2006 FADAL VMC2216HT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2006 Fadal VMC2216HT is a 3-axis vertical machining center built on the VMC2216 platform with Fadal's High Torque (HT) spindle package for demanding cuts in hardened steels, stainless, and other difficult-to-machine materials. Manufactured at Fadal's Chatsworth, California facility, the VMC2216HT shares the same 22 by 16-inch work envelope and 20-inch Z-axis travel as the standard VMC2216, combined with an upgraded spindle motor delivering 22.5 HP peak and 15 HP continuous, and a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM. Axis travels are 22 inches in X, 16 inches in Y, and 20 inches in Z, with a work table measuring 39 by 16 inches. Rapid traverse rates are 900 IPM in X and Y and 710 IPM in Z, among the fastest in Fadal's standard VMC lineup. Box-way construction provides the rigidity required for high-torque cutting without deflection or chatter. Machine control is the Fadal CNC 88HS, supporting conversational and ISO G-code programming with the extensive Fadal support network available across North America. The 21-tool automatic tool changer enables unattended multi-operation production. Machine weight is approximately 8,300 lbs. The VMC2216HT is the preferred Fadal platform for shops that regularly machine tough materials requiring high spindle torque at elevated cutting speeds.