600 Centre Unveils New Colchester-Harrison Heavy Duty Lathes
The UK’s fastest growing machine tool distributor has extended its product portfolio with the launch of the new Typhoon range of heavy duty slant bed lathes and Mill/Turn CNC lathes from Colchester-Harrison.
600 Centre, which is based in Shepshed offers a comprehensive range of lathes, machining centres, grinders, wire and die sink EDM machines, has launched the new Typhoon to meet customer demand for a heavy duty milling and turning solution that offers quality, accuracy and speed – all for a competitive price.
The Typhoon range initially features two models; the 310M, which features turning and milling with C axis, and the 310MY, which also features an additional Y axis. Both machines’ specifications have been designed to rival that of leading competitors. They are equipped with a 12 station hydraulic turret and weigh 5,600 kg and 6,000 kg respectively.
The single piece Meehanite cast iron bed is heavily ribbed to offer maximum rigidity and the head stock features a unique advanced circular rib construction to ensure utmost rigidity and thermal stability. This superior robust design helps to ensure dynamic and thermal stability, thus leading to extremely high metal removal rates and excellent surface finish, as well as helping to increase tool life.
Both machines feature the latest state-of-the-art Fanuc Oi-TC controls together with a 10.4 ” colour screen and Manual Guide I conversational programming software. This powerful software means that they are quick and easy to programme for even the most complex of components - and as no ISO programming knowledge is required, they can be used with only the minimum of training.
In addition to standard specification, there are also a number of machine options, including a fully programmable tailstock, Renishaw motorised tool setting arm and Renishaw workpiece measuring probe.
The machines have been designed to complement the existing Colchester-Harrison range and deliver the company’s trademark levels of accuracy, quality, reliability and cost-efficient tooling capabilities. The entire range comes with a two year warranty as standard.
Speaking about the launch of the new Typhoon David Wilkinson, sales director at 600 Centre said:
“Over the past year, we have experienced a growing number of enquiries for a heavy duty slant bed lathe, so we are delighted to announce the launch of the new Typhoon range which will meet this growing demand.
“The Typhoon is aimed specifically at those needing higher metal removal rates with maximum rigidity, durability and reliability. This machine is easy to programme and set and is ideally suited to the sub-contract sectors demand for flexibility and a quick turnaround.
“We are set to take delivery of the first machines towards the end of October and are confident that their specification combined with their competitive price will make them one of our best selling products.”
600 Centre is part of the world-renowned 600 Group, the UK’s largest machine tool company and the only company in the industry that is quoted on the London stock market.
600 Centre represents some of the highest quality machine tool manufacturers in the world, including global market leaders, such as Toyoda-Mitsui Seiki, Fuji, Fanuc, Joemars, Okamoto and Perfect. It also distributes Colchester-Harrison products which are manufactured by sister company, 600 Lathes and have a reputation for quality, accuracy, efficiency and durability – all at a competitive price.
For further information about the new Typhoon range of heavy duty slant bed Lathes or to request a product catalogue, call 01509 600600.
For further information, contact:
David Wilkinson (Sales Director – 600 Centre)
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 600600
Helen Eyley (McConnells Public Relations)
Tel: +44 (0) 1332 222900 x 222
