Engine Lathe for Vocational and Apprentice Training

The 8044VSJ Clausing/Colchester Variable Speed Lathe offers 15–2500 RPM across 3 infinitely variable speed ranges via an AC inverter drive. The broader Clausing C-Series spans 7–2500 RPM depending on the model, accommodating a wide variety of turning exercises from slow facing to high-speed finish cuts.

Yes. Clausing engine lathes include a universal gearbox providing comprehensive threading coverage: inch pitches (2–84), metric pitches (0.2–14), diametral pitches (8–72), and module pitches (0.2–3.5). This full range ensures students can practice all standard threading types required in modern machining apprenticeship programs.

Clausing lathes come backed by the Clausing Service Center, which holds over 80,000 parts with 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours. The 8044VSJ includes a 4-year parts and labor warranty on the AC inverter drive. The C-Series includes a one-year warranty, with phone and on-site technical support plus installation and user training available.

Yes. The removable gap plate on Clausing lathes allows large face plates to be mounted onto the spindle nose, expanding turning capacity significantly. The 8044VSJ offers a 23-inch swing in gap, while the C-Series models reach up to 70-inch swing over bed — ideal for demonstrating large-diameter turning in advanced curriculum modules.

Yes. All Clausing engine lathes featured here carry CE electrics compliance, ensuring they meet recognized electrical safety requirements. This is particularly important for institutional settings such as vocational schools and apprenticeship centers where equipment must meet safety regulations for student operation environments.

Both the 8044VSJ and the Clausing C-Series require 3-phase, 230/460-volt power. The 8044VSJ runs on a 10 HP spindle motor, while the C-Series ranges from 3 HP to 50 HP depending on the model selected. Training facilities should verify their electrical infrastructure before installation; T.R. Wigglesworth's team can assist with pre-installation guidance.