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The Ultimate Turning Machines
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High Precision Turning Applications
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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 |
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New high performance lathes with 85
improvements
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Greater cutting performance
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Higher spindle speeds with wider ranges
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Faster rapid traverse rates
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Greater spindle torque at low speeds
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Latest Fanuc Beta i Series spindle and axis
motors
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Uprated GAMET high-precision bearings
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Independent, sliding operator's console with
handy storage tray
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Extra Alpha System features
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Latest Fanuc Manual Guide i
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Fast, easy set up - quickest of any lathe on
the market
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New style fully enclosed guarding for maximum
safety
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Automatic slideway and ballscrew lubrication
system
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Optional milling function with FULL C axis
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Market
Leading Performance |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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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