Colchester Tornado CNC Lathes 3 axis
Slant bed CNC production lathes with integrated rotating driven tools and C-axis spindle control. Perfect for machining applications requiring turning, milling, drilling, boring and tapping process capability.
Constructed from high quality Meehanite cast iron ensures rigidity and accuracy. Combined with precise linear guideway construction ensures outstanding machining efficiency and value throughout its lifetime. Through exceptional design, process control and build quality ensures that versatility and rigidity are integrated as standard, leading to superior component finish, performed smoothly and easily.
For 3-axis turning applications, the Tornado MillTurn CNC turning centres are the perfect machine, with full c-axis spindle control, spindle disc brake and driven tooling making radial and axial milling, drilling, boring and tapping machining processes easier than ever.
Fitted with the very latest in CNC control system with integrated conversational programming software, ensures ease of operation and allows the operator to quickly set and program each new component quickly and efficiently.
Backed by a team of factory trained service engineers throughout the UK ensures your machine can be fully maintained and supported for many years to come.
The combination of Colchester’s unrivalled heritage and trusted after sales support makes the Tornado CNC turning centres the ideal machine tool for all engineering and manufacturing businesses.
Why Tornado CNC Turning Centres?
• Shorter cycle times due to higher acceleration rates and higher axes traverse rates
• Designed and constructed for advanced thermal stability for more accurate machining, better surface finish and less susceptible to thermal drift
• Ergonomic design
• Conversational programming (no requirements for complex iso programming)
• Longevity of machine with total customer support
• Rapid support
• Service and parts, parts stocked on-site for quick delivery
• Customisation available
• Turnkey solutions