spindle speed adjustments without stopping the • Three axis digital readout
mill. Our vented air cooling system on the spindle head
provides efficient heat dissipation, extends bearing life These all-purpose mills are ideal for milling, slotting,
and prevents expansion without the need of an external boring, drilling, tapping and angle machining operations
fan. Solid one piece mehanite cast iron column and base in tool rooms, pattern shops, mold shops, job shops,
construction, cast with added ribs help this mill to stand fabrications shops and maintenance departments.
up to the toughest milling requirements. Dual tapper roller
bearings provide maximum spindle rigidity in heavy cut See pages 51-58 for accessories
applications. Flame hardened, ground and hand scrapped
adjustable dovetail ways provide ideal lubrication coverage
and retention on all way surfaces for less operating friction
and greater accuracy. One shot lubrication system deliv-
ers metered oil to slideways and leadscrews for longer life
and easier movement.
3 Axis DRO standard

Model TMB200B-DPA-3 TMB200B-DPA-1 · Digital position display DPA 2000
Item No 3331280 3331282 · Glass scales
Motor 3HP / 230V/460v / 3PH* 2HP / 115V/230V / 1PH*
Drilling- milling capacity
Drilling capacity in casting Ø 18 mm / 11/16" Ø 18 mm / 11/16"
Drilling capacity in steel Ø 16 mm / 5/8" Ø 16 mm / 5/8"
Milling capacity cutter head Ø 76 mm / 3" Ø 76 mm / 3"
Milling capacity end mill cutter Ø 18 mm / 3/4" Ø 18 mm / 3/4"
Spindle taper R8 R8
Quill travel 127 mm / 5" 127 mm / 5"
Drill-mill head
Inclination of spindle head ± 45° ±45°
Automatic spindle sleeve feed .002/.003/.006 in/rev .002/.003/.006 in/rev
Working range 213 - 533 mm / 8.386" - 20.984 213 - 533 mm / 8.386" - 20.984"
Universal table feed standard
Speeds
· Y-axis and X-axis
Spindle speed-variable 60-4200 rpm 60-4200 rpm · Infinitely variable speed adjustment
Cross table · Fast positioning
Table length 1244 mm / 49" 1244 mm / 49"
Table width 230 mm / 9" 230 mm / 9"
Load of cross table (max.) 230 kg / 507 lbs. 230 kg / 507 lbs.
Y-axis travel manual 305 mm / 12" 305 mm / 12"
X-axis travel automatic 800 mm / 31.5" 800 mm / 31.5"
Z-axis travel 406 mm manual / 16" 406 mm manual / 16"
T-slot size 16 mm / 5/8" 16 mm / 5/8"
T-slot distance (3 t-slots) 64 mm / 1.339" 64 mm / 1.339"
Distance spindle - cross table 57 - 463 mm / 2.244" - 18.228" 57 - 463 mm / 2.244" - 18.228"
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1400 x 1450 x 2150 mm / 1400 x 1450 x 2150 mm /
55" x 57" x 85" 55" x 57" x 85"
*Prewired 230V
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TMB200B-DPA
Variable speed drive

· Makes spindle speed selection easy
· No speed compromises
3 Axis DRO
· Glass scales
Heavy duty spindle brake

for quick manual stops
Turret rotates 360o

Fine down feed hand wheel and head rotates 90o
either side of center
Quill power feed and

drill depth stop
· Adjustable automatic
micrometer depth stop
Flame hardened ground and

hand scraped ways
· Ensure full bearing support
· Maximum machine rigidity
Precision ground table for and vibration dampening
accurate, square work
surfaces
One shot lubrication system
X-axis/Y-axis
· Automatic table feed
supplied as standard
· Infinitely variable
speed control
Optional coolant system · Fast positioning
· Right-/left-handed rotation
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Bench Lathes 8" x 15"
Optimum’s 8” bench model engine lathe delivers the Each lathe comes standard with:
precision, power and versatility to handle a wide range of • 3 jaw lathe chuck
turning operations normally found in much larger machines. • Safety chuck and tool post guards
• 4 way tool post
Heavy cast construction, smooth power transmission with • Centers
helical gears, hardened and ground ways all designed to • Chip tray
give you years of trouble-free, precise turning. • Precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock
All Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606 An optional steel floor stand is available for all the bench
toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and models.
consistent performance.
The bench lathe is the right choice for turning small metal
parts and is used in proto type shops, home machinists,
jewelry manufacturing, tool rooms, fabrication shops and
maintenance shops.
Model D210 x 400 Model D210 x 400

Item No 3420322
Machine data
Center height 105 mm / 4.134"
Center width 400 mm / 15.748"
Turning Ø via lathe bed 210 mm / 8.268"
Bed width 125 mm / 5"
Spindle speed 180-2200 rpm
Number of speeds 6
Accessories
Spindle taper MT 3
Spindle hole 21 mm / .827" Digital measuring system MPA 3-S
Item No 3383907
Chuck size 100 mm / 4"
Top slide - travel 70 mm / 2.756" Heavy duty steel floor stand
Compound slide - travel 110 mm / 4.331" Item No 3440408
Tailstock taper MT 2
Tailstock sleeve travel 70 mm / 2.756"
Longitudinal feed .004" - .008"
Pitch - Metric 0.4 - 3.5 mm
Pitch - Inch 44 - 10 threads/1"
4-Position Tool Post 12.5 mm / .492"
Dimensions
31.496" x 19.685" x 18.701"
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D210 x 400
Slide
Chip protection · Precision machined
Trapezoid spindles · At the top · Handwheels with adjustable Tailstock
· Taper roller precision scaling of 0.002 / 0.0004" · Adjustable for taper turning
bearings · 4-way tool post holder · Tailstock spindle sleeve and
· All guides adjustable via V-ledges handwheel with adjustable
precision scale of 0.02 mm /
Change gear kit 0.0008"
· For threading
· Easy and fast speed
change via V-belts
Taper roller bearings

· Two pieces
· P5 quality
Thrust bearing
Lead screw spindle

· Running on two porous bearings
Prismatic bed
· Solid, aged prismatic bed made
of grey cast iron, matured at least
six months
· Inductively hardened (HRC 42-52)
· Precision ground
Optional machine floor stand with shelves

and doors for tool storage
· L x W x H: 47" x 15" x 30"·
Item No 3440408
Model D210 x 400

on optional floor stand
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Vario Bench Lathes 9" x 20" & 11" x 27"
Optimum’s 9” and 11” bench model engine lathes deliver The 11” x 27” model is infinitely variable speed with a high
the precision, power and versatility to handle a wide range performance brushless DC motor with permanent current
of turning operations normally found in much larger control.
machines. An optional steel floor stand is available for all the bench
models.
Heavy cast construction, smooth power transmission with
helical gears, hardened and ground ways all designed The bench lathe is the right choice for turning small metal
to give you years of trouble-free, precise turning. All parts and is used in proto type shops, home machinists,
Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606 jewelry manufacturing, tool rooms, fabrication shops and
toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and maintenance shops.
consistent performance.
Each lathe comes standard with:

