2002 MONARCH VMC150B VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2002 Monarch VMC150B is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Monarch Machine Tool's large-format VMC series, built for heavy-duty production of large prismatic components in demanding industrial environments. The VMC150B features a 64 x 30 inch work table and provides X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 50, 30, and 44 inches, offering a large machining envelope for housings, dies, structural fixtures, and sizeable prismatic components. The CAT-50 taper spindle operates at speeds up to 6,000 RPM with a 27.5 HP motor, delivering strong torque for face milling, heavy roughing, and profiling in steel, cast iron, and aluminum. The machine is equipped with a Fanuc 15M or 16MB CNC control, providing comprehensive G-code programming, rigid tapping, macro programming, and advanced contouring capability. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 244 x 206 x 148 inches. At approximately 27,000 to 30,000 pounds, the VMC150B requires substantial floor space and load capacity. The 2002 vintage represents a late-production Monarch VMC150B with mature mechanical design; Fanuc control service and CAT-50 spindle rebuild support are available through specialized machine tool service providers.