Manford SP500VS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a **52" x 11" manual table** capable of supporting workpieces up to **300 lbs**, providing a stable work surface for medium-duty machining tasks. The machine employs a **single vertical spindle** with an **R8 taper** (optionally #30 taper) designed for precision tool holding with a **top spindle speed of 4,500 RPM**. The spindle motor is rated at **3 HP (30-minute duty cycle)**, balancing power and thermal management for intermittent heavy cuts. The tooling setup supports a **single manually operated tool holder**, enabling straightforward tool changes without automatic tool change delay. The machine operates on **3 axes (X, Y, Z)** with travels of **16" on Y-axis** and **17" on Z-axis**, while X travel is unspecified, offering moderate work envelope suitable for diverse milling operations. The control is manual, with no U axis, which suits applications requiring basic positional control and manual feed. Rapid traverse rates and maximum feed rates are configured for efficient movement along the axes, optimizing machining time. The machine’s robust construction and moderate spindle power make it suitable for milling, drilling, and tooling in small to medium workpieces, especially in metalworking environments requiring versatility without CNC complexity. The R8 spindle taper, with an angular taper approximately 16.26°, is a common standard ensuring compatibility with a wide range of tooling, particularly suitable for Bridgeport-style applications. Overall, this machine is engineered for practical manual milling operations with moderate size and weight handling capacity, focusing on rigidity and precision within a compact footprint.