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How-To Guides

Discover our How-To Guides, with useful information and videos on operating procedures and more for our machine tools. If you cannot find what you're looking for here, please contact us directly on (02) 9674 4738 to talk to one of our engineers.

Creating a workpiece graphic in Manual Guide i on Alpha lathes

Here is our how-to guide on creating a 3D graphic billet in Manual Guide i for simulation on the latest Fanuc control 0i-TF Plus. Included as standard with Colchester Alpha CNC/Manual Combination Lathes, these are the ultimate turning machines.

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Accessing Manual Guide i on Colchester Alpha lathes

Here is our how-to guide on accessing Manual Guide i on the latest Fanuc control 0i-TF Plus. Included as standard with Colchester Alpha CNC/Manual Combination Lathes, these are the ultimate turning machines.

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Setting the X-Axis on the Alpha CNC

A step-by-step guide on setting the X-Axis on the Alpha CNC Lathe

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Setting the datum using 1 tool - Alpha CNC

Setting the datum using 1 tool - Alpha CNC

A step-by-step guide on how to set the datum using 1 tool on the Alpha CNC Lathe.

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Setting a tool relative to a previously turned datum face

A step-by-step guide on setting a tool relative to a previously turned datum face.

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Harrison Alpha Operator Guides

Harrison Alpha Operator Guides

Feel free to download our Alpha lathe operator guides. If you require more information, please contact our team on (02) 9674 4738

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Colchester Tornado CNC Turning Centre Operator Guides

Colchester Tornado CNC Turning Centre Operator Guides

Feel free to download our Colchester Tornado CNC turning centre operator guides. If you require more information, please contact our team on (02) 9674 4738

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