• Lathe chuck
• Safety chuck and tool post guards
• 4 way tool post The D280 x 700DC VARIO is available also as a CNC model.
• Centers See page 42.
• Splash guard and chip tray
• Precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock
Model D240 x 500 G D280 x 700 DC Vario

Item No 3425007 3427007
Motor 1HP / 115V / 1PH -
Motor Vario machine - 1.5HP / 115V / 1PH
Machine data
Center height 125 mm / 4.922" 140 mm / 5.512"
Center width 550 mm / 21.654" 700 mm / 27.559"
Turning Ø over lathe bed 250 mm / 9.843" 266 mm / 10.472"
Bed width 135 mm / 5.315" 180 mm / 7.087"
Number of speeds 6
Spindle speed DC Vario machines 30 - 4000 rpm
Number of steps DC Vario machines 4 steps, infinitely variable
Spindle taper MT4 MT4
Spindle hole 26 mm / 1.024" 26 mm / 1.024"
Chuck size 125 mm / 5" 125 mm / 5"
Top slide - travel 70 mm / 2.756" 60 mm / 2.362"
Compound slide - travel 110 mm / 4.331" 160 mm / 6.299"
Tailstock holding fixture MT2 MT2
Tailstock sleeve travel 65 mm / 2.560" 85 mm / 3.347"
Longitudinal feed .002" - .012" .008" - .016"
Pitch - Metric 0.2 - 4.0 mm 0.2 - 4.0 mm
Pitch - Inch 56 - 8 threads/1" 56 - 8 threads/1"
4-Position tool post holder seat height (max.) 13 mm / 1/2" (max.) 13.5 mm / .532"
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1250 x 585 x 475 mm / 49.213" x 23" x 18.701" -
Length x Width x Height DC Vario 1370 x 780 x 535 mm / 53.937" x 30.709" x 21.063"
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D240 x 500 & D280 x 700 VARIO
Optional accessories
· Digital magnetic measuring system MPA 3-S
Item No 338 3902 Slide
· 4 way tool post holder
· All guides adjustable to zero Tailstock
clearance due to V-ledges · Adjustable by ± 5 mm / 0.197" for taper turning
Main spindle · Tailstock spindle sleeve and handwheel with
· Hardened and bedded in adjustable · Rolled trapezoid spindles
· Chip protection at the top slide adjustable precision scaling of 0.02 mm / 0.0008"
precision taper roller bearings · Rapid and easy adjustment of the tailstock via
· Two taper roller bearings of P5
clamping lever
quality
· Short taper, hardened spindle nose
with a spindle holder of 26 mm
Speed change
· Easy and rapid via V-belts
· Vario machines easy via
potentiometers

· For Vario machines
Feed gear
· Smooth running
· Helical gears
· Running in a oil quench
Optional accessories
Machine floor stand with shelves
and doors for tool storage
· L x W x H: 47" x 15" x 30"·
Item No 3440408
Model D240 x 500 G

with optional floor stand
Model D280 x 700 DC Vario

Also available as CNC model
See page 42
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Lathes 12" x 36"
Optimum’s 12” model engine lathe delivers the precision, Lathe comes standard with:
power and versatility to handle a wide range of turning • 3 jaw and 4 jaw lathe chuck
operations normally found in much larger machines. • Safety chuck and tool post guards
• Steady rest
Heavy cast construction, smooth power transmission with • Follow rest
helical gears, hardened and ground ways all designed to • 4 way tool post
give you years of trouble-free, precise turning. • Centers
All Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606 • Halogen work light
toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and • Heavy duty steel floor stand
consistent performance. • Splash guard and chip tray
• Precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock
The bench lathe is the right choice for turning small metal
parts and is used in proto type shops, home machinists,
jewelry manufacturing, tool rooms, fabrication shops and
maintenance shops.
Model D320 x 920

Item No 3400928
Motor power 2HP / 115V / 1PH
Machine data
Turning Ø over lathe bed 320 mm / 12.598"
Turning Ø over cross slide 190 mm / 7.480"
Turning Ø without bed bridge 430 mm / 16.929"
Length of bed bridge 230 mm / 9.055"
Number of speeds 18
Spindle taper MT5
Spindle holding fixture Camlock ASA D1 - 4"
Spindle hole 38 mm / 1.497"
Bed width 181 mm / 7.125"
Top slide - travel 85 mm / 3.346"
Compound slide - travel 162 mm / 6.378"
Tailstock holding fixture MT3
Longitudinal feed (32 feeds) .002" - .055"
Crossfeed (32 feeds) .0007" - .019"
Pitch - Metric (26 pitches) 0.4 - 7 mm
Pitch - Inch (34 pitches) 56 - 4 threads/1"
4-Position tool post holder seat height (max.) 16 mm / 0.629"
Dimensions
Lengthx Width x Height 1680 mm x 760 x 1420 mm /
66.142" x 29.921" x 55.905"
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D320 x 920
Slide Halogen machine lamp

· Precisely machined · Covered articulated arm
· Top slide rotatable by 360° · High positioning stability
Main spindle
· Handwheels with adjustable precision
· Hardened and ground
scaling Prismatic bed
· 4 position tool post holder · Heavily ribbed
· Run on 2 adjustable precision taper roller
· Right-/left-handed rotation at the slide · Inductively hardened
bearings
switchable via indexing spindle · Precision ground
Main spindle gearwheels Guides
· Smooth running, hardened and ground Tailstock
· All guides adjustable
· Enclosed fast acting feed gear · Adjustable by +/- 10 mm / 0.393" for
Bed bridge via V-ledges
taper turning
· Removable gap · Tailstock spindle sleeve and
handwheel with adjustable
precision scale of 0.025 mm / 0.010"
Base
· Not mounted
· Lockable doors
Model D320 x 920
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Engine Lathe 13" x 40"
Optimum’s 13” engine lathes have the power to deal with Each lathe comes with:
heavy metal removal and the accuracy and control to • 3 jaw and 4 jaw lathe chuck
handle precision fine tolerance turning. • Chuck and tool post safety guards
• Steady rest
Each machine comes standard with a DRO and glass • Follow rest
scales for added operator convenience and accuracy. • Centers
The headstock is designed to provide maximum power • Halogen work light
for roughing cuts and smooth, quiet power for fine finish- • Spindle brake
ing. All the gears are helical precision cut, hardened and • Thread dial indicator
ground running in a continual bath of oil. The main spindle • Splash guard
is made of high alloy steel and mounted in precision taper
roller bearings. The control panel is easy to use and is All Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606
designed for operator convenience. The wide bed ways toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy
are made of stabilized cast iron, ground and hardened for and consistent performance.
a lifetime of use. The universal gear box delivers a broad
range of feed and thread selections and each machine can These all purpose lathes are ideal for turning applications
do both inch and metric threads. All the gears are hard- requiring heavy metal removal or fine tolerance finishing
ened and the shafts turn on anti-friction bearings. applications and are used in tool rooms, die and mold
shops, fabrication shops and maintenance departments.
Model D330 x 1000 DPA

