New 2025 13.75" x 50" Clausing/Colchester 8017VSJ – Variable Speed Lathe, 3 Gear Infinitely Variable Speed Manual Gap Bed Engine Lathe

Machine Style.................. Engine Lathe
Spindle Speed Control.......... Variable Speed
Spindle (Hp)................... 10
Swing Over Bed (inch).......... 13.75
Swing Over Cross slide (inch).. 7.75
Swing in Gap (inch)............ 21
Distance Between Centers (inch) 50
Bed Width (inch)............... 12.5
Spindle Bore (inch)............ 1.65
Spindle Nose (camlock)......... D1-4
Spindle Nose Taper............. 3 MT
Number of Spindle Speeds....... 3 infinitely variable
Spindle Speed RPM Range........ 15-3250
Cross Slide Travel (inch)...... 9.8
Width of Cross Slide (inch).... 7.09
Top Slide Travel (compound) (inch) 5.5
Tailstock Quill Diameter (inch) 2.48
Tailstock Quill Travel (inch).. 5.5
Tailstock Quill Taper.......... 4 MT
Longitudinal Feed Range (in/rev) 0.0014 – 0.048
Cross Feed Range (in/rev)...... 0.0007 – 0.024
Number of Inch Pitches......... 56
Range of Inch Pitches.......... 2 – 56
Number of Metric Pitches....... 20
Range of Metric Pitches........ 0.2 – 14
Number of Diametral Pitches.... 20
Range of Diametral Pitches..... 8 – 56
Number of Module Pitches....... 51
Range of Module Pitches........ 0.2 – 3.5
Coolant System................. Yes
Voltage Required............... 230/460
Phase.......................... 3
Machine Foot Print (LxWxH) (inch) 95 x 51 x 44
Machine Weight (lbs.).......... 3,300

Machine Features:
• 50” between center distance
• 13.75” 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)
• Headstock shafts are splined and turn on anti-friction bearings with headstock gears hardened and ground.
• Three headstock gear ranges for a wide spread of constant power – 33 to 1 – better than most CNC lathes
• Infinitely variable spindle speeds achieve the right spindle speed very quickly with a response like a CNC lathe, speed range 15 – 3250 RPM displayed on headstock
• Forced lubrication system for the spindle bearings, gears and shafts
• A broad range of feed and thread selections are available by using three selector levers and an 8 position rotary dial
• Wheeled Chip Bin has a large capacity for easy chip disposal
• All bedways are induction hardened and precision ground
• Precision tapered roller spindle bearings
• Cross slide runs along a dovetail guide
• Bed wipers and apron mounted one-shot lubrication pump
• Cast iron plinths with full length splash guard and traveling chip guard
• Electromagnetic spindle brake
• Equipped with chuck guard, full splash guard, and leadscrew cover
• Leadscrew reversing box for faster thread cutting – reversal of the leadscrew with the spindle running at low speed
• Extra wide heavy-duty cast iron bed with triangular webs for exceptional torsional stiffness and excellent chip clearance
• Anti-friction carriage ways with low-friction “Moglice” PTFE material fitted between the saddle and bed for minimal bedwear and increased machine life
• Cast iron base provides the maximum support for the bed combined with sloping top surfaces to prevent the accumulation of coolant
• Heavy duty tailstock for excellent rigidity – with extra heavy-duty quill
• A one year warranty backed by Clausing Service Center dedicated to support our customers with parts and service