1993 KIWA 510COLT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1993 Kiwa 510COLT is a 3-axis vertical machining center designed as a compact, rigid VMC platform for general precision machining in production environments. Built with a fixed-column, moving-table architecture, the 510COLT provides a practical combination of travel capacity and floor space efficiency well suited to small and medium job shops. The worktable measures 17.13 by 27.56 inches (435 x 700 mm), with axis travels of 20.08 inches in X, 16.14 inches in Y, and 18.11 inches in Z. The spindle reaches up to 10,000 RPM through a CAT-40 taper, powered by a drive system appropriate for ferrous and non-ferrous production work. The Fanuc 0M CNC control provides standard G-code programming, canned cycles, and rigid tapping capability, with a reliable operator interface well established in production shops of the era. Precision ball screws on all axes deliver accurate, repeatable positioning within the machine's travel envelope. An automatic tool changer supports multi-step programs without manual tool intervention. The machine weighs approximately 7,055 lbs with an overall footprint of approximately 86 by 118 by 95 inches high, keeping its installation requirements modest. The 510COLT is well suited for precision drilling, tapping, and milling of medium-sized steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous parts in job shop and production environments where reliability and ease of operation are key requirements.