Item No 3401007DPA / 3401008DPA
Motor power 2HP / 115/230V / 1PH | 2HP / 230/460V / 3PH
Machine data
Standard with D330 x 1000-DPA
Turning Ø over compound slide 198 mm / 7.795"
· Digital position display DPA 2000
Turning Ø without bed bridge 476 mm / 18.740" · Glass scales
Spindle speed 70 - 2000 rpm
Number of speeds 8
Spindle taper MT5
Crossfeed .0008" - .026"
Pitch - Metric 0.4 - 7 mm
Pitch - Inch 56 - 4 threads/1"
Diametrical threads 120 - 8
Modular threads 0.2 - 3.5
4-Position tool post holder
seat height (max.) 16 mm / .629"
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1930 x 760 x 1470 mm / 76" x 30" x 58"
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D330 x 1000
Slide
Main spindle Tailstock
· Running in a oil quench · Adjustable by +/- 10 mm / 0.393" for
· Top slide rotatable by 360°
taper turning
· Handwheels with adjustable Halogen machine lamp
Main spindle gearwheels · Tailstock spindle sleeve and handwheel
precision scaling of · Covered articulated arm
· Smooth running, hardened and with adjustable precision scaling of
0.04/0.02 mm / · High positioning stability
ground 0.025 mm / 0.010"
0.002" / 0.0008"
· Enclosed fast acting feed gear · 4 position tool post holder
· Chip protection at the top slide Prismatic bed Base
· Heavily ribbed · Mounted standard
Guides · Grey cast iron · Tool box
· All guides adjustable · Inductively hardened
Bed bridge · Lockable doors
via V-ledges and precision ground
· Removable gap · Removable chip tray
Foot brake
Model D330 x 1000
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The Ultimate in turning machines Optimum’s 14” engine Each lathe comes with:
lathe has the power to deal with heavy metal removal and • 3 jaw and 4 jaw lathe chuck
the accuracy and control to handle precision fine tolerance • Chuck and tool post safety guards
turning. • Steady rest
• Follow rest
Each machine comes standard with a DRO and glass • Centers
scales for added operator convenience and accuracy. • Halogen work light
The headstock is designed to provide maximum power • Spindle brake
for roughing cuts and smooth, quiet power for fine finish- • Thread dial indicator
ing. All the gears are helical precision cut, hardened and • Splash guard
ground running in a continual bath of oil. The main spindle • Flood coolant system
is made of high alloy steel and mounted in precision taper
roller bearings. The control panel is easy to use and is All Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606
designed for operator convenience. The wide bed ways toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and
are made of stabilized cast iron, ground and hardened for consistent performance.
a lifetime of use. The universal gear box delivers a broad
range of feed and thread selections and each machine can These all purpose lathes are ideal for turning applications
do both inch and metric threads. All the gears are hard- requiring heavy metal removal or fine tolerance finish-
ened and the shafts turn on anti-friction bearings. ing applications and are used in tool rooms, die and mold
shops, fabrication shops and maintenance departments.
Model D360 x 1000-DPA

Item No 3401157DPA
Main motor power, 2 stages 2/3HP / 230V / 3PH
Coolant equipment 40 W / .054HP
Machine data
Center height 180 mm / 7.087" Standard with D360 x 1000-DPA
Center width 1000 mm / 39.370" · Digital position display DPA 2000
Turning Ø over lathe bed 356 mm / 14.016" · Glass scales
Number of speeds 16
Spindle taper MT5
Longitudinal feed (40 feeds) .0012" - .029"
Crossfeed (40 feeds) .0005" - .009"
Pitch - Metric (22 pitches) 0.45 - 7.5 mm
4-Position tool post holder seat height (max.) 16 mm / .629"
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1930 x 760 x 1580 mm / 76" x 30" x 62"
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D360 x 1000
Slide Halogen machine lamp

