Boxford 160TCL Lathe - Steel Machining

The Boxford 160TCL bench top lathe machining mild steel. The 8 station programmable turrett allows for a wide variety of internal and external machining.

[@Alan-hd9ov]

I have an old 160 boxford what software do i need to get it operating

[@boxford]

It depends on the vintage of the machine. Generally post Year 2000 vintage machines can run our latest windows software and some pre 2000 machines that have been upgraded can too. If you email us your machine serial number to [e-mail] we'll be able to advise you on your options.

[@Alan-hd9ov]

@@boxford ok thanks where can i find the serial number on the machine?

[@boxford]

@@Alan-hd9ov It should be on a data plate on the outside of the machine and stamped on the bed or cross slide.

[@Alan-hd9ov]

@@boxford I reached out to customer support with the serial number but the response i got just said that they didn’t keep hard copies of the software

[@boxford]

@@Alan-hd9ov Your machine is a pre 2000 vintage machine so you would either require a full electronic upgrade to be able to run the latest version windows software or you can download the DOS based software that came with your machine from our website in our support section at www.boxford.co.uk. You would require 160TCL / V 6.09

[@weedyganzalays]

Can this be used to turn wood?

[@boxford]

Although some users have used this machine for wood turning, it is designed as a metal and plastic turning machine. The wood dust can dry the lubricated slides out so we would say 'occasional' wood turning only.

[@weedyganzalays]

@@boxford Many thanks