FOREST VECO MILL 463 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC machining center features an extensive work envelope with an X-axis travel of 236 inches, Y-axis of 141 inches, and a Z-axis cross rail travel of 74.8 inches, accommodating very large parts. The ram stroke (W-axis) extends 39.4 inches, with a 122-inch distance between columns, allowing for wide and flexible machining setups. The vertical spindle clearance under the head is 98 inches, supporting tall workpieces. The ram cross section is a robust 18 by 18 inches, providing structural rigidity and stability. The spindle offers 4 speed ranges from 10 to 2000 RPM, driven by a powerful 84 HP motor, married to a #50 ANSI standard spindle taper, suited for heavy-duty cutting and a variety of tooling. Rapid traverse rates are high at 400 inches per minute, optimizing cycle times. The worktable supports an impressive load capacity of 50,000 pounds, enabling machining of large, heavy components. This machine is engineered for high throughput and demanding applications requiring a combination of large working capacities, strong spindle power, and substantial load capacity, ideal for industries such as aerospace, heavy equipment, and large mold manufacturing.