· Precisely machined · Covered articulated arm
Main spindle · Top slide rotatable by 360° · High positioning stability
· Running in a oil quench · Handwheels with adjustable
· Hardened and ground precision scaling of 0.04/0.02 mm / Coolant equipment
· Running on 2 adjustable · Variable hose of Tailstock
0.002" / 0.0008" · Adjustable for taper turning
precision taper roller bearings · 4 position tool post holder individual plastic
elements · Tailstock spindle sleeve and
· All guides adjustable handwheel with adjustable
Main spindle gearwheels via V-ledges · Adjustable flow valve
· Smooth running, hardened precision scaling of 0.025 mm / 0.010"
· Chip protection at the top slide
and ground
· Enclosed fast acting feed gear
Prismatic bed
· Heavily ribbed
· Grey cast iron
· Inductively hardened
· Precision ground
Foot brake
Model D360 x 1000
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The Ultimate in turning machines Optimum’s 16” engine Each lathe comes with:
lathes has the power to deal with heavy metal removal and • 3 haw and 4 jaw lathe chuck
the accuracy and control to handle precision fine tolerance • Chuck and tool post safety guards
turning. • Steady rest
• Follow rest
Each machine comes standard with a DRO and glass • Centers
scales for added operator convenience and accuracy. • Halogen work light
The headstock is designed to provide maximum power • Spindle brake
for roughing cuts and smooth, quiet power for fine finish- • Thread dial indicator
ing. All the gears are helical precision cut, hardened and • Turret limit stop with fine adjustment
ground running in a continual bath of oil. The main spindle • Splash guard
is made of high alloy steel and mounted in precision taper • Flood coolant system
roller bearings. The control panel is easy to use and is • Base is a one piece Meehanite casting which provides
designed for operator convenience. The wide bed ways maximum stability and vibration absorption
are made of stabilized cast iron, ground and hardened for
a lifetime of use. The universal gear box delivers a broad All Optimum lathes are built and inspected to the DIN 8606
range of feed and thread selections and each machine can toolmakers precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and
do both inch and metric threads. All the gears are hard- consistent performance.
ened and the shafts turn on anti-friction bearings.
These all purpose lathes are ideal for turning applications
requiring heavy metal removal or fine tolerance finish-
ing applications and are used in tool rooms, die and mold
Model D420 x 1500-DPA shops, fabrication shops and maintenance departments.
Item No 3401167DPA
Motor power 6HP / 230/460V / 3PH
Coolant equipment 90 W / .120HP
Machine data
Standard with D420 x 1500-DPA
· Digital position display DPA 2000
Length of bed bridge 260 mm / 10.236" · Glass scales
Spindle speed 45 - 1800 rpm
Number of speeds 16
Spindle taper MT6
Top slide - travel 140 mm / 5.512
Crossfeed .0009" - .035"
Pitch - Metric (42 pitches) 0.2 - 14 mm
Diametrical thread (21 threads) 8 - 44
Modular thread (18 threads) 0.3 - 3.5
4-position tool post holder
seat height (max.) 20 mm / .788"
Dimensions
Lengthx Width x Height 2450 mm x 910 x 1350 mm /
97" x 36" x 53"
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D420 x 1500
Main spindle
· Hardened and ground
Slide
· Running on 2 adjustable precision
· Top slide rotatable by 360°
taper roller bearings
· Handwheels with adjustable
precision scaling of 0.04/0.02 mm / Tailstock
Main spindle gears · Adjustable by +/- 13 mm / 0.511" for
0.002" / 0.0008"
· Smooth running, hardened and taper turning
· 4 position tool post holder
ground · Tailstock spindle sleeve and
· All guides adjustable
via V-ledges handwheel with adjustable
Fast acting feed gear precision scaling
Turret · Chip protection at the top slide
· Enclosed type
· Gears and shafts hardened · With fine adjustment
and ground acting as limit stop of Base and motor plate
· Running oil-quenched on precision lathe slide · Meehanite casting
bearings · One-piece casting
Foot brake
Model D420 x 1500
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CNC Flat-Bed Lathe D280-CNC
Optimum’s CNC flat-bed lathe performs a wide range of Lathe comes standard with:
applications with a high degree of machining flexibility and • 3 jaw and 4 jaw lathe chuck
precision turning with a swing over the bed of 11”. • 4 way tool post
• Centers
Full threading and turning capability through a precision • Step motors
spindle and highly accurate ball screws. Heavy cast con- • Controller and Industry Controls conversational software
struction, hardened and ground ways, helical gears and a
brushless DC motor with infinitely variable speed all built to The MCB-1 and motion control boards are all made in the
give you years of trouble-free, precision turning. This CNC USA by Industry Controls. This software with the use of a
lathe is built and inspected to the DIN 86016 toolmakers standard lap-top (not supplied) converts to a fully 6 axis
precision lathe standard assuring accuracy and CNC controller. Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG
consistent performance and can be run manually or and HPGL files through Cad Cam, LazyCam, has visual
automatic. G code display, fully customizable interface, customizable
M-Codes and Macros using VB script, spindle speed con-
trol, multiple relay control, manual pulse generation, video
display of machine and full screen eligibility.
Torque
2.2 Nm / 1.6 Ft/lbs.
on the spindle X-axis
Travel speed*
· max. 0.394"/sec.
Model D280-CNC
with recirculating ball
screw
For machine specifications Torque

See page 32-33 6.4 Nm / 4.7 Ft/lbs.
For software information
See page 25 Travel speed*
· max. 0.473"/sec.
*The indicated speeds demonstrate a nominal value which has been determined by the current OPTI D280.
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CNC Machine Enclosures
Optimum’s protective machine enclosure for use with our

CNC flat-bed lathe encloses the machine protecting the
operator while keeping the area surrounding the machine
clean and safe. This enclosure meets all safety guidelines
and requirements.
The lathe enclosure allows clear, visible viewing through

the front opening. Front and rear access for easier set-ups
and cleaning. A built in chip drawer mounted on telescop-
ing rails aids in fast, safe chip removal. Large hinged door
in the base for extra storage.
Chip tray
· Extendable tray
· Telescopic guide rail
· Coolant discharge
Acess doors
· Lateral access doors to the headstock
and tailstock
Item No 3539086
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Abrasive Belt Grinders BSM75
Optimum’s abrasive belt grinders are fully flexible, quite and ef-
ficient and are fully capable of incredibly fast stock removal rates.
They are ideal for shaping, forming, snagging, deburring, cham-
fering and finishing operations. These belt grinders can be quickly
converted from heavy stock removal and grinding, to finishing
operations by simply changing the belt. The machines come with
a large serrated contact tire for removing heavy stock or cleaning
up work pieces and a large graphite covered platen for the shap-
ing and finishing of flat pieces.
• Generous spark box delivers added operator safety

• Advanced belt tracking design makes belt tracking safe and
easy while eliminating belt walk-off
• Belt enclosure prevents dust from escaping by effectively
ventilating the contact tire, drive wheel and belt with air
circulation from the machine
• Eye shield ensures user safety
• Motor overload protection with conveniently positioned
emergency on/off switch
• Dual dust collection ports located on the front and back of the
machine
• Adjustable height of the contact tire provides ergonomic,
safe positioning for operator ease and comfort
Model BSM75
Model OPTI BSM75 OPTI BSM150

Item No 3321074 3331154
Motor 4HP / 230V / 3PH 5HP / 230V / 3PH
Technical data
Speed 3600 rpm 3600 rpm
Belt sfpm 6494 6494
Sanding belt
Dimension sanding belt 75 x 2000 mm / 150 x 2000 mm /
3" x 78.74" 6" x 78.74"
Dimensions
Nominal size suction nozzle inside 2.244" 2.244"
Nominal size suction nozzle outside 2.362" 2.362"
Bbelt grinding table tilt 45° 45°
Length 940 mm / 37" 940 mm / 37"
Width 435 mm / 17.126" 510 mm / 20.079"
Height 985 mm / 38.780" 985 mm / 38.780"
Standard accessories Sanding belt grain 60 Sanding belt grain 60
Wrench Wrench
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BSM150
Advanced belt adjustment

· Without tools - easily adjust via
knurled screw
Emergency-stop button
Platten grinding surface
· End-to-end and opened at the rear
· Ideal to machine long workpieces
Spark protection
· Reduces flying of sparks
Contact wheels
· Rubberized
· Smooth running
· No slipping of the belt
Workpiece support
· Simple outer angle adjustment
Dual dust collection ports

