Colchester Multiturn 1000

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Specs verified 2026-10-04 · colchester.co.uk Updated 2026-10-04

Colchester Multiturn 1000 (Multiturn series)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

7 kW (9.4 hp)

swing over bed

350 mm (13.8 in)

distance between centres

650 mm (25.6 in)

spindle bore

42 mm (1.7 in)

chuck size

8 in (203 mm)

control

Siemens 828D

How much does the Colchester Multiturn 1000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Colchester Multiturn 1000 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Colchester Multiturn 1000 is the smallest of Colchester's flat-bed CNC centre lathes, built round a Siemens 828D control with ShopTurn conversational programming. It swings 350 mm (13.8 in) over the bed, measures 650 mm (25.6 in) between centres and carries an 8 in (203 mm) chuck. The 7 kW (9.4 hp) spindle runs from 1 - 3,500 rpm.

A flat-bed CNC lathe sits between a manual centre lathe and a slant-bed turning centre. The work is loaded and seen the way a turner expects, the bed takes steadies and a tailstock in the usual way, and the control does the profiling, threading and repeat cuts. Colchester aims the range at one-off, small and medium batch machining, and ShopTurn is the reason: the operator describes the part in steps on the 10.4 in colour screen and needs no G-code.

In size and geometry this model mirrors the Harrison Alpha 1350XS, which has the same swing, centre distance and 42 mm (1.7 in) bore. The differences are the control family and a little power, since the Harrison Alpha 1350XS is rated 7.5 kW (10.1 hp). A shop already running Siemens controls on its mills will find the Multiturn the easier fit.

The spindle nose is a D1-4 camlock. Standard equipment includes automatic slideway and ballscrew lubrication, a coolant pump, a roll-out swarf bin and a manual tailstock, with a Dickson quick change tool post on UK-specification machines. An auto indexing tool turret is optional. Swing over the cross slide is 196 mm (7.7 in), and 535 mm (21.1 in) in the gap.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Swing Over Bed	350 mm (13.8 in)
Distance Between Centres	650 mm (25.6 in)
Spindle Bore	42 mm (1.7 in)
Chuck Size	8 in (203 mm)
CNC Control	Siemens 828D
C Axis Driven Tools	No
Spindle Nose	D1-4 (Camlock)
Spindle Speed Range	1 - 3,500 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	7 kW (9.4 hp)
Swing in Gap	535 mm (21.1 in)
Swing Over Cross Slide	196 mm (7.7 in)

Specifications sourced from colchester.co.uk — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Siemens 828D control with ShopTurn conversational programming and a 10.4 in colour screen
Speed range of 1 - 3,500 rpm, the highest in the Multiturn range
Gap bed with 535 mm (21.1 in) of swing
Colchester states the range is built to DIN 8605 toolroom accuracy standards
Automatic slideway and ballscrew lubrication is standard

Limitations

Only 650 mm (25.6 in) between centres
42 mm (1.7 in) spindle bore
7 kW (9.4 hp) is the lowest spindle power among the models with this geometry
Tool turret is an option; the standard carrier is a quick change tool post

Best For

Short turned parts in one-offs and small batches Shops standardised on Siemens controls and ShopTurn Small-diameter work at up to 3,500 rpm Toolroom parts up to 196 mm (7.7 in) over the cross slide

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What control does the Multiturn 1000 use?

A Siemens 828D CNC with a 10.4 in colour screen and the ShopTurn conversational programming system, both listed as standard. Colchester says all Multiturn lathes are fitted with a Siemens CNC with integrated ShopTurn, which it considers ideal for one-off and small and medium size batch machining.

02 What are its capacities?

Swing over the bed 350 mm (13.8 in), swing in the gap 535 mm (21.1 in), swing over the cross slide 196 mm (7.7 in) and 650 mm (25.6 in) between centres. The spindle bore is 42 mm (1.7 in) with a D1-4 camlock nose and an 8 in (203 mm) chuck.

03 How does the Multiturn 1000 differ from the Multiturn 2000?

The Multiturn 2000 is the next size, with a 400 mm (15.7 in) swing, a 55 mm (2.2 in) bore, a 10 in (254 mm) chuck and 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in) between centres. The Multiturn 2000 speed range is lower, at 1 - 2,700 rpm. Spindle power is 7 kW (9.4 hp) on both.

04 Is a turret included?

No. An auto indexing tool turret is on the optional features list. UK-specification machines are supplied with a Dickson quick change tool post and tool holders, and Parat and Multifix tool posts are further options. The table answers No for C-axis and driven tools.