A New Generation of Engine Lathe Technology

Clausing/Colchester PROFESSIONAL SERIES LATHES

18" & 21" Variable Speed 
High Performance Variable Speed Engine Lathe
 
 
The Last Word in High Performance Engine Lathes

The all new Clausing/Colchester 18" and 21" lathes follow in the steps of the highly successful Clausing/Colchester 13" and 15" lathes which set new standards for engine lathe performance with the introduction of electronically variable speed spindle drives in 1989.

These two heavyweight machines offer the same key features which, combined with the availability of constant surface speed cutting, offer prospective users outstanding productivity gains over conventional engine lathes together with a rugged construction designed to give years of lasting performance.

 
Outstanding User Features
     
  • 15Hp Electronic, infinitely variable speed spindle drive with constant surface speed cutting option - up to 30% faster cycle times than conventional engine lathes.
  • Saddle Mounted Controls for finger tip operation.
  • Rapid Power Traverse of Cross Slide and Carriage for ease of operation.
  • Saddle mounted spindle speed display for maximum operator convenience.
  • Covered Leadscrew - meets modern safety requirements.
  • Low Noise Levels - 80dBA or less.
  • Full power down to 55rpm on 18" Machine (60rpm - 21" Machine).
  • Heavy Duty Tailstock - 3¾" diameter Quill with No.6 Morse Taper.
  • Gap Bed - Standard on all models.
 
Specifications
Feature 18" VS 21" VS
Height of centers 9" 11.02"
Swing over Bed 18.1" 21.81"
Swing in Gap 28.74" 32.68"
Width in front of Faceplate 8.5" 8.5"
Swing over Cross Slide 10.625" 14.57"
Bed length - between Centers 40", 60" and 80" 40", 60", 80" and 120"
Spindle Bore 3" 3.54"
Spindle Nose Mounting D1-8 Camlock D1-11 Camlock
Spindle Nose Taper in Bush No.5 MT No.5 MT
Width over Bedways 15.75" 15.75"
Travel of Cross Slide 11.81" 11.81"
Width of Cross Slide 8" 8"
Travel of Top Slide 7.5" 7.5"
Width of Top Slide 5.24" 5.24"
Travel of Tailstock Barrel 7" 7"
Tailstock Barrel Diameter 3.74" 3.74"
Taper in Tailstock Barrel No.6 MT No.6 MT
Spindle Speed Ranges 3 (20 - 225) 

(60 - 675) 

(175 - 2000)rpm

3 (18 - 200) 

(55 - 605) 

(160 - 1800)rpm

Nominal Motor Power l5Hp l5Hp
Maximum Spindle Speed 2000rpm l800rpm
Constant Power Range 60 - 2000rpm 55 – 1800rpm
Range of Longitudinal Feeds  0.0016 - 0.ll in/rev (0.04 - 2.84mm/rev)
Range of Cross Feeds  0.0008 - 0.055 in/rev (0.02 – l.4 mm/rev)
No. & Range of English Pitches  2 to 84 TPI - 73 Selections
No. & Range of Metric Pitches  0.2 to l4mm - 51 Selections
No. & Range of Diametral Pitches  8 to 72 TPI - 27 Selections
No. & Range of Module Pitches 0.2 to 3.5mm - 20 Selections
 
 
Models & Dimensions

Model Swing and Center Distance A B C Weight
8053 VS 18" x 40" GAP 100" 49" 51" 5346 lb.
8054 VS 18" x 60" GAP 120" 49" 51" 5765 lb.
8055 VS 18" x 80" GAP 140" 49" 51" 6170 lb.
8114 VS 21" x 40" GAP 100" 49" 51" 5490 lb.
8115 VS 21" x 60" GAP 120" 49" 51" 5886 lb.
8116 VS 21" x 80" GAP 140" 49" 51" 6283 lb.
8119 VS 21" x 120" GAP 180" 49" 51" 7960 lb.
 
Standard Equipment
  • Chuck Guard
  • Center Bush
  • Two Morse Taper Centers
  • Thread Indicator
  • Electrical Equipment to suit 208, 230 or 460 volt 3 Phase 60Hz Supply
  • End Guard Limit Switch
  • Set of wrenches and Keys
  • Instruction and Spare Parts Manual
  • Accuracy chart
  • Emergency Stop Button
  • Lockable Isolator Switch
  • One Shot Saddle and Cross Slide Lubrication
  • Rapid Power Traverse to Cross Slide and Carriage
  • Saddle Mounted controls - Power Meter, Speed controls, Forward I Reverse I Stop Switch
  • Adjustable Apron Knock-Off
  • Electric Coolant Pump, Tank and Fiftings
  • Splash Guard
  • Covered Leadscrew
  • Wheeled chip Bin
  • Transformer

 
 
Optional Equipment
  • Chip Guard
  • Interlocked chuck Guard
  • Quick-change Toolpost
  • Rotating Center No. 6MT
  • Drive Plates
  • Face Plates - 17" & 27"
  • Lo-Vo-Lite Unit
  • Halogen Lamp
  • Travelling Steadys Plain and Roller Fingers – 4 3/8" Capacity
  • Stationary Steadys Plain and Roller Fingers – 9 1/4" Capacity
  • Heavy Duty Stationary Steady Roller Finger - 15" capacity (21" Machines only)
  • Single or 5 Position Bedstops
  • Hydraulic Profiling Unit
  • Apron Dial (English or Metric)
  • Quick change Rear Toolpost
  • DRO unit All Bed Lengths, 2 & 3 Axis
  • CSS DRO Unit All Bed Lengths, 2 & 3 Axis

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Phone:  248-442-0440
Fax:      248-442-0807
e-mail:superior@sudetco.com
 

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