· Front and rear for connection
to dust collection system
High belt speed

· 33 m/sec. / 6494 sfpm
· Rapid material removal
Model BSM150 Workpiece support

· Adjustable inclination
· Allows grinding at an proper angle
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Drill Sharpener DG20
For drill sharpening the Optimum DG20 is designed for precision, efficient easy
operation and has the flexibility required to sharpen the largest range of dull or broken
drill including split points and masonry bits from 1/8” to 3/4”.
Easy to use the drill bits are securely held in a prismatic vise for precise centering of the
bit to the grinding wheel and very exact repeat accuracy. This design lets you grind a
wide range of drill point variations – you can even customize point angles and clear-
ances to achieve the most efficient feed rates to match your specific
applications. Sharpens high speed steel, carbide, cobalt, TIN-coated and masonry bits
with a drill bit capacity of 7/64” to 13/16”, with an angle range of 90 to 150
Wide grinding range
degrees and relief angles of 0 to 20 degrees and drill point concentricity of .001” lip to · Twist drills from 1-1/8" to 3/4"
lip. The unit is constructed of cast iron and steel providing a rugged
vibration free foundation and comes standard with cup grinding wheel, built in diamond
wheel dresser, powerful 800W motor, broad infinitely variable speed range, magnetic
switch with lockable emergency stop button and quench pot.
This unit is used to sharpen dull and broken drill bits extending their useful life and
improving their performance.
Cup wheel
· Self-trimming
· Runs dry
Model OPTI DG20

Item No 3100028
Prismatic vise
· Solid
Features of performance · For exact centering and
Electrical connection safe fixturing
Motor power 600W/ /.80HP / 115V / 1PH
Technical data
Speed infinitely variable 1680 - 9120 rpm
Grinding speed 3148 sfpm
Grinding capacity drill 3 - 20 mm / 1/8" to 3/4"
Angle of the head sharpening 90° - 150°
Cup wheel
Outside Ø 40 mm / 1.575"
Inside Ø 26 mm / 1.024"
Thread Ø M 10 / .3425"
Depth of the cup wheel 22 mm / .866"
Dimensions Safety switch
Length 225 mm / 8.858" · Easy-to-operate
· Protective with
Width 490 mm / 19.291"
low-voltage release
Height 240 mm / 9.449" Accessories · Emergency-stop button
Net weight 26 kg / 58 lbs. · Replacment cup wheel · Rubber cap for protection
Standard equipment Cooling water tray Item No 310 7120 against dust and water
Cup wheel
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Cold Saws CS250 & CS350
Optimum’s cold saws are ideal for very precise, burr free The CS350 is a floor model with a heavy duty steel base
cuts in low and high carbon steels and medium gauge with door and shelf for added tool storage. It is equipped
tubes and profiles. with a built-in clutch to protect the gear box and blade from
breakage.
The pivot head design allows for fast, accurate miter cuts
and is ideally suited for low to medium volume production These saws are used for cutting off, straight can angle cuts
cutting applications. Advanced gear box design utilizing in solids, tubes and profiles where high accuracy and burr
hardened and ground gears with a high quality bronze free smooth finishes are required.
worm gear running in an oil bath. Built in coolant system
lubricates the blade for smooth mill cut finish. A centrally
tensioning anti-burr vises securely clamps the work piece
on both sides of the blade with equal clamping force and
holds the work piece in-between 4 jaw faces. The adjust-
ment of the saw head for miter cutting is fast and easy with
the saw head pivoting both to the right and left of center.
The CS250 bench model can use either a 9”/225mm or Model CS250
10” /250mm blade.
Handle
· Long; allows sawing
without great force effort
· Integrated switch
CS250 Metal circular saw blade HSS Safety guard

225 & 250 mm: inside Ø 32 mm x 2.5 · Functional, all-surrounding and movable
· 9" / 225 mm / 100T 3357432 · Rapid opening mechanism for optimum
· 9" / 225 mm / 120T 3357431 protection when cutting
· 9" / 225 mm / 180T 3357438
· 10" / 250 mm / 100T 3357437 Vise
· 10" / 250 mm / 78T 3357436 · Centrically clamping
· Quadruple guiding
CS350 Metal circular saw blade HSS · Individual adjustable clamping jaws
350 mm: inside Ø 32 mm x 2.5 · Cutting is always performed at an
· 14" / 350 mm / 280T 3357473 optimum position towards the
· 14" / 350 mm / 100T 3357472 workpiece
· 14" / 350 mm / 120T 3357471 · Clamping system with 4 levers
· 14" / 350 mm / 60T 3357470· · Protected vice spindle
Model OPTI CS250 OPTI CS350

Item No 3302257 3302357
Motor power 1HP / 115V / 1PH 2/3HP / 230V / 3PH
Cutting range
Round material max. 0° 2.980" 4.331"
Square max. 0° 2.862" x 2.862" 4.331" x 4.331"
Round material max. 45° 2.665" 4.331"
Square max. 45° 2.469" x 2.469" 3.740" x 3.740"
Cutting angle, right/left -45° - +45° -45° - +45°
General
Cutting angle adjustment via rotatable pedestal via rotatable pedestal
Feed manual manual
Cutting speed 52 rpm 36/70 rpm
Saw blade diameter 10" / 250 mm / Ø 32 mm 14" / 350 mm / Ø 32 mm
Span of vice 4" 5.315"
Dimensions Model CS350
Length 24" 36"
Width 20" 25" Machine base Coolant pump
Height 30" 61" · Compact · Removable coolant tank
· Lockable door for added · Integrated high-performance
Net weight 101 lbs. 562 lbs.
tool storage pump
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Roller Material Support Stands MSR4 & MSR7
Optimum’s height adjustable roller material support stands aid in support-

ing and moving large to heavy work pieces for fastening applications or
into or out of a band saw or other machine tool.
These are heavy duty stands designed to handle loads up to 1544

pounds. Each leg adjusts from 25-1/2” to 37-3/8” and is equipped with 4
independently adjustable leveling pads. The tables can be bolted together
to extend to the necessary length to fit your specific application. Large
precision machined steel rollers with long lasting roller ball bearings make
movement of the work piece fast and easy.
The optional PVC roller set includes three PVC coated rollers and a handy
storage tray that be set on a shelf our mounted on the wall. The rollers fit Frame
into predrilled and tapped holes on the stands and are height adjustable. · Solid steel construction
· Rigid special profile
They are adjusted up when the work piece is light for easier movement
Support rollers
and can be adjusted down to the same height as the steel rollers when · Steel
heavier work pieces are being moved or they can just be removed. This · Ball-bearing at both sides
exclusive design makes our support stands ideal for every type and size
of material needing movement.
These tables can be used to move larger heavier work pieces from one
location to another for assembly, fastening, welding or as an in-feed or
out-feed for machine tools.
Optional PVC Rollers

· Easily mountable
· Coated with non-slip PVC
· The rollers quickly mount in the
existing frame
Model MSR7
Model MSR4
Model MSR4 MSR7 Supporting height

