COLCHESTER MASCOT 2000 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The Colchester Mascot VS 2000 is a heavy-duty manual centre lathe engineered for precision and durability in demanding machining environments. Featuring an 18-inch (460 mm) swing over the bed and a 48-inch (1,220 mm) distance between centres, it provides ample capacity for large workpieces. The lathe is equipped with a 3-inch (76 mm) spindle bore and a No. 5 MT spindle nose, supporting a wide range of tooling and workholding options. Powered by a robust 15 horsepower (11 kW) motor, the Mascot VS 2000 delivers consistent performance across a variable speed range of 20 to 2,000 RPM, enabling efficient cutting across diverse materials and applications. The swing over the cross slide is 11 inches (280 mm), allowing for versatile turning operations. The machine’s bed is induction hardened and ground for exceptional accuracy and long-term wear resistance, while the fully universal gearbox supports both metric and imperial threading standards. The lathe measures approximately 60 inches (1,524 mm) in width and 108 inches (2,743 mm) in length, with a substantial weight of 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg), ensuring stability during heavy cutting. Additional features include a precision Gamet spindle taper, instant conversions for radius/diameter and inch/metric, intuitive multi-language controls, and a unique Position-TRAC™ system for re-establishing workpiece zero after power loss. The Colchester Mascot VS 2000 is built to exceed industry standards, offering high accuracy, repeatability, and reliability for professional machining tasks.