The latest 'special edition' Triumph VS2500 variable speed centre lathe is now available from Colchester Sales from just GBP 12,750 a massive price reduction of 40 per cent from the previous model. Based on a world-wide resurgence in the conventional manual machine market for Colchester Lathe and extensive value engineering, the new Triumph has a 7.5kW motor with triple range, variable speed drive giving 14 to 2,500 revs/min. It has a 400 mm swing over the 1250mm long hardened and ground bed and has been regarded internationally as the 'best-known' model of centre lathe.

The machine weighs in at a hefty 1,610kg in standard trim which demonstrates the inherent rigidity of the basic machine design and potential for high accuracy turning tasks.

The price reduction is a result of a swing to traditional centre lathe manufacturers such as Colchester Lathe due to problems of long-term reliability, poor spares and service support and disastrous residual values associated with low cost suppliers over the last five years or so.

This has enabled Colchester Lathe to respond to rising demand especially in workshop, education and training schools and instigate value engineering and competitive sourcing to maintain the level of quality associated with the brand name and make it more affordable.