The new Colchester MultiTurn two-axis manual/CNC lathe is now available from Heckmondwike-based 600 UK Ltd (www.600uk
.com).

This simple flat-bed lathe incorporates a Siemens 828D control with ShopTurn as standard, although a Fanuc 0iTF with Manual Guide i can be fitted, if preferred.

Siemens’ 828D control with ShopTurn has a reputation for being user-friendly and intuitive, ensuring that operators can machine parts quickly and easily with very little training.

However, the ShopTurn system is also powerful enough for more-advanced CNC users to reach maximum productivity quickly, says the company.

600 UK offers six Colchester MultiTurn models, starting with the compact MultiTurn 1000 — with a 330mm swing over the bed and a 7.5kW motor offering spindle speeds up to 3,500rev/min — through to the heavyweight MultiTurn 6000, which has a 760mm swing over the bed and an 18.5kW motor giving spindle speeds of up to 1,400rev/min. Bed length options on the MultiTurn 6000 extend from 1.5 to 6m.