1998 MIGHTY COMET VMC850P VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1998 MIGHTY COMET VMC850P is a 3-axis vertical machining center offering oil-cooled spindle construction for extended duty cycles and improved thermal stability during sustained production use. The VMC850P is a compact-to-mid-size machine built for general-purpose CNC milling, drilling, and boring of aluminum, steel, and cast materials. The 40 x 18 inch work table provides a practical machining surface within the 34 x 20 x 20 inch X/Y/Z envelope, suited to batch production of small-to-medium prismatic parts and mold components. The oil-cooled spindle system distinguishes the VMC850P from standard air-cooled variants, maintaining consistent spindle temperature during long-running programs and supporting the 8,000 RPM maximum speed without thermal growth affecting dimensional accuracy. The 10 HP continuous-duty spindle motor delivers reliable cutting power through the CAT-40 spindle taper across a broad range of materials and tool diameters. A 20-tool automatic tool changer enables complex multi-step operations without manual tool changes, reducing cycle interruptions in production environments. The Mitsubishi CNC control provides standard G-code compatibility and operator-friendly programming interfaces consistent with Mighty Comet's Taiwanese manufacturing platform. At approximately 10,000 lbs, the machine's cast iron construction provides adequate structural rigidity for stable machining results. The VMC850P is a reliable workhorse choice for job shops and production facilities requiring a durable, oil-cooled VMC in the 850 mm class.