2004 MAZAK VTC41 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2004 MAZAK VTC41 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Mazak's early VTC traveling-column product line, representing the compact model within the series. The VTC-41 is designed for short-to-medium workpiece production in a comparatively small footprint, with a 22-inch X-axis travel, 16-inch Y-axis capacity, and 20-inch Z-axis stroke. The 15 HP spindle motor and 7,000 RPM maximum speed through the CAT-40 spindle taper support machining of aluminum, steel, and iron components in general job shop and toolroom environments. A 24-tool automatic tool changer provides complete tool management without manual intervention across multi-step machining programs. The 660-pound table load capacity is appropriate for small-to-medium workpieces common in mold and die, fixture, and short-run production applications. Rapid traverse rates of 787 IPM in X and Y and 590 IPM in Z reduce non-cutting time. The Mazatrol EIA CNC control provides G-code and conversational programming, consistent with Mazak's early controller platform from the late 1980s and early 1990s production period. The machine's rigid cast iron construction delivers thermal stability and vibration damping during sustained production runs. The VTC-41 is a practical entry point into the VTC series for shops requiring a reliable, compact traveling-column machining platform.