About Colchester Mascot Lathe Machine
Make - Colchester (England)
Model - Mascot 1600
Center Height - 215 mm
Max. Length of Job - 1100 mm
Max. Job Diameter over Bed - 430 mm
Max. Job Diameter over Cross-Slide - 260 mm
Chuck Diameter - 310 mm
Spindle Speeds - 20 rpm to 1600 rpm
Bed Width - 340 mm
Max. Swing Diameter in Gap - 700 mm
Spindle Bore - 75 mm
- Machine is in excellent working condition.
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Engineered for Precision and EnduranceConstructed with cast iron and furnished with precision-ground and polished bedways, the Colchester Mascot Lathe is built to exceed demands of accuracy and durability. Its robust construction allows continuous operation in challenging environments, providing a stable platform for all turning, facing, and threading jobs.
Versatile Performance Across Heavy-Duty TasksThis conventional lathe handles a wide range of workpieces with a maximum swing diameter up to 430 mm, cutting thickness up to 25 mm (tooling and material dependent), and variable speed control up to 2000 RPM. Its 4-way tool post and Norton quick-change gearbox offer quick setup for diverse machining operations.
FAQs of Colchester Mascot Lathe Machine:
Q: How does the Colchester Mascot Lathe facilitate both metric and imperial thread cutting?
A: The Mascot Lathe comes equipped with a Norton-type quick-change gearbox, allowing operators to effortlessly switch between metric and imperial thread standards. This enables cutting up to 60 different thread types, making it suitable for varied applications.
Q: What are the main benefits of using a Colchester Mascot Lathe for industrial applications?
A: Key benefits include high precision through hardened and ground bedways, a heavy-duty cast iron frame for increased stability, robust 7.5 HP motor for challenging tasks, and flexibility with variable speed control, enabling efficient handling of diverse and large workpieces.
Q: When should I use the coolant pump fitted to the machine?
A: The coolant pump should be activated during prolonged machining or operations involving high cutting speeds or heat generation. This maintains optimal cutting temperatures, increases tool lifespan, and enhances surface finish quality.
Q: Where is the Colchester Mascot Lathe most effectively utilized?
A: It excels in manufacturing environments such as machine shops, tool rooms, and heavy industry sectors requiring reliable, high-capacity turning, facing, and threading operations on medium to large workpieces.
Q: What is the process for changing spindle speeds on this lathe?
A: Spindle speeds are adjusted manually via control levers, offering a range from 30 to 2000 RPM. Operators can select the optimal speed based on material and operation type, ensuring precise cutting and finish quality.
Q: How does the 4-way tool post enhance machining versatility?
A: The 4-way tool post enables rapid tool changes and efficient setup for multiple machining operations such as turning, facing, threading, and grooving, thereby increasing productivity and reducing downtime.