Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 167,711 pages of information and 247,105 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 147,919 pages of information and 233,587 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Colchester-Harrison

From Graces Guide

A range of lathes produced by the 600 Group

1992 Formation of 600 Lathes, a result of the amalgamation of The Colchester Lathe Co and T. S. Harrison and Sons. This consolidation aimed to streamline operations and promote the renowned machine tool brands of Colchester and Harrison under a unified banner.

1999 "The Colchester Lathe Co and T. S. Harrison and Sons are 600 Lathes Companies and are leaders in the global market. A continuous new product development programme and world class manufacture maintain that lead."[1]

Introduced the Alpha Series CNC Combination; 23 options allow the lathes to suit all types of high-precision turning application.[2]. Incorporate Gamet Bearings, Pratt Burnerd chucking systems and Fanuc controls

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Sources of Information

  1. Halifax Evening Courier 04 November 1999
  2. [1] Alpha series brochure