1989 MAKINO FNC60 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1989 Makino FNC60 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from the LeBlond Makino FNC series, designed as a compact, mid-range VMC for precision mold and die machining in a smaller work envelope. The FNC60 provides 23.6-inch X-axis travel, 15.7-inch Y-axis travel, and 15.7-inch Z-axis travel, served by a 31.5- by 17.7-inch work table with a maximum table load of 880 lbs. The CAT-40 spindle operates across three speed ranges up to 10,000 RPM with 10 HP of continuous power, enabling both low-speed high-torque roughing and moderate-speed finishing passes. A 20-station twin-arm automatic tool changer provides efficient tool cycling with broad tooling compatibility. Rapid traverse rates of 600 IPM in all axes minimize non-cutting time. The Fanuc 0M CNC delivers reliable G-code execution, rigid tapping, and standard canned cycle programming. The FNC60's compact cast iron construction and boxway design provide solid rigidity for its travel class, making it appropriate for toolroom use and small-batch production of mold inserts, electrodes, and precision components. The machine occupies a floor space of approximately 77 by 87 inches with an overall height of 97 inches, and weighs approximately 9,900 lbs. The FNC60 represents a capable entry-level Makino VMC from the late 1980s and early 1990s, combining the company's mechanical construction quality with Fanuc control reliability.