2006 BARON VM18 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Baron Max VM18 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Baron Max (Koan Cho Machinery Co., Ltd.), a Taiwanese manufacturer of CNC machining centers distributed in North American and global markets. The VM18 designation indicates a vertical machining center with an 18-inch class work envelope in Y or a similar dimensional reference. Baron Max VM-series machines are built with linear guideway construction for high rapid traverse rates and positioning accuracy, with a BT-40 or CAT-40 spindle taper and a 15 HP or higher motor delivering speeds of 8,000 to 10,000 RPM. A 20-tool arm-type ATC and Fanuc or Mitsubishi CNC control are standard features. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and full enclosure guarding. The VM18 is suited for job shop and production machining of medium-sized ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces requiring consistent accuracy and reliable ATC performance. Detailed factory specification data including exact axis travel dimensions, table size, spindle power, and machine weight for the VM18 are not widely documented in publicly available English-language sources. Buyers are advised to confirm all specifications directly with the unit.