FIVES GIDDINGS & LEWIS VTC 6000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC vertical machining center features a main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 275.6 inches and a maximum turning length of 68.9 inches, accommodating large workpieces with a chuck diameter of 236.2 inches and a maximum swing of 185 inches. It operates at a spindle speed of up to 72 RPM, powered by a 190 HP motor, providing substantial torque for heavy-duty turning tasks. Tool handling is managed via a turret capable of holding up to 26 tools, with a single simultaneous cutting tool operation and an additional rotary tool offering 44.2 HP and 4,000 RPM for precision machining. The machine offers extensive travel ranges with 295.2 inches on the X axis and 98.4 inches on the Z axis, enabling versatile tool positioning and complex part geometries. Its maximum feed rate and rapid traverse both reach 591 inches per minute, ensuring efficient material removal and quick non-cutting movements. This vertical machining center integrates advanced CNC controls that provide excellent precision and repeatability, suited to machining large, complex components with tight tolerances. Such specifications position it well for industrial applications requiring machining of oversized workpieces, including heavy aerospace, automotive, and industrial parts manufacturing. The machine's combination of high horsepower, large capacity, and advanced tooling capabilities enable high productivity and versatility in demanding CNC turning operations.