BL500 Series Brake Lathe

Variable and Single Speed Combination Lathes

Change from
servicing
rotors to drum
s
in seconds!
 Key features at a glance

Digi-Cal Option

Instantly measures drum

or rotor dimensions
Helps technicians quickly
determine total indicated runout

Choice of Lathe Tooling

Positive rake Negative rake

Includes positive rake tooling

Durable negative rake tooling
available as an option

Adjustable Feed Rate Self-Aligning Nut Option* Disc/Drum Con

Dial fast for rapid removal or Speeds setup Eliminates po

slow for final surface finish Prevents overtightening crashing of
One-cut pass capable and mounting errors Warning indic

* Option depending on selected model.

 Adjustable Spindle Speeds

Provides correct speed for

all size workpieces
No tools required

Twin Work Lamps

Adjustable lamps illuminate

BL505 shown with optional features
both sides of workpiece
Includes built-in deflector shield

ntrol Lockout Clamp Screw Built-in Tool Tray

otential Allows quick setup change Keeps tools within easy reach
machine from rotors to drums
cation reminder
Quick setup speeds brake servicing
Change from rotors to drums in seconds!

Change from rotors to drums... ... by loosening clamp screw, ... set up drum service assembly
removing rotor setup, rotating and extend drum boring bar.
twin cutter... Fastest in industry!

Choose the brake lathe tooling to suit your needs

Positive rake (standard) Negative rake (optional)

Provides faster cutting More durable and longer life
and reduced chatter
Features 6 cutting tips
Features 3 cutting tips

Spindle speed
adjustment made simple
Quickly adjustable between three working speeds
No tools necessary
Easy to access
Protective housing keeps motor safe from metal
chips and debris
Digi-Cal instantly measures workpiece dimensions
Quickly determines if workpiece should be
discarded prior to machining
Enables tech to quickly determine total
indicated runout
Eliminates manual calculation errors
Displays measurements in inches or millimeters
Determines depth of cut quicker and more accurately
than slip collar method
Helps technicians perform one-cut service
with confidence Measures rotor thickness

No handheld tools required

Digi-Cal helps
the technician
determine the
amount of material
to remove for a
one-cut resurfacing
operation.

Measures drum diameter

Quick calibration for

greater accuracy
Easy to perform
Calibrate drum and rotor procedures
in seconds
Prevents accidental removal
of excess material
Calibrates diameter Calibrates thickness
 Heavy-duty bench option*
makes brake service fast and easy
Heavy gauge, all-steel construction
gives extra stability
Rear backboard stores frequently-used
adaptors within easy reach
Large chip collection funnel keeps
debris off the floor
Optional dust containment system**
protects air quality and keeps
work area clean

Form 4076T, 3/02

Supersedes Form 5/99

BL500 Operation Tips

ips
Maintenance
Clean and deburr arbor shaft and ve ical face, clamp cups, cones and all other adaptors, daily
Clean tool Holders, daily BL500 Set Up Configuration Guide
Wipe down adaptors and machined surfaces with anti-rust pr
TEL (314) 731-3020 FAX (314) 731-1776
preventative, weekly http: //www.hunter.com
Lubricate main support Shaft
rt S haft grease fitting, annually (left side main housing) e-mail: info@hunter.com

Lubricate drum
dr boring bar grease fitting, annually (inside feed assembly cover)
Hubless Rotor
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptom Solution
1 2 3 4
Dirt or rust on locking taper Taper on arbor and inside spindle must be
Quick Chuck
cleaned before arbor is installed.
Excess arbor runout
Bent arbor Replace arbor.

Arbor nut too tight It is not recommended to use a wrench to

tighten Workpiece. Hand tighten only.

Excess workpiece
Composite Rotor
Dirty or warped workpiece All rust, grease
gr and dirt must be cleaned
runout from mounting surfaces of workpiece.

Dirty or dinged adaptors Adaptors must be kept clean. Reface or

replace any damaged adaptors.
1 2 3
Worn or chipped Quick
insert
inser Chuck
Rotate or replace insert
inser as needed.

Hubless Drum
Insert
rt loose
loose in tool holder Insert must be securely tightened into holder.

Tool holder loose in boring bar Tool holder must be securely locked into
boring bar.
Poor surface finish
Dirt and chips under insert
inser Clean tool holder and boring bar each time
1 2 3 4
and tool holders inser holder is
insert is rotated or insert
Small Drums nl
repositioned. Replace insert if Quick
worn. Chuck

Hubbed Rotor
Too high of a feed rate Hubbed
Coarse feedDrum
rates are used for roughing
passes and fine feed rates are used for
finish passes.

