2004 MILLTRONICS VM16 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2004 Milltronics VM16 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Milltronics' well-established VM series, providing a reliable mid-size machining platform for job shop and production environments. The machine features a 45 x 16 inch cast-iron work table with T-slot configuration and X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 30, 16, and 20 inches, offering capacity for a wide range of prismatic part applications. The BT-40 taper spindle operates at up to 8,000 RPM with a 24 HP drive motor, delivering strong cutting performance in steel, aluminum, cast iron, and similar materials. The Milltronics Centurion CNC provides conversational programming and full G-code capability with integrated canned cycles for drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping operations. The machine's cast-iron structure provides rigidity essential for maintaining tight tolerances across extended production runs. Standard equipment includes an automatic tool changer and flood coolant system. The 2004 vintage represents a mature production-run VM16 with proven Milltronics engineering, wide availability of replacement parts, and an active service community, making it a cost-effective choice for shops seeking dependable vertical machining capacity at a competitive price point. Machine weight is approximately 9,000 pounds.