Colchester Storm VH-1000
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Colchester Storm VH-1000 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Colchester Storm VH-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 Storm VH-1000 stretches the box-way Storm to 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel. Y is 510 mm (20.1 in), Z is 560 mm (22.0 in), and the table measures 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in). It is the last VH model with the 11 kW (14.8 hp) spindle; the next one up has more power and a much deeper table.
That position in the range says who it is for. A shop whose steel parts are long and slim, such as machine slides, gib strips, tool holders in rows, hydraulic manifolds or fixture rails, gets the rigidity of box ways along a metre of travel without buying the mass of a much deeper machine. The load rating is 750 kg (1,653 lb), which suits such parts.
Long tables on narrow bases raise a fair question about support at the ends of travel. Colchester's description of the series stresses extra-wide box ways, and the page shows 5 T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in) along the table. It does not publish straightness or accuracy figures, so a buyer with tight flatness requirements over the full stroke should ask for the inspection report.
The spindle nose travels from 130 mm (5.1 in) to 690 mm (27.2 in) above the table. A twin arm changer with 24 tools and a BT40 spindle at 10,000 rpm are standard, and a geared head is available in the series.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Guideway Construction | Boxways |
| Table Size | 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 130 - 690 mm (5.1 - 27.2 in) |
| T-Slots | 5 slots, 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (14.8 hp) |
| ATC Type | Twin Arm |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-MF Plus / Siemens 828D |
Specifications sourced from colchester.co.uk — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel on box ways
- 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) table
- BT40, 10,000 rpm spindle with a geared head alternative in the series
- 24-tool twin arm automatic tool changer
Limitations
- Y travel of 510 mm (20.1 in) restricts part width
- Table load is 750 kg (1,653 lb); the Storm VH-1100 takes 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
- Last VH size with 11 kW (14.8 hp); the Storm VH-1100 moves to 15 kW (20.1 hp)
- No accuracy or straightness data on the page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel 1,020 mm (40.2 in), Y travel 510 mm (20.1 in), Z travel 560 mm (22.0 in). The table is 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) with 5 T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in) and a 750 kg (1,653 lb) load limit.
02
The Storm VH-1100 is a much bigger machine in Y and Z, at 700 mm (27.6 in) and 710 mm (28.0 in), with a 1,300 x 650 mm (51.2 x 25.6 in) table, 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) of load and a 15 kW (20.1 hp) spindle. X travel on the Storm VH-1100, 1,100 mm (43.3 in), is only a little longer.
03
Yes, the Storm VL-1000, with the same travels and table size, a table load of 800 kg (1,764 lb) and a spindle nose to table distance of 150 - 710 mm (5.9 - 28.0 in).
04
The specification lists Fanuc 0i-MF Plus / Siemens 828D. Colchester's feature list refers to a choice of Siemens, FANUC or Heidenhain CNC control systems with integrated safety, with touch screen control and conversational programming.
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