No stabilizer used Install proper

pr stabilizer for workpiece, see
stabilizers on other side.

Too high of a spindle speed Char or

Refer to Spindle Speed Selector Chart
Chatter Operation Manual for recommended speeds.
Silencers
Improper
Impr mounting techniques Use the largest clamping cups possible and
use proper
pr adaptors for composite pieces.

Rotor Silencer Chain Drum Silencer Band Rotor Silencer Band Rotor Silencer Rotor Silencer
222-38-2 175-186-2 (car) 175-18 -2 175-185-2 175-276-2
175-187-2 (truck) (Non-Vented) (Vented)
(Non-Vented)

Bench includes a convenient

document holder for operation
manual, application charts and
other reference materials.

Extra storage available BL505D-AB shown with HunterPro

Level 4 Adaptor Kit, optional
Optional storage drawer storage drawer and Dust
(20-1236-1) allows Containment System**.
expansion of tool and
accessory storage.

* Option depending on selected model ** Not compatible with 1 7/8 arbor kits
Expand the range of your vehicle applications
with additional accessories from Hunter
Hunter Passenger Car and Light Truck Adaptor Kits
Customize your Hunter HunterPro Passenger Car Adaptor Kit
BL500 series lathe to Consists of hubbed
match your service needs. and hubless
Select the appropriate adaptors covering a
adaptor kit to service whole wide range of
most rotors, drums and applications fitting
flywheels. most passenger car
rotors, drums and
20-1665-1
flywheels, including
composites.

HunterPro Dual QuickChuck Adaptor Kit HunterPro Elite Cone Adaptor Kit
Consists of hubbed Consists of hubbed
and hubless adaptors and hubless
and three-jaw chuck adaptors covering
mounting system. a wide range of
Covers a wide range applications for
of applications for most passenger
most rotors, drums 20-2614-1 cars, light truck and
20-2615-1
and flywheels for larger light trucks,
passenger cars, light trucks and larger light trucks. including composites.

Wrenchless self-aligning nut* Dual QuickChuck adaptor

NEW!
Eliminates Ideal for use
over-torquing with hubless
arbor nut drums
Works as arbor Quick setup with
spacer and nut unparalleled
centering ability
76-377-2 175-423-2

* Included standard in BL505-A and BL505-AB lathe packages.

 Specifications* 40

Rotor
Diameter: 6" to 22"
Maximum Width: 5-3/8"
Maximum Thickness: 2"
Drum
Diameter: 6" to 24"
Maximum Width: 8"
Maximum Weight on 1" arbor: 200 lbs.
Spindle Speed(s): BL505: 85, 110, 175 rpm
BL501: 155 rpm
Feed Rate: BL505: .002 to .014 in/rev
(infinitely variable) Because of continuing technological
BL501: 0.003 in/rev. advancements, specifications, models and
Motor: 1.5 hp options are subject to change without notice.
Power Requirements: 115/230 V, 15/7.5 amp
50/60 Hz, 1ph
Shipping Weight: 525 lbs. (approx.) Be sure to check out other
Hunter literature for more
quality products from
Hunter Engineering.
* Some specifications may vary depending upon workpiece configurations
or may require optional adaptors.

BL500 series lathe packages **

Basic Packages HunterPro Packages
BL505 Lathe with basic adaptors BL505-A HunterPro lathe package
Includes combination brake lathe with standard accessory kit Package contains combination brake lathe and Standard
[20-1459-1]. HunterPro accessory kit [20-1690-1]. Adaptors NOT included.

BL505-B Lathe with bench and basic adaptors BL505-AB HunterPro lathe package with bench
Includes combination brake lathe, bench with backboard, Includes BL505 combination brake lathe, bench with
chip tray, storage hooks and standard accessory kit backboard, chip tray, storage hooks and Standard HunterPro
[20-1459-1]. accessory kit [20-1690-1]. Adaptors NOT included.

** To order Hunters Digi-Cal measurement option, add D after the model number (e.g., BL505-D).
Single speed lathes can be ordered by requesting BL501 instead of BL505.

0814SAP5M.43

Copyright 2014, Hunter Engineering Company Form 3937-T, 08/14

Supersedes 3937-T, 06/12