Colchester Storm VH-610
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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-610 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Colchester Storm VH-610 pairs an 800 kg (1,764 lb) table rating with a 610 mm (24.0 in) X stroke, which is a heavy load for a machine of its size. It is a box-way vertical machining centre with 460 mm (18.1 in) of Y travel, 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z travel and an 800 x 450 mm (31.5 x 17.7 in) table.
Put it next to its linear-guideway counterpart and the purpose is plain. The Storm VL-610 has the same travels and the same table dimensions, and its table is rated for 400 kg (882 lb). Doubling the load on an identical table tells you the saddle and base are a different, heavier design. Die blocks, steel fixtures with hydraulic clamping and small castings on tombstone-style plates all become possible.
The spindle figures do not change with the ways: BT40, 10,000 rpm, 11 kW (14.8 hp). If the work really is heavy cutting, ask about the geared head configuration Colchester offers on the VH series, because the standard spindle is shared with the lighter machines. Clearance under the spindle nose runs from 130 mm (5.1 in) to 640 mm (25.2 in).
Three T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in) run the length of the table. The changer is a twin arm unit for 24 tools. Standard features listed by Colchester include touch screen control, a coolant wash down and LED status lights in the guards; a swarf conveyor, which steel roughing will need, is on the options list.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Guideway Construction | Boxways |
| Table Size | 800 x 450 mm (31.5 x 17.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 130 - 640 mm (5.1 - 25.2 in) |
| T-Slots | 3 slots, 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 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
- 800 kg (1,764 lb) table load, double that of the Storm VL-610
- Box ways for steady heavy cuts
- 800 x 450 mm (31.5 x 17.7 in) table over a 610 mm (24.0 in) stroke
- Geared head spindle configuration available for the series
Limitations
- Standard spindle is 11 kW (14.8 hp), the same as on the linear-guideway models
- Swarf conveyor is optional
- Only 3 T-slots on the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
800 kg (1,764 lb). The table measures 800 x 450 mm (31.5 x 17.7 in) and has 3 T-slots of 18 mm (0.7 in). The linear-guideway Storm VL-610 has the same table size with a 400 kg (882 lb) rating.
02
X-axis travel is 610 mm (24.0 in), Y-axis travel 460 mm (18.1 in) and Z-axis travel 510 mm (20.1 in). The distance between spindle nose and table surface is 130 - 640 mm (5.1 - 25.2 in).
03
Not as standard. The table gives 11 kW (14.8 hp), 10,000 rpm and a BT40 taper. In the VH series the 15 kW (20.1 hp) rating starts with the Storm VH-1100. A geared head configuration is offered for heavier cutting.
04
The Storm VH-850, with 850 mm (33.5 in) of X, 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y and 560 mm (22.0 in) of Z on a 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 x 19.7 in) table. The Storm VH-850 table rating, 750 kg (1,653 lb), is slightly lower than this model's.
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