Colchester Storm VH-1100
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Colchester Storm VH-1100 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
At the Colchester Storm VH-1100 the box-way Storm range changes character. Spindle power steps up to 15 kW (20.1 hp), Y travel jumps to 700 mm (27.6 in) and the table load reaches 1,300 kg (2,866 lb). X travel is 1,100 mm (43.3 in), Z travel 710 mm (28.0 in), and the table is 1,300 x 650 mm (51.2 x 25.6 in).
Everything below this model in the VH series, up to the Storm VH-1000, has 11 kW (14.8 hp) and no more than 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y. Here the casting is clearly a larger family, built for die and mould work, heavy fixtures and big castings. The extra power matters most with large face mills and big indexable drills, which a BT40 spindle can drive only if the motor behind it keeps up.
The opening under the spindle is tall, from 130 mm (5.1 in) to 840 mm (33.1 in). With 710 mm (28.0 in) of Z that allows a deep mould cavity to be reached with long tools, or a tall casting to be faced on top. The table has 5 T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in).
Top speed remains 10,000 rpm and the changer still holds 24 tools on twin arms. For mould finishing those two figures are adequate, not generous, so long finishing programs benefit from the optional tool setting probe to manage wear. Through spindle coolant, also optional, is close to essential for the deep drilling a machine like this attracts. A geared head can be specified in place of the standard spindle.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Guideway Construction | Boxways |
| Table Size | 1,300 x 650 mm (51.2 x 25.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 710 mm (28.0 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 130 - 840 mm (5.1 - 33.1 in) |
| T-Slots | 5 slots, 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20.1 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
- 15 kW (20.1 hp) spindle, the first step up in the VH series
- 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 710 mm (28.0 in) of Z travel
- 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) table load
- Up to 840 mm (33.1 in) from spindle nose to table
- Box ways with a geared head option
Limitations
- 24-tool magazine for a machine aimed at die and mould work
- Through spindle coolant and tool probing are options
- 10,000 rpm and BT40 limit high-speed finishing strategies
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Power, depth and load. It has a 15 kW (20.1 hp) spindle, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y travel, 710 mm (28.0 in) of Z travel and a table load of 1,300 kg (2,866 lb). The Storm VH-1000 below it has 11 kW (14.8 hp), 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y and 750 kg (1,653 lb).
02
1,300 x 650 mm (51.2 x 25.6 in), with 5 T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in). X-axis travel is 1,100 mm (43.3 in). The spindle nose to table distance is 130 - 840 mm (5.1 - 33.1 in).
03
BT40 taper, 10,000 rpm and 15 kW (20.1 hp). Colchester says the VH series is also available with a geared head spindle configuration for heavier cutting, without giving its figures on the page.
04
The Storm VH-1300 has the same Y and Z travels and the same 15 kW (20.1 hp) spindle with 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of X travel, a 1,500 x 650 mm (59.1 x 25.6 in) table and a 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) load rating.
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