Vertical Machining Centers

Linear-Way VMC Improves Machining Accuracy

The Milltronics VM3224 linear-way vertical machining center offers increased machining accuracy with 38-mm ballscrews stretched and anchored with triplex bearings.

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Dual-Pallet VMCs for High-Production Environments

The FD series of CNC vertical machining centers from Hyundai-WIA features an integrated dual-pallet configuration and is designed for high-production environments.

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Basics

When Reshoring Really Happens

Bob’s Design Engineering illustrates how a shop that used to be organized for short-run work transformed its process for ongoing production.

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High-Performance VMC for High-Volume and Mold/Die Applications

Tongtai’s TMV-1050Q-II, available from Absolute Machine Tools, is well-suited for both high-volume machining applications and mold/die work.

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Three-Axis VMC for Medium- to Large-Sized Parts

The Mikron HEM 800 three-axis VMC from GF AgieCharmilles is designed for high-precision production of medium- to large-sized parts for industries ranging from aerospace to electronics to die and mold.

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Five-Axis Machining Center for High-Precision Applications

Methods Machine Tools’ Matsuura LX-160 two-pallet, five-axis VMC features 19.7" × 9.8" × 11.8" (500.38- × 248.92- × 299.72-mm) travels and a 46,000-rpm FANUC control.

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Linear Way VMC Improves Cutting Performance

Milltronics’VM3224 linear way VMC features a 38" × 24" worktable and and 32" × 24" × 26" travels.

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VMC Designed for Aerospace and Power Generation Turbine Blades

The Vertex 500-5XB five-axis CNC VMC from Mitsui Seiki is designed for producing turbine blades from forgings, castings, barstock and solid billets of titanium and stainless steel.

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More Demanding Than Production

The challenges of prototyping have dramatically increased. This company reinvented itself to specialize in the tight-leadtime process development that prototyping now entails.

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High-Performance Machining Center for Graphite Components

Available from Absolute Machine Tools, the TMV-510G machining center is engineered for high speed, efficient production of precision graphite electrodes and similar items.

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