Your Litton lathe was built to last. With a professional factory rebuild, it can continue delivering the precision and reliability your work demands for years to come.
At Litton Engineering Laboratories, our experienced technicians evaluate, restore, and modernize existing glassworking lathes using the original manufacturer's knowledge and exacting standards.
Our Rebuild Process
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with an in-house assessment of your lathe's condition and performance, including critical measurements and a thorough visual inspection of its components.
2. Detailed Quotation
You'll receive a quotation outlining recommended replacement parts, estimated labor costs, and available upgrades. You decide how to proceed before rebuilding begins.
3. Precision Restoration
Our total rebuild process includes:
Lathe Bed Regrinding: Restoring the lathe bed to a tolerance of .0005".
Headstock & Tailstock Remachining: Restoring critical components to within .002" tolerance.
Component Refurbishment: Stripping, preparing, priming, and painting components to restore their appearance and durability.
Modernization: Reassembling the machine using refurbished and new components, including an updated drive unit.
4. Testing & Quality Control
Following reassembly, each fully rebuilt lathe undergoes a 10-hour burn-in and quality-control process to verify performance.
A complete factory rebuild is designed to provide:
Improved precision and alignment.
Extended equipment service life.
Restored productivity and performance.
A full rebuild warranty.
To get started, please have your lathe's model number, serial number, and a description of any problems or symptoms available.
Contact Tim O'Brien, VP of Manufacturing
Phone: (530) 273-6176, ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
Let Litton help you rebuild for tomorrow
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