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This highly versatile machine offers the widest variety of control levels, from manual operation through to full ISO programming all on the one machine platform, tailored to optimise the skills of the machine operator.

The Harrison Alpha XS CNC / manual combination lathe range is designed for fast, high-quality repeatability, accuracy and surface finish to exacting toolroom accuracy standards (DIN 8605), which ultimately significantly reduces component production costs.

All Alpha XS lathes are fitted with the latest state-of-the-art customised Fanuc CNC control that gives you the option of 4 ways of working from manual operation, conversational operation, full automatic operation and offline CAD/CAM programming, making the Alpha X series the ultimate turning machine.

Standard Features

• FANUC 0i-TF Plus CNC control system with 10.4” colour touch screen
• Manual Guide i conversational programming system with enhanced Colchester customisation
• ALPHA manual / semi-automatic conversational programming system
• Alpha Link CAD/CAM offline programming software
• PBI Super Precision 3-Jaw scroll chuck
• Dickson quick change tool post and tool holders
• Automatic slideways and ballscrew lubrication system
• Manual tailstock
• Coolant pump system
• Machine work light
• Roll-out swarf bin
• Easy access to work zone
• Large machining envelope
• Automation ready
• Industry 4.0 ready
• Easy installation

Optional Features

• Auto indexing tool turret
• Tooling packs
• 3 jaw scroll chuck and 4-jaw independent chuck options
• Parat & Multifix toolpost options
• Swarf conveyor
• Travelling and stationary steady rests
• Hydraulic chucking / tailstock / steady rests
• Extended warranty contracts
• Service / maintenance contracts

Swing over Bed (mm) 350
Distance Between Centres (mm) 650
Spindle Bore (mm) 42
Spindle Nose D1-4 Camlock
Spindle Speeds (rpm) 1-3500
Spindle Motor Power (kW) 7.5

For a more comprehensive list of features, please click on the download or contact us on +44 (0) 01924 415000.