Ares-Seiki R4530 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a **19.7" x 12.6" worktable** capable of supporting workpieces up to **440 lbs**, suitable for moderate-sized components requiring robust holding capacity. It operates with a **BT#30 vertical spindle taper**, driven by a **5 HP motor** rated for 30 minutes of continuous output, achieving spindle speeds up to **10,000 RPM**, with an optional top speed of **15,000 RPM**, providing flexibility for both roughing and finishing operations. The machine employs an **Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)** with a 12-tool carousel, enabling rapid tool changes in **1.6 seconds**, and a chip-to-chip time of **2.5 seconds**, enhancing productivity by minimizing downtime during machining. The system features a **3-axis configuration (X, Y, Z)** with travel capacities of **17.7" (X), 11.8" (Y), and 11.8" (Z)**. Each axis offers a **maximum feed rate of 496 inches per minute (ipm)** and a robust **rapid traverse speed of 1,417 ipm**, supporting quick positioning and efficient cycle times. The absence of a rotational or U-axis limits the system to standard 3-axis milling applications. The compact table dimensions combined with high feed rates and spindle speed options make this machine well suited for tooling, prototyping, and production runs within the capacity range specified. Its tooling and spindle specifications balance power and precision for a wide variety of materials and complexity levels typical in metalworking, plastics, and composite machining environments.