MAXMILL VMC-1470 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The MAXMILL VMC-1470 is a precision vertical machining center engineered for high-performance production environments. This machine features a rigid box-way construction on all three axes with a trapezoid column structure, delivering exceptional stability and minimal deformation during cutting operations. The VMC-1470 offers substantial work envelope dimensions with X, Y, and Z axis travels of 55 inches, 27.5 inches, and 23.5 inches respectively, accommodating large workpieces for diverse manufacturing applications. The working table measures 61 inches in length by 25.5 inches in width, supporting a maximum load of 2,645 pounds, making it suitable for heavy-duty machining tasks including milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations. The machine is equipped with a BT-40 spindle taper (with BT-50 optional configuration) and utilizes belt drive transmission with oil cooling for extended tool life and consistent performance. Rapid traverse rates reach 508 inches per minute across all axes, while the cutting feed rate reaches 250 inches per minute. The integrated 24-tool automatic tool changer features arm-type magazine capability with average tool-to-tool change times of approximately 2.7 seconds, enhancing productivity and minimizing non-cutting time. The machine is controlled by a user-friendly FANUC Oi-MD high-performance CNC controller, enabling precise positioning accuracy to ±0.0003 inches and repeatability of ±0.00039 inches. Positioning accuracy of ±0.0003 inches ensures consistent part quality across production runs, making the VMC-1470 ideal for automotive, aerospace, die and mold making applications.