FADAL VMC-4525 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC machining center features an X-axis travel of 45 inches, Y-axis travel of 25 inches, and Z-axis travel of 24 inches, providing substantial working envelope for versatile milling operations. The spindle is powered by a robust 15 HP motor, delivering speeds up to 10,000 RPM for efficient material removal and fine surface finishes. It utilizes a CAT 40 spindle taper, standard in high-precision machining centers, ensuring secure tool holding and compatibility with a wide range of tooling options. The tool magazine boasts a high capacity of 240 automatic tool changes (ATC), enabling extended unattended operation and rapid tool swaps to optimize productivity. The worktable dimensions are 53.5 inches in width and 25 inches in length, accommodating large workpieces while maintaining stable support during machining. This combination of travel range, spindle power and speed, along with a large tool magazine and substantial table size, makes this machine suitable for complex, high-volume, and precision milling tasks across diverse manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and die/mold making. The CAT 40 taper, with its 8-degree taper angle and V-flange design, ensures reliable tool retention and improved load distribution, supporting high-speed and high-accuracy machining. Overall, this machine’s design emphasizes a balance of travel capacity, spindle performance, and tooling flexibility to meet demanding production requirements efficiently.