Item No 335 7610 335 7611 · Variably adjustable from 25" to 37"
Technical data
Diameter of support rolles 60 mm / 2.362" 60 mm / 2.362"
Width of support rolles 360 mm / 14.173" 360 mm / 14.173"
Static table load 500 kg / 1103 lbs. 700 kg / 1544 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 1000 mm / 39.370" 2000 mm / 78.740"
Width 440 mm / 17.323" 440 mm / 17.323"
Height 650 - 950 mm / 650 - 950 mm /
25.590" - 37.402" 25.590" - 37.402"
Net weight 30 kg / 66 lbs. 58 kg / 128 lbs. PVC Rolls
in a handy wall unit
Accessories PVC rolls 3 pieces
Item No 335 7609
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Digital Readouts & Glass Scales DPA 2000
The Optimum digital readout is a simple, cost effective positioning display solution for manual
machine tool applications.
The unit features a LED display screen and versatile Glass Scales
software to accommodate milling, turning or grinding Optimum’s precision glass scales withstand the elements
applications. The housing is die cast aluminum and the unit of contamination found in even the harshest machine
is capable of reading 1, 2, or 3 axis movements shop environments while maintaining very high accuracy
reading from precision glass scales. Helping the operator to measurements.
work smarter and faster the DRO functions include instant
inch/mm conversion, bolt hole pattern calculations (full & Our precisions glass scales resist changes in size,
partial circles, liner patterns), linear error compensation, shape and density due to temperature and humidity
tool position memory, 4 function calculator/trig calculator, variations and are enclosed in a protective aluminum
absolute/incremental display, zero reset capability, feed rate enclosure. This stability provides exceptional accuracy
display, reference point, speed display, and self-diagnostics. down to +/- 1.5 um (.00006”) resulting in tighter work piece
tolerances. Optimum glass scales are available in travel
The digital readout is commonly fitted to mills, lathes and lengths from 3” to 118”.
grinders allowing the operator to work faster with greater ac-
curacy. The unit works in conjunction with glass scales which Glass scales are commonly fitted to mills, lathes, grinders
can be mounted in the “X”, “Y” or “Z” axis. and CNC machines allowing the operator to work faster
and more accurate. Glass scales can be mounted on any
axis of movement that needs to be measured.
Possible functions
· Reference point
· Totally enclosed odometry system with high-precision
· Calculator
glass scale
· Absolute/Incremental operation
· Accuracy +-1.5 mm
· Coupling of axis (sum Z)
· Scanning carriage guided by miniature ball bearings and
· Sub D connector bushing
connected to the mounting base via coupling
· Conversion inch/metric thread
· Rubber sealing lips protect against dust, chips and splash
· Pitch circle calculator (incremental dimension)
water
· Full and partial circles and linear patterns (graduated circle)
· Mounting brackets
· Bolt hole pattern function
· Permanent memory also in case of power failure

· Reversible measured values radius/diameter Item No
ML 100 mm / 3.937" 338 4110
Technical data ML 170 mm / 6.693" 338 4117
· Three evaluable measuring inputs with seven correction ML 220 mm / 8.661" 338 4122
memories each for tools ML 270 mm / 10.630" 338 4127
· Electrical connection 115V ~60 Hz ML 320 mm / 12.598" 338 4132
· Dimensions L x W x H: 11" x 2-3/4" x 7-1/4" ML 420 mm / 16.535" 338 4142
· Weight: 6 lbs. ML 820 mm / 32.283" 338 4182
ML 870 mm / 34.252" 338 4187
ML 920 mm / 36.220" 338 4192
ML 970 mm / 38.189" 338 4197
ML 1020 mm / 40.157" 338 4202
ML 1520 mm / 59.84" 338 4252
ML 1940 mm / 76.378" 338 4294
ML 2010 mm / 79.134" 338 4295
*Additional sizes available upon request
Model DPA 2000

Glass Scale
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Magnetic Digital Readout MPA-3
The Optimum magnetic digital readout kits are a simple, low cost positioning display solution
for smaller manual machine tools.
The unit features a LED display screen that measures the unit, three magnetic sensors and self-adhesive magnetic
travel positions of 1, 2 or 3 axis movements from magnetic tape in either 39” length or 78” length.
tape. Helping the operator work faster and more accurate
the magnetic DRO functions include 3 incremental inputs The magnetic digital readout is commonly fitted to mill/drills
that are individually programmable for scaling factors, and small lathes or grinders.
offset and reference values. The magnetic DRO kits
contains 3 axis display, mounting bracket, power supply
Extent of supply Individual components of the kit

• Compact, digital 3-axes position display for milling 1. Measuring display unit
machines (X - Y - Z) and for lathes (X, Z, Z0) · Compact, digital 3-axes position display
• Magnetic display
• Electrical connection 115V 2. Magnetic sensor
• Power supply unit VDC 24 V · Display accuracy 0.005 mm
• Measuring tape incl. three magnetic sensors MS100/1
• Display accuracy 0.005 mm / 0.0002" 3. Magnetic tape
• Special steel covering, self-adhesive · Magnetic & steel tape
4. Power supply unit VDC 24 V

Digital measuring system MPA 3 kit S Item No 3383907
· E.g. for BF20(L) Vario, D210, D240, D250, D280
· Length of measuring tape 1100 mm / 39.37"
Digital measuring system MPA 3 kit - L Item No 3383908

· E.g. for D320, BF30 Vario, BF46 Vario, DM15
· Length of measuring tape 2000 mm / 78.74"
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Accessories & Milling Work Stop
Clamping Kit
69 piece clamp kit is ideal to secure the vise, workpiece or tooling to
the table. The kit contains a variety of t-slot nuts, studs, step blocks,
clamp arms and two self-adjusting u-clamps with a metal storage rack.
No. of For Use Item

Pieces T-Slots With No.
69 9/16 and 5/8 9/16" and 5/8" T-Slots 38950
R8 Collet Set & Rotating Holder - Item #31547

Palmgren’s R8 rotating collet holder can be mounted on any
flat surface or the machine for storage and easy access and
comes with eleven R8 collets 1/8" - 3/4" x 1/16". The holder is
molded of long lasting ABS plastic and rotates for easy selec-
tion of collet sizes. Collets are seated firmly in an angular
pockets staying firmly in place during holder rotation and are
easily removed by the operator by lifting from the selected
pocket.
5-Axis Multi-Position Milling Work Stop

Palmgren’s #15150 milling work stop has 5-axis adjustment
moves that allow you to set the stop at any position that
your job may require. The 1/4" stop rod can be modified,
replaced or extended with a longer piece of bar stock. The
locking lever can be positioned anywhere within 360o to
avoid interference. The t-nut fits all 5/8" table slots. This
deluxe stop delivers quick, accurate set-ups on all repeti-
tive jobs.
15150
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Milling Start-Up Tooling Packages
Milling Start-Up Tooling Packages

