Colchester student 1800 Lathe

Distance between centers: 660 mm

Swing over bed: 300mm

Swing over cross-slide: 200mm

Spindle speeds: 22 to 1800 (16)

Spindle bore: 40mm

Full length screw cutting

Chuck mounting: D1 – 4

Tailstock taper: 3 morse

Execution: 6 mm

Tool post: quick change and 3 tool holders & keys

Good 3 jaw chuck

2 axis DRO

Interlocked Chuck guard

Coolant

Good condition the machine is currently being serviced.

Approx dimensions: 1400 x 1800 x 900mm

SKU: 6300 - 01 Categories: ,

Description

Colchester Student 1800 Lathe

The Colchester Student 1800 Lathe is a versatile and dependable centre lathe designed for a wide range of general engineering, maintenance and workshop applications. Manufactured by Colchester, one of the UK’s most recognised machine tool manufacturers, the Student 1800 provides the practical turning capability expected from a proven conventional engineering lathe.

The machine is well suited to workshops requiring a straightforward and reliable solution for turning, facing, boring, threading and other general machining operations. Its conventional design gives operators direct control over the machining process, making it suitable for producing individual components, carrying out repair work and handling smaller production requirements.

The Colchester Student range has long been associated with engineering workshops and training environments, making the Student 1800 a practical choice for businesses looking for established and easy-to-use conventional turning equipment.

Key Features

  • Manufacturer: Colchester
  • Model: Student 1800
  • Type: Centre Lathe
  • Application: General engineering and metal turning
  • Typical Operations: Turning, facing, boring and threading
  • Suitable for: General engineering, maintenance, repair and component manufacture
  • Configuration: Conventional centre lathe
  • Operation: Manual / conventional machining
  • Design: Robust industrial workshop construction

The Colchester Student 1800 Lathe for sale offers an economical opportunity for engineering businesses looking for reliable conventional turning capability. Its versatile design makes it suitable for a wide range of general workshop applications, from one-off component manufacture and repair work through to smaller production runs.

As a used Colchester Student 1800 lathe, this machine provides a cost-effective way to add proven Colchester machine tool capability to your workshop without the investment associated with purchasing new equipment.

For further information, machine specifications, availability or to arrange a viewing, please contact Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd.

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