Clausing Colchester 15"/23" x 50" CC Removable Gap Lathe

The Clausing Colchester Gap Lathe is a precision machining tool used for turning, facing, drilling, and threading metal components. Its gap bed design allows for machining larger diameter workpieces, making it versatile for various industrial and educational applications. This lathe provides high accuracy and durability, making it ideal for training students in metalworking and manufacturing processes. With proper operation and maintenance, the Clausing Colchester Gap Lathe ensures efficiency and precision in machining tasks. SUN Area Technical Insitute purchased the item in early 2000’s (2002-2003?). Removed from Precison Metalworking program in March 2025 in used  condition.

SPECIFICATIONS (specs may vary slightly) :

Model # 15 in Colchester

Year of Manufacture 2002

Swing over bed 15-1/4 in

Swing in gap  23 in

Swing over cross slide  9-1/2 in

Distance between centers  50 in

Hole through spindle  2-3/16 in

Bar capacity  2-1/8 in

Spindle nose, Camlock, size  D1-6

(16) Spindle speeds  25 to 2,000 R.P.M.

Headstock and tailstock spindle center tapers   #4 Morse

Tailstock spindle travel  6-1/8"

Tailstock spindle diameter  2-5/16 in

Width of bed  11"

Longitudinal feed  .0015 - .040 I.P.M.

Cross feed  .00075 to .020 I.P.R.

Threads inch (45)  2 to 56 T.P.I.

Threads metric (39)  .2 to 14mm

CHARACTERISTICS

Equipped With:

Induction hardened bed ways

Inch/Metric threading capability

2 Axis Digital Read Out Wizard 550

3 jaw chuck

Tailstock

Threading dial

Removable chip pan

Internal coolant pump with tank and full length rear splash guard

7-1/2 H.P. 3/60/208-230-460 volt spindle drive motor and electrical controls

Machine is wired for 230 volt operation.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:

104 in L x 53 in W x 66 in HIncluded Tool Types:Punch

Terms of Sale:

All items are sold as-is, with no guarantees. The buyer accepts full responsibility for inspecting the condition of the item(s) prior to purchase. All sales are final.

Accepted Payment Methods:
Payment must be made in cash, certified bank check, or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. Full payment is required at the time of sale.