New 2025 18" x 40" Clausing/Colchester 8053VSJ – Variable Speed Manual Gap Bed Engine Lathe "In Stock Now"

Machine Style.......... Engine Lathe
Spindle Speed Control.......... Variable Speed
Spindle (Hp).......... 15
Swing Over Bed (inch).......... 18
Swing Over Cross slide (inch).......... 10.62
Swing in Gap (inch).......... 28.74
Distance Between Centers (inch).......... 40
Bed Width (inch).......... 15.75
Spindle Bore (inch).......... 3
Spindle Nose (camlock).......... D1-8
Spindle Nose Taper.......... 5 MT
Number of Spindle Speeds.......... 3 infinitely variable
Spindle Speed RPM Range.......... 20-2000
Cross Slide Travel (inch).......... 11.81
Width of Cross Slide (inch).......... 8
Top Slide Travel (compound) (inch).......... 7.5
Tailstock Quill Diameter (inch).......... 3.74
Tailstock Quill Travel (inch).......... 5.7
Tailstock Quill Taper.......... 6 MT
Longitudinal Feed Range (in/rev).......... 0.0016 – 0.11
Cross Feed Range (in/rev).......... 0.0008 – 0.055
Number of Inch Pitches.......... 73
Range of Inch Pitches.......... 2 – 84
Number of Metric Pitches.......... 51
Range of Metric Pitches.......... 0.2 – 14
Number of Diametral Pitches.......... 27
Range of Diametral Pitches.......... 8 – 72
Number of Module Pitches.......... 27
Range of Module Pitches.......... 0.2 – 3.5
Coolant System.......... Yes
Voltage Required.......... 230/460
Phase.......... 3
Machine Foot Print (LxWxH) (inch).......... 101 x 51 x 51
Machine Weight (lbs.).......... 5,365

Machine Features:
• 40” between center distance
• 18” Swing over bed
• AC inverter variable speed spindle drive featuring surface mount technology for compact size and high reliability, 4 years parts and labor warranty (drive only)
• 3 Speed Infinitely Variable Speed headstock with speeds ranging from 20 to 2000 RPM with LCD display on the headstock
• Dynamic spindle brake via the inverter
• All headstock gears are hardened and ground
• Headstock shafts are splined and turn on anti-friction bearings
• Spindle bearings, gears, and shafts are lubricated by a forced lubrication system
• Interlocking chuck guard
• A broad range of feed and thread selections are available by using three selector levers and an 8 position rotary dial
• 2 Axis power rapid traverse available from one lever mounted on the saddle
• Cross slide runs along a dovetail guide
• Precision tapered roller spindle bearings
• Bed wipers and apron mounted one-shot lubrication pump
• Cast Iron Plinths with full length splash guard and traveling chip guard
• Equipped with chuck guard, full splash guard, and leadscrew cover
• Able to reverse leadscrew while chuck is turning for faster thread cutting
• Extra wide heavy duty cast iron bed with triangular webs for torsional stiffness and excellent chip clearance
• Carriage ways coated with “Moglice” PTFE for minimal bed wear and longer machine life
• A one year warranty backed by Clausing Service Center dedicated to support our customers with parts and service