Technical Description
This vertical machining center features a robust CAT50 spindle taper designed for high rigidity and stability in heavy-duty machining applications. The spindle orientation is vertical, with a 24-tool automatic tool changer, enabling efficient tool management and quick changeovers. It operates along three axes (X, Y, Z) with travel distances of 40.2" in X, unrestricted in Y, and 20.9" in Z, all capable of a maximum feed rate and rapid traverse of 1,181 inches per minute, ensuring fast and precise machining cycles. The CAT50 taper conforms to ASME B5.50 standards with an 8° 17'50'' cone angle, providing excellent taper contact and centering for tools, supporting spindle speeds up to 25,000 RPM for demanding workloads. This taper is suitable for a broad range of operations, from fine detailed cuts to heavy material removal, benefiting from its hardened tool holders with high tensile core strength. The high feed rates and tool capacity, combined with the heavy-duty spindle taper, make this machine ideal for machining large, rigid workpieces with high precision and productivity in industries such as aerospace, automotive, mold manufacturing, and general heavy machinery. The vertical configuration and tooling capacity optimize both vertical milling, drilling, and tapping operations with reliable repeatability and accuracy. The machine’s travel range and rapid movement provide efficient coverage of large work areas, suitable for complex part geometries. Overall, this setup balances rigidity, speed, and tooling flexibility to support a wide variety of CNC machining tasks requiring robust spindle engagement and optimized axis movement.
