2021 MAKINO FNC106A30 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2021 Makino FNC106A30 is a 3-axis vertical machining center representing the LeBlond Makino FNC series — a class of heavy-duty, large-format VMCs engineered for high-torque mold and die machining with CAT-50 spindle tooling. The FNC106A30 provides 41.3-inch X-axis travel, 23.6-inch Y-axis travel, and 22.0-inch Z-axis travel, served by a 55.1- by 23.6-inch work table with a maximum table load of 3,300 lbs. The heavy-duty CAT-50 spindle operates at up to 4,000 RPM with 20 HP of continuous power, delivering substantial torque for heavy roughing passes in cast iron, hardened steel, and large workpiece materials. The 'A30' designation indicates a 30-tool automatic tool changer with twin-arm mechanism. The Fanuc CNC control provides standard G-code programming with rigid tapping and canned cycle support. The FNC106A30's robust cast iron structure, boxway construction, and large spindle taper reflect its design priority of heavy-duty rigidity over high-speed performance. The machine occupies a floor space of approximately 142 inches wide by 165 inches deep, standing approximately 119 inches tall, with a machine weight in the range of 18,000 to 19,400 lbs depending on configuration. While originally designed in the late 1980s, FNC106A30 machines continued to be sold and reconditioned into the 2020s, reflecting the platform's durability and continued utility for heavy-duty mold base and die machining applications.