2013 HARDINGE VMC800 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2013 Hardinge VMC800 is a 3-axis vertical machining center offering an expanded work envelope relative to the compact VMC600 series, targeting mid-range production and precision job-shop applications. The machine provides a 31.5-inch X-axis, 20.1-inch Y-axis, and 20.1-inch Z-axis work envelope, served by a 36-inch by 20-inch T-slotted worktable with a maximum workpiece load capacity of 1,540 pounds. The 17.3 HP spindle motor drives the CAT-40 taper spindle to a maximum of 8,000 RPM, providing effective cutting performance across steel, aluminum, and a wide range of engineering materials. A 20-position swing-arm automatic tool changer enables complex multi-tool programs to run without manual intervention, and rapid traverse rates of 1,181 IPM on all axes minimize non-productive cycle time. The CNC control system supports full G-code programming, rigid tapping, canned cycles, and fourth-axis wiring provisions for rotary table integration, making the machine adaptable to indexed and complex workpiece geometries. Precision linear guideways on all three axes deliver consistent positioning accuracy and smooth motion with long-term repeatability. Hardinge's cast-iron structure provides the rigidity and thermal stability needed for tight-tolerance production work, while the integrated coolant delivery system and chip management provisions support sustained throughput. Measuring approximately 117 inches long by 86 inches wide by 108 inches tall and weighing approximately 11,000 pounds, the VMC800 balances a substantial work envelope with an organized, maintainable design well-suited to aerospace, medical, and precision manufacturing sectors.