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The number one lathes for education, worldwide.

The Colchester Student 2500 / Harrison M300 are robust, versatile centre lathes, available as geared head or variable speed spindle drive, these truly are the ultimate training lathes and are the number one lathe for education worldwide. The Student / M300 lathe has features for easy control of its comprehensive capabilities. It has the power to deal with heavy metal removal, at the same time offering precision for fine tolerance turning.

The Student / M300 is a full-function machine capable of the entire range of turning operations, and through the available range of accessories its scope and versatility can be increased even further. Quality, reliability and longevity make it one of the most outstanding lathes of its kind and is ideally suited for industry, the toolroom, training and secondary and tertiary education applications.

Standard Features

• 3-Jaw PBI scroll chuck
• Dickson Quick Change Toolpost with tool holders
• Manual tailstock
• Machine work light
• Coolant pump system
• Full length foot brake
• Thread dial indicator
• Machine toolkit
• Swarf (chip) bin

Optional Features

• 3 jaw scroll chuck and 4-jaw independent chuck options
• Parat & Multifix toolpost options
• Traveling and stationary steady options
• Tooling packs
• Taper turning attachment
• Bed stops
• 2 and 3 axis Digital Read Out (DRO)
• Extended warranty contracts
• Service / maintenance contracts

Distance between Centres (mm) 635 / 1000
Swing Over Bed (mm) 330
Spindle Bore (mm) 40
Spindle Nose D1-4 Camlock
Spindle Speeds (rpm) 40-2500
Spindle Motor Power (kW) 2.2

The Student centre lathe specification is shown above, but for a more comprehensive list of features, please download the brochure or contact us on +44 (0) 01924 415 000.