1995 MONARCH VM175B VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1995 Monarch VM175B is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Monarch Machine Tool's large-format VMC product line, designed for the production of large prismatic components in heavy industrial and aerospace applications. Produced during the final era of the original Monarch Machine Tool Company, the VM175B features a large work table of approximately 84.5 x 30 inches and delivers X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of approximately 76, 30, and 44 inches, providing substantial capacity for large housings, fixtures, mold bases, and structural components. The CAT-50 taper spindle operates at speeds up to 6,000 RPM with a 25 HP motor, delivering robust torque for face milling, profiling, and heavy roughing operations in steel, cast iron, and aluminum. The machine is equipped with the Fanuc 15M CNC control, a well-proven high-performance control platform with comprehensive G-code programming, macro capability, rigid tapping, and advanced contouring. At approximately 35,000 pounds, the VM175B is a heavy-duty production asset requiring adequate floor load capacity. As a 1995 vintage machine, buyers should evaluate spindle bearing condition, control health, and axis drive performance. Fanuc 15M service support remains available through specialized providers.