Ajax Student Training Lathes.

Student Training Lathes – Practical, Safe, and Built to Last
Our quality-built student training lathes are designed for ease of use, quick setup, and everyday practicality—making them the ideal starter lathe for any training centre, workshop, or garage.
Now featuring variable speed control, these machines offer smooth, precise operation with modern safety features and a proven, robust design.
Standard Features Include:
- 2-Axis Digital Readout (DRO)
- 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks
- Fixed and travelling steadies
- Integrated coolant system
- Pull-out swarf tray and storage drawers for tools and manuals
- Full guarding for operator safety
With a wide range of feeds and speeds, as well as a comprehensive screw-cutting capability, these machines are ready to handle any training or light-duty turning task.
We’ve successfully installed hundreds of units in colleges, training centres, and workshops across the UK and beyond.
Machines are in stock and ready for delivery, with optional extended warranties and ongoing support available to keep your machines running smoothly.
📞 Contact us today to discuss your requirements—we’re here to help.
Ajax has been working with colleges and schools all over the world for many years and our new training lathe is the ideal package. CE & CA Marked.
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Specifications.
Main features include.
- Induction hardened and ground one piece beds.
- Inverter driven spindle for ease of speed change.
- 4 way toolpost.
- 3 and 4 jaw chucks.
- Face plate.
- 2 Axis DRO.
- Fixed and travelling steadies.
- Easily selected spindle range.
- Headstock gears are case hardened and ground splined shafts which turn on anti-friction bearings.
- The universal gearbox is totally enclosed and provides a range of metric or imperial threads.
- Saddle gearbox enables selection of feed to x and y axis, or to screw cutting and is available in left or right hand form.
- CE marked.
Options.
- Quick-change tool post with 4 holders.
- Revolving centres.
- 240V 1ph or 415V 3ph.
Student Training Lathes Quality.
So you can have peace of mind all our machines are 100% inspected and checked for quality and accuracy.
Delivery, Installation & Training – We’ve Got You Covered
Our trusted delivery partners can transport and offload your machine using a variety of methods tailored to your site—whether that’s with a Versa-Lift or machine skates for precise positioning.
Once the machine is in place, our fully trained engineers will:
- Level and commission the machine
- Ensure everything is running correctly and safely
- Provide comprehensive training on operation and basic maintenance
From delivery to production, we support you every step of the way.
📞 Get in touch to arrange delivery and installation.