Emco Unimat DB precision metal lathe
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s–1970s
The Emco Unimat DB is a compact tabletop metal lathe manufactured in Austria by Maier & Co during the 1960s to 1970s. Designed for micromechanics and horological work, the machine features a cast-iron construction weighing 15 kg with reported overall dimensions of 45 by 25 by 15 cm.
It incorporates an original air-cooled electric motor that drives the spindle via a stepped pulley and belt configuration. The machine is configured with a rotatable headstock, slide carriage, tailstock with chuck, and includes an additional vertical drilling and milling column attachment.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Watchmaker's lathe
- Model
- Emco Unimat DB
- Weight
- 15 kg
- Dimensions
- 45 x 25 x 15 cm
- Manufacturer
- Emco (Maier & Co, Austria)
- Place recorded
- Austria
- Drive mechanism
- Original air-cooled motor
- Maker / attribution
- Emco (Maier & Co)
Design
- Visible features
- • Green hammer-tone enameled cast-iron body with stepped drive pulley at left • Mounted drill chuck in the tailstock and three-jaw chuck on the main spindle • Separate milling column, drive belts, keys, oiler, and printed instructional manual laid out with the lathe
- Mechanical Operation
- Rotational speed is regulated via an air-cooled motor that drives the spindle through a belt and pulley system. The mechanism is reported to be functional, with smooth, precise movement of the cross-slide and carriage. The lot includes new drive belts, spare belts, and the original instructional manual.
- Functional Configuration
- The lathe includes a rotatable headstock designed for taper turning and angled drilling. The unit is equipped with a three-jaw chuck on the main spindle and a drill chuck fitted within the tailstock. A milling and drilling column is included, allowing for conversion of the unit for vertical machining operations.
- Object Identity and Construction
- The Emco Unimat DB is a compact tabletop metal lathe manufactured in Austria by Maier & Co. This specimen is described as a heavy cast-iron version weighing 15 kg. The machine features a green hammer-tone finish and is equipped with a stepped pulley drive system located on the left side.
Identification
- Reference
- Unimat DB
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Motor operational voltage and electrical wiring safety are not detailed in the listing
- Research required: Listing dates the piece to both 'the 1960s' and '1960s–1970s'