CHEVALIER MACHINERY, INC. FVL-12 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC vertical machining center features a main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 13.750 inches and a maximum turning length of 21.650 inches, accommodating medium to large cylindrical workpieces. The spindle chuck diameter is 12.000 inches, providing robust workholding capacity. The machine’s maximum swing is 21.650 inches, ensuring clearance for oversized parts during rotation. The spindle delivers up to 3,000 RPM and 25.00 horsepower, supporting efficient material removal and high-speed turning operations. Designed with a single main spindle and the ability to utilize one cutting tool at a time, this vertical machining center is optimized for straightforward, high-precision turning tasks. The machine operates on two axes (X and Z), with X-axis travel of 7.480 inches and Z-axis travel of 21.650 inches, enabling precise radial and longitudinal tool positioning. Both X and Z axes offer a maximum feed rate and rapid traverse of 787 inches per minute, ensuring fast and accurate tool movement. The Y-axis rapid traverse is also 787 inches per minute, supporting quick tool repositioning. This configuration is ideal for producing symmetrical, cylindrical components with tight tolerances, suitable for applications in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing environments where reliability and repeatability are essential.