Runs quieter and smoother than conventional variable speed head. Low maintenance head has less moving parts. No belt slippage allows more power at the spindle. Meehanite casting. Hardened and ground table. Chrome lead screws on X and Y axis. Turcite B on X axis and Y axis. High precision Class 7 spindle bearings. No fuse breaker power connection. Chrome plated motor shaft with bearing support at end. One-piece quill pinion and shaft. Three-stage power downfeed with automatic stop. Heavy-duty spindle brake. Hardened and ground square vertical knee ways and cross ways.