2004 MILLTRONICS VM17 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2004 Milltronics VM17 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Milltronics' VM series, offering a mid-size machining envelope well-suited to job shop milling, drilling, and tapping operations. The VM17 features a 45 x 16 inch cast-iron table and provides X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 30, 17, and 19.5 inches, accommodating a wide range of medium-sized prismatic components. The BT-40 taper spindle operates at up to 8,000 RPM powered by a 15 HP motor, delivering reliable cutting performance in steel, aluminum, cast iron, and engineering plastics. The Milltronics Centurion CNC supports conversational and G-code programming with comprehensive canned cycles for drilling, tapping, boring, and milling, enabling efficient job setup at the machine. The rigid cast-iron column and base construction provides the structural integrity needed to maintain tight tolerances across varied cutting conditions and extended production runs. Standard equipment includes an automatic tool changer and flood coolant system. The 2004 vintage represents a well-established production-era VM17 with wide parts availability and an active service community, making it a dependable and cost-effective choice for shops seeking proven vertical machining capacity. Machine weight is approximately 8,000 pounds.