1999 HITACHI SEIKI VM40 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1999 Hitachi Seiki VM40 is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Hitachi Seiki Co., Ltd. of Japan, representing a compact and productive platform in Hitachi Seiki's VM-series line. The machine offers an X-axis travel of 22 inches, a Y-axis travel of 16 inches, and a Z-axis travel of 16 inches, served by a 29.9-inch by 16.1-inch T-slotted worktable suited to small-to-medium precision workpieces. The 7.5 HP spindle motor drives a standard taper spindle to a maximum of 6,000 RPM, providing reliable material removal across steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous engineering materials. The Fanuc CNC control system provides G-code programming, canned drilling, boring, and tapping cycles, and the positioning accuracy characteristic of Hitachi Seiki's manufacturing standards. The machine's rigid cast-iron column and base structure provides the vibration damping and thermal mass needed for consistent tight-tolerance output, and the automatic tool changer supports multi-operation programs in a single setup. Precision ballscrew drives on all three axes deliver repeatable positioning performance across the machine's service life. Hitachi Seiki's VM-series machines were recognized in the North American and Japanese markets for their compact footprint, reliable construction, and consistent performance across general precision machining applications. Weighing approximately 7,700 pounds, the VM40 reflects Hitachi Seiki's focus on delivering production-capable precision in a compact format well-suited to job shops and small production cells.