8017VSJ – Clausing/Colchester Variable Speed Lathe with 13.75” Swing over Bed, 3 Gear Infinitely Variable Speed Manual Gap Bed Engine Lathe

Features and Benefits:

Clausing/Colchester Infinitely variable speed lathes are the industry standard for lathes. The quality built into every machine translates into real long term performance for your application. The removable gap plate allows for large face plates to be mounted onto the spindle nose for various turning applications. Rugged construction, consistent quality in design and production, along with human engineering makes the operator more efficient, making this lathe a cost effective investment.

You will get unbelievable machine performance and operational longevity with the Clausing/Colchester Variable Speed Lathes.

These Variable Speed lathes use a State-of-Art AC Spindle Drive to control the motor. A belt drive system from the motor to gearbox head. Speed changes are then selected by shifting gear levers into one (1) of three (3) locations (Low, Medium, High) then adjusting a pot control knob to adjust the speed output.

Three phase voltage refers to three individual lines that connect to and run voltage through the motor. Each line alternates in a sequence as it reaches its voltage peak. This provides for a more stable flow of voltage and more horsepower to the machine.

Distributed by Commonwealth Industrial.

Specifications:

Machine Features:

• 25” between center distance
• 13.75” swing over bed
• AC inverter variable speed spindle drive featuring surface mount technology for compact size and high reliability, 4 years parts and labor warranty (drive only)
• Headstock shafts are splined and turn on anti-friction bearings with headstock gears hardened and ground.
• Three headstock gear ranges for a wide spread of constant power – 33 to 1 – better than most CNC lathes
• Infinitely variable spindle speeds achieve the right spindle speed very quickly with a response like a CNC lathe, speed range 15 – 3250 RPM displayed on headstock
• Forced lubrication system for the spindle bearings, gears and shafts
• A broad range of feed and thread selections are available by using three selector levers and an 8 position rotary dial
• Wheeled Chip Bin has a large capacity for easy chip disposal
• All bedways are induction hardened and precision ground
• Precision tapered roller spindle bearings
• Cross slide runs along a dovetail guide
• Bed wipers and apron mounted one-shot lubrication pump
• Cast iron plinths with full length splash guard and traveling chip guard
• Electromagnetic spindle brake
• Equipped with chuck guard, full splash guard, and leadscrew cover
• Leadscrew reversing box for faster thread cutting – reversal of the leadscrew with the spindle running at low speed
• Extra wide heavy-duty cast iron bed with triangular webs for exceptional torsional stiffness and excellent chip clearance
• Anti-friction carriage ways with low-friction “Moglice” PTFE material fitted between the saddle and bed for minimal bedwear and increased machine life
• Cast iron base provides the maximum support for the bed combined with sloping top surfaces to prevent the accumulation of coolant
• Heavy duty tailstock for excellent rigidity – with extra heavy-duty quill
• A one year warranty backed by Clausing Service Center dedicated to support our customers with parts and service