FIVES GIDDINGS & LEWIS VTC 1250 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC turning center features a robust dual main spindle system, each with a maximum turning diameter and swing of 66.9 inches and a turning length of up to 59.1 inches. The main spindle chucks measure 49.5 inches in diameter, supporting large workpieces. Both spindles operate at up to 500 RPM with 100 HP motors, providing significant power for heavy-duty machining. The machine supports up to 26 tools on the primary tool carrier and an extensive 100 tools on the secondary carrier, enabling complex multi-tool operations. A high-performance rotary tool is rated at 44.2 HP with speeds up to 4,000 RPM to facilitate milling, drilling, and other secondary processes. It is equipped with up to three axes (optionally), featuring 41.7 inches travel on the X axis and 49.2 to 68.9 inches travel on the Z-axis, supporting long and complex parts. The feed rates reach a maximum of 787 inches per minute for both feed and rapid traverse, ensuring efficient machining cycles. This configuration supports single or optional dual simultaneous cutting tools, optimizing throughput and versatility for complex component manufacturing. The machine’s design integrates powerful spindles and extensive tooling capacity, suitable for a wide range of turning, drilling, boring, and milling tasks on large workpieces requiring precision and heavy cutting.