1987 ENSHU VMC330V VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1987 ENSHU VMC330V is a 3-axis vertical machining center representing ENSHU Limited's mid-1980s production machining platform for small-to-medium steel and cast-iron components. The VMC330V is built on a robust box-way construction typical of Japanese VMCs of this era, providing the rigidity needed for heavier cutting passes in ferrous materials. The machine features a No. 40 taper spindle (JIS equivalent to CAT40/BT40) with a standard speed range up to 6,000 RPM, with an optional 10,000 RPM high-speed spindle available. Axis travels are 22.0 inches in X, 13.0 inches in Y, and 19.1 inches in Z, with a work table measuring approximately 30.0 by 13.0 inches. Table load capacity is 661 lbs (300 kg), and three T-slots at 18 mm width and 125 mm pitch are provided for workholding. Machine control is via a Fanuc 6M CNC, the standard control platform for Japanese VMCs of the mid-to-late 1980s. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 130 by 80 by 106 inches, and machine weight is approximately 7,275 lbs (3,300 kg). The VMC330V is suitable for general-purpose milling, drilling, boring, and tapping of steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous components within its compact work envelope.