1998 FEMTEC FV80 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1998 FEMTEC FV80 is a 3-axis large-format vertical machining center from FEMTEC, an Italian CNC machine tool manufacturer. The FV80 designation indicates an extended X-axis travel of approximately 80 inches, placing this machine in the large-format VMC category suited to substantial structural parts, large die sets, and long aerospace or industrial components. The CAT50 spindle provides the torque and rigidity required for large-diameter face milling, heavy boring, and deep pocket machining, supported by 30 tool positions in the automatic tool changer. The FANUC Series 18-M CNC, standard on Italian-market machines of this era, provides G-code, canned cycles, and macro programming capability compatible with standard shop programs. FEMTEC FV80 machines are sparsely documented in publicly available OEM literature given the limited production volumes and market reach of this manufacturer in the late 1990s. Buyers are strongly recommended to physically inspect the machine, verify the worktable dimensions and actual axis travels, confirm spindle taper type and tooling availability, and assess CNC functionality directly prior to acquisition. As a discontinued model from a limited-distribution Italian builder, spare parts sourcing should be evaluated before purchase.