1996 EXCEL 510 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1996 EXCEL 510 is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Kiwa Machinery of Japan and marketed in North America under the Excel brand (also known as the Kiwa 510 or Excel Colt 510). The machine is built on a rigid BT40/CAT40 taper spindle platform with 7.5 HP of continuous power and a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM, making it appropriate for production work in aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and light steels. Axis travels are 20.1 inches in X, 16.1 inches in Y, and 18.1 inches in Z, with a work table measuring 27.6 by 16.9 inches and a table load capacity of 660 lbs (300 kg). The machine is equipped with a 16 to 18-tool side-mount automatic tool changer for multi-operation cycle capability. Rapid traverse is approximately 710 IPM on X and Y axes. Machine control is via a Fanuc O-M CNC (with later units equipped with Fanuc 21-M), providing standard G-code and canned-cycle compatibility. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 86 by 102 by 93 inches, and machine weight is approximately 7,400 lbs. The EXCEL 510 is a compact, well-built production VMC designed for shops requiring a small-footprint machining center with reliable Japanese engineering and straightforward Fanuc control.