Palmgren’s start-up milling tooling packages includes all the
basic items needed to operate your mill/drill or milling machine
that has an R8 spindle. There are two packages to choose
from – a basic kit (38960) and a deluxe kit (38961).
Basic kit – (38960) contains the following items:

• 10 piece 4 fluted coated end mill set with case 3/16", 1/4", 5/16",
3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
• R8 collet set with rack – set contains 11 R9 collets 1/8” to 3/4”
by 1/16ths. The rack can be easily mounted anywhere.
• Boring head set with R8 arbor, size 2 boring head accepts up to
1/2" boring bar
• 5/8" drill chuck, key and R8 arbor
• 2" face mill with R8 arbor
• 5 axis multi-position work stop
Deluxe kit – (38961) contains the follow items:

• 10 piece 4 fluted coated end mill set with case 3/16", 1/4", 5/16",
3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
• R8 collet set with rack – set contains 11 R9 collets 1/8" to 3/4"
by 1/16ths. The rack can be easily mounted anywhere.
• Boring head set with R8 arbor, size 2 boring head accepts up to
1/2" boring bar
• 5/8" drill chuck, key and R8 arbor
• 2" face mill with R8 arbor
• 5 axis multi-position work stop
• 69 piece clamp kit allows for securely anchoring large or oddly
shaped workpieces on your machine
• 4" standard milling machine vise
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Milling Vises
Precision Modular Vises

Palmgren’s low profile modular vises represent a major machine, vises mount horizontally or vertically, all vises
advancement in precision clamping and are ideal for use in are matched for ease of mounting several vises on one
running one part or production parts where datum’s, machine, each vise comes standard with a removable
flatness and parallelism is important. swivel base.
These vises are manufactured out of high alloyed steel, These vises can be used on basic machine tools such as
precision ground and hardened and will maintain their ac- knee type mills, mill/drills, drilling machines, grinders and
curacy even under the most serve operating conditions. CNC machining centers. It improves work holding opera-
Key features include high clamping pressure with no jaw tions for today’s high precision – high production CNC
lift, low profile design for easier mounting on any type of machines.
Model PNM100 PNM125

Item No. 3355551 3355553
Jaw Width 4" 5"
Jaw Opening 3-3/4" 5-7/8"
Throat Depth 1-3/16" 1-1/2"
Overall Length 10.711" 13.583"
Overall Height 3.347" 4.055"
Max. Travel 3-3/4" 5-7/8"
PNM100
Precision Hydraulic Machine Vises

Palmgren’s low profile hydraulic machine vise is ideal for requires no added manual pressure from the operator.
use in running one part or production parts where datum’s, The hydraulic assist delivers secure, uniform clamping
flatness and parallelism is important and the machining and is ideal for high speed machining applications. The
operation requires added clamping pressure. low profile design with a jaw opening of over 6” makes the
mounting and use of this vise ideal for any type of ma-
This vise provides a solid structured base and is manufac- chine. The vise can be mounted and used horizontally or
tured of high alloy special steel hardened and ground to vertically.
maintain its accuracy even under the most severe operat-
ing conditions. Fast, easy high clamping pressure with This vise can be used on basic machine tools such as
no jaw lift is obtained through a built in hydraulic booster knee type mills, universal mills, mill/drills, large drilling
system which engages when the moveable vise jaw meets machines, grinders, and CNC machining centers. They
with resistance from the work piece being clamped and improve work holding operations for today’s high precision
– high production CNC machines.
Model HCV105
Item No. 3536210
Jaw Width 4"
Jaw Opening 6-11/16"
Throat Depth 1-3/8"
Overall Length 17.323
Overall Height 3.937"
Max. Travel 6-11/16" HCV105
Clamping Force 5525
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Milling Vises
Standard Milling Vises

An economical, robust vise for a variety of milling and other
demanding machine applications.
• Base and bed parallel to 0.002”
• 360o swivel base
• Hardened moveable jaw plates are square to 0.0015"
26603
Precision Milling Vise

Designed for precision part clamping this vise is ideal
for use in running production parts where flatness and
parallelism is important. You can precision mill, bore, drill,
grind or finish with high accuracy. The moveable jaw
delivers 1/2 pound of downward force for every pound of
horizontal pressure. This design assures that the moveable
jaw will not lift.
• 360o swivel base
• Hardened vise bed and jaw plates
• Opens to a full 8-3/4"
• Can be used with or without swivel base
26604
Jaw Jaw Throat

Width Opening Depth Jaw Item
Description (In.) (In.) (In.) Deflection No.
Standard Milling Vise 4 4 1-1/2 0.002" @ 4000 lbs. 25404

Standard Milling Vise 6 2 2 0.002" @ 4000 lbs. 26603
Precision Milling Vise 6 8-3/4 1-3/4 0.001" @ 4000 lbs. 26604
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Palmgren Drill Press Vises
Traditional Drill Press Vises Low-Profile Vises

These versatile, general purpose drill press vises are Incredibly tough, compact vises with low overall height
just what you need for drilling, tapping, reaming, etc. for tight-clearance applications.
They can be used turned on either side or end. • Four slots for secure mounting to machine table
• Center of base is open for holding work • Base and bed parallel to 0.001”
through body of vise
12403
12603
Quick Release Vises Cradle Angle Vise

Quick-action mechanism for repetitive operations where These vises are indispensable on work that frequently
the workpiece must be secured and released rapidly. requires angle set-ups. The quickest way to get your
• Center of base is open for holding work work from 0o to 90o.
through body of vise • Pin stops every 15o for quick angle set-ups
• Jaw plates are parallel to 0.004" with recessed steps • Base and bed parallel to 0.004”
• Jaw surface is square to 0.002"
12321
11351
Jaw Jaw Throat

Traditional Drill Press Vise 4 4-1/2 1-1/2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 12352
Traditional Drill Press Vise 6 6 2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 12603
Low Profile Vise 4 4 1-3/4 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 12403

Low Profile Vise 6 6 2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 12601
Low Profile Vise 8 8 2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 12801
Quick Release Vise 3 3 1 - 12321

Quick Release Vise 4 4 1-3/8 - 12421
Cradle Angle Vise w/Trunnion Base 4 4 1-3/4 - 11351
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Plamgren Drill Press Vises
Palmgren Self-Centering Vise

Palmgren's self-centering low profile machine vise is ideal
for use with drilling and milling machines where quick,
accurate centering of the work piece is required.
This vise body is constructed of close grained, high tensile
strength alloy castings. The moveable jaws are mounted
on precision ground and hardened guide rails with
opposite threads on the spindle that turn in a bronze
bearing for quick, accurate centering jobs automatically.
Each vise come with three sets of 4” jaws, 1 pair of steel
hardened, 1 pair of steel soft and 1 pair of steel step jaws.
Model 15404
Jaw Width 4" 15404
Jaw Opening 4"
Throat Depth 3/4"
Overall Length 11.417
Overall Height 3.346"
Max. Travel 4"
Industrial Angle Vises Cross Slide Vises

