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Whether you’re turning large projects or small, Neptune’s unparalleled, smart motor technology from Striatech has an easy-to-use, software-driven controller and provides the ultimate in smooth performance, intelligent control, and power under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Best Warranty: 10 years coverage on the digital motor and 5 years on the electronic and mechanical*. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Direct Drive:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith no belts or pulleys, simply choose your material, pick up your chisel, and get to work. The 1 ¼” 8 TPI lathe spindle is the rotor of Neptune’s smart, direct drive digital motor has more than enough power (Peak Power 1.5HP)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand high torque power at low rpms\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewith an instantly adjustable speed range of 100 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Neptune can virtually handle any conceivable project requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Computer Control:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNeptunes software applications open up a whole new universe of lathe control functions that do not exist in traditional wood lathes. Using its superior, digital direct drive system, all the power you desire is at your fingertips for smooth, vibration-free efficiency over Neptunes’s vast speed range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomize Speed Settings:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are 4 speed customizable speed settings. 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Stopping the lathe quickly saves time and is safer than the operator using their hand on the hand wheel or workpiece. With Neptune electronic breaking turned on you can brake quickly and safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Saving:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNeptune has the potential to save up to 80% in power consumption when compared to regular AC\/DC powered lathes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeptune’s powerful computer-controlled digital motor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emonitors motor conditions, providing the right power to maintain the speed set when varying loads (e.g. chisel cutting force) are applied to the workpiece. 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