Clausing FV1-CNC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a compact table size of 12" (L) x 42" (W) supporting a maximum workpiece weight of up to 700 lbs. It employs a vertical spindle with a BT30 taper, delivering a top speed of 4,000 RPM powered by a 3.0 HP motor rated for 30-minute duty cycles. The machine operates with a manual single-tool carrier, featuring instant tool change time (0 seconds) since it holds only one tool. The machine supports three linear axes of motion (X, Y, Z) with maximum travels of 24", 14", and 5" respectively. All axes achieve rapid traverse rates of 200 inches per minute and a maximum feed rate of 196 inches per minute, ensuring efficient positioning. The spindle orientation and motor power enable moderate-speed machining suitable for a variety of milling, drilling, and finishing operations on medium-sized workpieces. Its relatively small Z-axis travel of 5" is optimized for shallow depth cuts or face milling. The manual tool setup and limited tooling capacity position this machine for simpler or prototype machining tasks rather than high-mix, automated production. This design balances precision and rigidity with moderate spindle power and travel ranges, suitable for workshops requiring vertical milling with stable, manual tool handling for workpieces up to 700 lbs on a mid-sized table footprint.