Really robust vises for demanding angular applications. A cross-slide table and vise built into one that accurately
• Angle hinge is graduated in 1o increments from 0o to 90o moves the work two directions.
• 360o swivel base Makes workpiece positioning fast, easy and accurate.
• Base and bed parallel to 0.004” • Provides quick and precise positioning along the
• Jaw surface is square to 0.002" X and Y axes
• Dials are graduated in 0.001" increments
• Cross Slide travel is 3-1/2" x 4"
30303
11405
Jaw Jaw Throat

Industrial Angle Vise w/Swivel Base 4 4 1-3/4 0.004" @ 4000 lbs. 11405
Industrial Angle Vise w/Swivel Base 6 6 2 0.004" @ 4000 lbs. 11602
Cross Slide Vise 3 3 1-3/8 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 30303

Cross Slide Vise 6 6 2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 30601
Cross Slide Vise 8 6 2 0.002" @ 2000 lbs. 30801
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PROGRIP Bench Vise
PROGRIP Bench Vise

PROGRIP is Palmgren’s multi-purpose bench vise
that delivers a gripping system that has the features to
handle any workholding application as well as bend-
ing, shearing and forming applications on all types and
styles of materials.
Standard Design Features

• Can be mounted and used as a conventional bench vise Standard bench vise
• Foot pedal option can be mounted and used for hands free Model WBS135
pre-clamping of the work piece or added leverage for
bending applications. The height of the foot pedal can be
easily adjusted to fit the operator height and comfort.
• Moveable jaw moves on precision machined dovetail way
with adjustable gibbs which ensures maximum parallelism
and easy movement.
• 4 styles of interchangeable jaws the are easily changed
with the push of a button – (1 pair steel serrated jaws,
1 pair of steel smooth jaws, 1 pair of steel grooved jaws
and 1 pair of smooth aluminum no mar jaws)
• Built in pipe jaws
Quick change jaws
• Integrated scale for moveable jaw measurement Bench vise
• Heavy duty high tensile strength cast iron construction with foot pedal
• Patented mounted
Model WBS135
Item No. 3000513
Jaw width 5-5/16”
Jaw depth to top of spindle 2-3/8”
Jaw depth to side of spindle 4”
Jaw opening 7-5/8”
Jaw movement with foot pedal 1-3/4”
Weight 58 lbs.
Foot pedal is used to

pre-clamp the workpiece
Metal Crafting Jaw Kit – Item # 3000518

This accessory kit comes complete with 4 different jaw options that
allow you to clamp vertically, shear, bend and form miscellaneous
parts. Designed for use only with WBS 135 bench vise.
1. Pair of extended grooved steel jaws that allow trouble-free 3. Plate shear jaw kit will cut material with either the foot
clamping of bars and pipes vertically. pedal or the hand operated spindle handle up to
2. Wire, pipe & tube bender jaw kit that allows bending of 1/8” or 30 gauge.
round solid material up to 3/16" or wire, copper pipe and 4. Bending jaw kit will bend material up to 1/8" or 30
aluminum tube from 7/32" to 7/16". Graduated for accurate gauge up to a width of 7-3/4".
angle bending.
Extended jaw kit Wire, pipe & tubebender jaw kit Bending jaw kit Shear jaw kit
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PROGRIP Bench Vise Accessories
PROGRIP Optional Accessories

Pan & Box Brake Attachment – Item # 3244028
For box, pan and reverse bending of sheet metal applica-
tions. Designed for use with a bench vise the bending jaw
lever handle delivers safe, easy movement. The unit is
equipped with easily removable fingers that permit angle,
channel, box and other complex bending operations.
Will fit and can be used in any bench vise with

4" / 5" / 6" / 8" wide jaws.
Item No. 3244028

Maximum material width 12-1/2”
Maximum sheet thickness 1”
Removable finger widths 5-7/8”, 2-7/8”, 2”, 1”
Weight 22 lbs.
Slip Roll Attachment – Item # 3244030

Slip roll machine designed for use with a bench vise will
roll sheet metal and wire. Three precision turned steel
rollers that are ground and polished with large adjusting
screws with scales for positioning and lifting the rollers for
different material thickness.
Will fit and can be used in any bench vise with

4" / 5" / 6" / 8" wide jaws.
Item No. 3244030

Bending and rolling of wires 1/32” to 3/16”
Maximum material width 12”
Bending minimum 1-3/8”
Bending maximum Unlimited
Weight 22 lbs.
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Variable Speed Drill Presses

Variable Speed Drill Presses

Variable Speed Gear Head Drill Presses

Upright Gear Head Drill Press

CNC Milling Machines

CNC Machine Enclosures_____________________________________ 26

Bench Turret Mill

Vertical Turret Milling Machine

CNC Flat-bed Lathe

CNC Machine Enclosure

Abrasive Belt Grinders

Support Stands / Digital Readouts

Roller Material Support Stands

Digital Readouts & Glass Scales

Magnetic Digital Readout

Milling Accessories / Vises / Accessories

Milling Start-Up Tool Packages ________________________________ 52

Milling Vises________________________________________________ 53-54

Palmgren Drill Press Vises____________________________________ 55-56

PROGRIP Vise______________________________________________ 57-58

Prices, design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Other standard features include:

These drills can be used to perform all hole making

Model OPTI B24H OPTI B28HB OPTI B28H OPTI B34H

Selector switch direction of rotation Digital speed display

Spindle precision Machine lamp

Built-in Tool Ejector Gates 7 M industrial V-ribbed

These drills can be used to perform all hole making op-

See pages 54-58 for accessories

Model OPTI B28H VARIO OPTI B34H VARIO

Operating mode (B34H Vario)

Safety spindle protection

Model B28H Vario Moel B34H Vario

See pages 54-58 for accessories

· In order to optimize the drilling

Other standard features include:

See pages 54-58 for accessories

Model OPTI B30 VGM

Digital speed display

Built in tool ejector

Other standard features include:

See pages 54-58 for accessories

Model OPTI B50 GSM

Spindle sleeve feed

Drill depth stop

Spindle sleeve fine infeed

· Selector switch for spindle speeds

Safety spindle protection

Base plate Coolant equipment

· 9 selectable speeds via gear · Automatic spindle feed with

Model OPTI BF20 Vario Accessories Item No

Spindle sleeve travel display

Box column & ways

· Backside of the control unit Z-Column

Y-axis Z-Column and X-axis

Model OPTI BF30 Vario

High Performance Vario drive

Protective way cover

Digital Depth gauge