The much improved new Alpha XS and XM ranges from Harrison offer a choice of six advanced technology lathes to suit all types of high-precision turning applications. In addition the all new, versatile Alpha 1550 XM has the capability for milling as well as turning. This innovative new machine introduces an important extra dimension, especially for customers who have previously invested in separate lathes and milling machines.

All six new Alpha X Series lathes are perfectly suited to producing detailed and intricate one-offs to the highest standard of finish and accuracy. With their advanced Harrison/Fanuc control and bespoke software systems, they are ideal for turning small-to-medium sized batches with fast, high quality repeatability, excellent accuracy and surface finish and, most importantly of all, lower component production costs.

Alpha quality, plus a wide range of training opportunities, has made Alpha lathes the favorite choice for colleges and training centers around the world. Ideal training features include compatibility with industry standard ISO programs and Harrison 's AlphaLink software which enables multi-desk 'live' turning demonstrations to be given on the machines.

No other lathes on the market today, including full CNC machines can compete with Harrison 's Alpha X Series for speed of production when it comes to 'one-offs' and small-batch turned parts.

Alpha X - The Ultimate Turning Machine

• New high performance lathes with 85 improvements

• Greater cutting performance

• Higher spindle speeds with wider ranges

• Faster rapid traverse rates

• Greater spindle torque at low speeds

• Latest Fanuc Beta i Series spindle and axis motors

• Uprated GAMET high-precision bearings

• Independent, sliding operator's console with handy storage tray

• Extra Alpha System features

• Latest Fanuc Manual Guide i

• Fast, easy set up - quickest of any lathe on the market

• New style fully enclosed guarding for maximum safety

• Automatic slideway and ballscrew lubrication system

• Optional milling function with FULL C axis

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‘Made In Quality’ - A Century of Excellence

Strength, reliability, versatility, ease of operation and accuracy have always been by words for Harrison lathes. This pedigree comes from Harrison 's continuous commitment to develop and enhance its world famous lathes. Today, advanced new technologies are integrated into Harrison machines for market leading performance combined with the same build quality and durability. It adds up to a formula for lathe construction, which is second to none.

Machine bed

Harrison 's cutting-edge lathe design and construction quality begins with the machine bed. Alpha beds use high performance cast iron, with a unique ' Warren ' type construction for maximum strength and optimum swarf clearance.

In addition, all Alpha lathe beds are mounted on cast-iron plinths to neutralize stress in the machine bed and slideways are hardened and specially ground to ensure high-precision, parallel operation of the lathe at all times.

Operators Console

The newly designed operator’s console is located, for optimum operator convenience and efficiency, directly in line-of-sight with the cutting tool. The hand wheels are installed at the ideal ergonomic height for ease of use and have the Alpha’s popular “one-click-one-micron” rotational feel sensitivity.

The complete operator's control panel moves on its own independent carriage which allows it to be moved quickly and effortlessly aside during loading and setting up.

Drive Train

Into the design and development of all Alpha lathes goes the technical expertise of specialists from Harrison 's partner companies, Gamet Bearings and Pratt Burnerd chucking systems.

Their combined research programs ensure that new Alpha X lathes feature the most advanced developments in spindle bearing technology and chuck design. This provides the highest possible spindle speeds and optimum chuck performance for high accuracy turning with maximum load carrying capacity.

Headstock

Crucial to turning precision and quality is the design and capability of the headstock. These lathes have uprated Fanuc spindle motors for extra power and more torque in all speed ranges. This means that 'bottom end' torque has been increased by up to 76% giving excellent, highly accurate metal-cutting performance at lower speeds. 

All Alpha X lathes are equipped with all electric, three speed gearboxes enabling the correct gear to be automatically selected by the lathe’s control system.

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