Tool · Watchmaker's lathe
The Emco Unimat DB is a compact tabletop metal lathe manufactured in Austria by Maier & Co during the 1960s to 1970s. Designed for micromechanics and horological work, the machine features a cast-iron construction weighing 15 kg with reported overall dimensions of 45 by 25 by 15 cm. It incorporates an original air-cooled electric motor that drives the spindle via a stepped pulley and belt configuration. The machine is configured with a rotatable headstock, slide carriage, tailstock with chuck, and includes an additional vertical drilling and milling column attachment.
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The Emco Unimat DB is a compact tabletop metal lathe manufactured in Austria by Maier & Co. This specimen is described as a heavy cast-iron version weighing 15 kg.
The machine features a green hammer-tone finish and is equipped with a stepped pulley drive system located on the left side.
The lathe includes a rotatable headstock designed for taper turning and angled drilling. The unit is equipped with a three-jaw chuck on the main spindle and a drill chuck fitted within the tailstock.
A milling and drilling column is included, allowing for conversion of the unit for vertical machining operations.
Rotational speed is regulated via an air-cooled motor that drives the spindle through a belt and pulley system. The mechanism is reported to be functional, with smooth, precise movement of the cross-slide and carriage.
The lot includes new drive belts, spare belts, and the original instructional manual.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Emco (Maier & Co, Austria) | “Fabrikant: Emco (Maier & Co, Oostenrijk)” |
| Model | Emco Unimat DB | “Model: Emco Unimat DB” |
| Dimensions | 45 x 25 x 15 cm | “Afmetingen (L x B x H): 45 x 25 x 15 cm” |
| Weight | 15 kg | “gewicht 15 kg.” |
| Drive mechanism | Original air-cooled motor | “Drive: Original air-cooled motor.” |
| Manufacturer | Emco (Maier & Co, Austria) | “Fabrikant: Emco (Maier & Co, Oostenrijk)” |
| Dimensions | 45 x 25 x 15 cm | “dimensions 45 × 25 × 15 cm” |
| Weight | 15 kg | “gewicht 15 kg.” |
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Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 42bc3bd150
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