Tornado SL30 2-axis turning center Colchester 

Constructed from high quality meehanite cast iron ensures rigidity and accuracy. Combined with precise linear guideway construction ensures outstanding machining efficiency and value throughout its lifetime. Through exceptional design, process control and build quality ensures that versatility and rigidity are integrated as standard, leading to superior component finish, performed smoothly and easily.

Fitted with the very latest in CNC control system with integrated conversational programming software, ensures ease of operation and allows the operator to quickly set and program each new component quickly and efficiently.

Backed by a team of factory trained service engineers throughout the UK ensures your machine can be fully maintained and supported for many years to come.

The combination of Colchester's unrivalled heritage and trusted after sales support makes the Tornado CNC turning centres the ideal machine tool for all engineering and manufacturing businesses.

Why TORNADO?

•    Constructed from high quality meehanite cast iron ensures rigidity and accuracy
•    Digital FEA (Finite Element Analysis) scientifically demonstrates rigid structure and improves dynamic accuracy
•    Fitted with 15” Fanuc Oi-TF Plus control ensures ease of operation and allows the operator to quickly set and program each new component quickly and efficiently
•    Backed by a team of factory trained service engineers throughout the UK ensures your machine can be fully maintained

Standard Features

•    VDi Turret
•    Fanuc 0i-TF Plus 15” screen with Manual Guide i
•    Swarf Conveyor
•    Parts Catcher (except SL40 range)
•    Renishaw Tool Setter
•    20 Bar Coolant
•    Status Light
•    Power Chuck

Optional Features 

• Parts conveyor
• Renishaw Component inspection probe
• Barfeeder
• Hydraulic steady rest
• Hydraulic Quick change collet chuck
• Robot interface
• Advanced training