Used Polamco Mills, Drills & Lathes for Sale

Who Polamco wasPolamco was not a single factory but an export brand. Polish machine tools were sold in North America under the Metalexport, Polamco and later Toolmex names, with the machines themselves built by Polish manufacturers such as FAT Wrocław, Poręba and Famot Pleszew. The TUR-series lathes in particular are associated with FAT Wrocław. Because the same lathe could carry different badges depending on the importer and year, buyers should identify the machine by its model and serial plate rather than the name on the headstock.

What they are known forPolamco's best-known product in the used market is the TUR-63 engine lathe, a heavy geared-head machine with a large spindle bore and a wide speed range. Typical specifications for a TUR-63 include roughly 24 to 25 inches of swing over the ways, 60 to 120 inches between centers, a 3.5-inch spindle hole on many examples, and 21 spindle speeds from about 18 to 1800 RPM. Toolroom and engine lathes sold under the TUM, TUD and TUJ designations also appear, along with radial drills and vertical milling machines. The common thread is robust cast-iron construction and simple, serviceable mechanics.

Why buyers still seek themThese lathes were built for long service in maintenance shops, rail workshops, energy facilities and oil-and-gas work. Owners report that a well-set-up TUR-63 holds accuracy and lasts a long time with proper care. The large spindle bore and high torque make them useful for shaft work and repair jobs that lighter lathes cannot handle. Because the basic design is mechanical rather than electronic, a tired machine can often be brought back with bearings, clutch and brake adjustment, and lubrication work rather than a full replacement.

What to check on a used machineInspect the bed and ways for wear near the headstock, since that is where most turning happens. Check the spindle bearings for play and noise, and test the main drive clutch and brake through the full speed range. Confirm that the feed and threading gearbox selects all inch, metric and diametral pitches without binding, and look at the lead screw and half nuts for wear. Verify the tailstock taper and quill travel, and check that the taper attachment, steady rest and chucks are present, as these accessories are often missing and expensive to source separately. Ask for the machine's voltage and phase, since some examples were built for European voltages and run through a transformer or on 480-volt three-phase power.

Parts and supportOriginal support through the importer has largely ended, and owners report that spare parts can be a challenge. Aftermarket suppliers do exist for Polamco and Toolmex machines, offering gearbox components, spindle assemblies, bearings, feed parts, lead screws, clutches and electrical items, and some can identify parts from the model and serial number with photos and dimensions. Rebuilding and CNC retrofit services are also available for these lathes. Before buying, confirm which model and builder your machine actually is, and line up a parts source before you need one.

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