CLAUSING-COLCHESTER 13” ALL-GEARED HEAD LATHES INTRODUCTION The Clausing-Colchester Machines are the result of almost half-a-century of concentration on the manufacture of lathes. The keynote of Clausing-Colchester machines is efficiency combined with simplicity. Our lathes are to be found working in all corners of the world and while essentially precision tools intended for the production of accurate work pieces; their simple design, robust construction and simplified controls make them very suitable for tooling for production work. All castings are naturally aged for at least six months to avoid any possible future distortion.
Jigs and special purpose machines ate used extensively in our manufacturing operations to ensure interchangeability of components, and care is taken in all processes in alt departments to ensured your satisfaction. This Manual supplies specific information relative to the Clausing-Colchester 13" Swing Lathes. A thorough understanding of the information contained in this handbook will aid in securing the most satisfactory operating results from your machine. At the time of issue, this handbook is completely up to date however improvements in design are continuously being made and it is possible that some information included in this book may vary from the machine delivered to you.
This indicates that the design changes have been so that the machine will better fulfill you needs, and we therefore reserve the right to alter the design or specification at any time without notice.