2000 ATLAS 3VS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The Atlas 3VS is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Atlas machine tools, a manufacturer producing general-purpose CNC machining centers for the industrial market. The 3VS designation indicates a 3-axis vertical spindle configuration in a compact-to-mid-size work envelope suitable for job shop and light production applications. Atlas VMCs of this class typically feature box-way or linear guideway construction depending on the model variant, with a CAT-40 or BT-40 spindle taper and a standard automatic tool changer. A Fanuc or Mitsubishi CNC control and rigid tapping capability are standard features. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and full enclosure guarding. The 3VS was positioned in the machining center market as a cost-effective, versatile VMC suitable for machining a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces in a production or job shop setting. Detailed factory specifications for the Atlas 3VS including axis travel dimensions, table size, spindle power, and machine weight are not widely documented in publicly available English-language sources. Prospective buyers should confirm all specifications directly with the unit's original documentation or dealer records.