Same industry leading design, now with new optional features

Hunter BL Series Bench Lathe

Brake Lathe

BL Series Bench Lathe

The BL Series Bench Lathe is a combination bench lathe that brings speed, precision and versatility to your brake service. The unique design of this combination lathe allows the operator to change the setup of the brake lathe from rotors to drums and vice versa with unprecedented speed and ease. Building on the same industry leading design of our previous bench lathe, the new BL Series Bench Lathe now has optional new features!

New Anti-Chatter Technology option
New Digi-Cal option
Adjustable spindle speed
Adjustable feed rate

6 - 22 in.

Rotor diameter
6 - 24 in.

Drum Diameter
1.5 hp

Motor power (optional)
200 lbs

Maximum arbor weight

See it in action

BL Series Bench Lathe

The BL Series Bench Lathe is a combination bench lathe that brings speed, precision and versatility to the brake shop. The unique design of this combination lathe allows the operator to change the setup of the brake lathe from rotors to drums and vice versa with unprecedented speed and ease.

How Anti-Chatter Technology Works

An in-depth explination on how Hunter Engineering’s Anti-Chatter Technology (ACT) works on Hunter's BL Series Bench Lathe and the on-car lathe, AutoComp Elite®. This technology provides better brake rotor surface finish while also allowing the lathe to cut much faster.

Brake Lathe Operation | Part 1 : Setup - Bench Lathe Operation

Hunter's Product Manager for Brake Lathes, Greg Meyer, takes you on a tour of Hunter's Bench Lathe and shows you important information regarding setup and calibration.

Brake Lathe Operation | Part 2 : Installation Methods

Greg Meyer, Hunter's Brake Lathe Product Manager, gives a thorough explanation on the various ways to install a brake rotor or drum, onto Hunter's Bench Lathe.

Brake Lathe Operation | Part 3: Cutting a Rotor

Hunter's Greg Meyer, Product Manager for Brake Lathes, demonstrates to how get the best surface finish when cutting a brake rotor, using Hunter's Bench Lathe.

Brake Lathe Operation | Part 4: Cutting a Drum

In this final operation video, Greg Meyer explains how to cut a smooth finish on a brake drum, using Hunter's Bench Lathe.

Cut down your time to service rotors

Provide a smooth, precise brake finish directly on the vehicle. Hunter's AutoComp Elite® on-car brake lathe is a cut above the rest.

Turn a profit for your business

Optional Anti-Chatter Technology

Smooth finish with Anti-Chatter Technology

Anti-Chatter Technology changes the spindle speed to keep chatter-inducing vibration from starting

Eliminate the need for silencer bands

No hazardous bands, clips or silencer belts needed to control vibration

Eliminate virtually all buildup of vibration to stop chatter before it starts!

Chatter can start when machining rotors at a fixed speed. The same way a moistened finger can make a crystal glass sing. By the time the technician hears the rotor singing, it is already too late; the surface has been ruined.

ACT varies the spinning speed to keep chatter inducing vibration from starting. This results in a smoother surface finish.

Schedule your free demo today!

Your local Hunter team can visit your shop, demo equipment and work with you to make sure you get the equipment you need

No need for silencer bands

Anti-Chatter Technology means there is no need for hazardous bands, clips or silencer belts to control vibration

Work in a more efficient space with easy access to tools & adaptors

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Feature

Pegboard hangers

Store frequently-used adaptors within easy reach.

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Feature

Document holder

Store operation manual, application charts and other reference materials.

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Standard

Storage drawer

Allow expansion of tool and accessory storage. Easily bolts in place.

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Feature

Large chip collection funnel

Prevent debris from falling to the floor.

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Optional

Dust containment system

Protect air quality with the ability to view the work piece during machining.

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Feature

Twin work lamps

Adjustable LED lights illuminate both side of workpiece

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Optional

Anti-Chatter Control

Variable spindle speed keeps chatter-inducing vibration from starting, making a smooth finish.

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Optional

DigiCal measurement

Instantly measure drum or rotor dimensions and depth of cut.

Adjustable feed rate

Dial in adjustable feed rate for faster, rapid removal to a slower, final surface finish. Allows technicians to cut rotors in one pass.

Push-Button Speed Control

Optional Digi-Cal uses pushbutton speed control to instantly measure and display dimensions for quick calibration and greater accuracy

Calibration in seconds

The calibration procedure for drums and rotors takes seconds, helping to prevent accidental removal of excess material

Measure rotor thickness

Optional DigiCal determines if the piece should be discarded prior to cutting.

Push button controls

Quickly change spindle speeds with the push of a button

Switch from rotors to drums

Changing from rotors to drums takes seconds and is the fastest in the industry, greatly reducing setup time

Choice of lathe tooling

Faster-cutting and reduced-chatter positive rake standard (3 cutting tips). Durable, longer-life negative rake (optionl) tooling available (6 cutting tips)