Technical Description
The Dörries VCE 1400 Vertical Machining Center is a high-performance CNC vertical turning machine designed for heavy-duty machining of large workpieces. It features a maximum main spindle turning diameter of 49.200" (1,250 mm) and a maximum turning length of 52.360" (1,330 mm), extendable to 64.170" (1,630 mm) for increased versatility. The main spindle chuck diameter is 31.400" (800 mm), with an optional 49.200" (1,250 mm) configuration, supporting a maximum swing of 55.120" (1,400 mm). The main spindle delivers up to 80 hp (60 kW) at 630 RPM, with an optional configuration providing 107 hp (80 kW) at 560 RPM, and dual spindles are available for enhanced productivity. The machine is equipped with two tool carriers, each supporting up to 200 tools, and rotary tools with up to 50 hp (37 kW) at 3,000 RPM for the primary and 40 hp (30 kW) at 4,000 RPM for the secondary. It allows for one or two simultaneous cutting tools, depending on configuration. The machine offers 3 or 4-axis control, with X and Y axis travel of 394" (10,000 mm) and rapid traverse/feed rates of 708 ipm (18 m/min), and Z axis travel of 43.300" (1,100 mm), extendable to 59.060" (1,500 mm), with a rapid traverse of 708 ipm. The Dörries VCE 1400 is engineered for precision, rigidity, and high material removal rates in demanding industrial applications.