1975 MOOG S24 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1975 Moog S24 is a 3-axis CNC vertical machining center manufactured under the Moog MHP brand, representing an early computer-numerically-controlled machining center from the pioneering era of CNC machine tool development. The Moog MHP Model S-24 is a standalone VMC — not a servo amplifier or axis drive component — featuring a 24-position automatic tool changer and Moog's proprietary Hydra-Path III CNC control system, one of the early dedicated CNC platforms developed specifically for machining center applications. The machine is built on a Bridgeport-style knee-mill architecture with a vertical spindle, adapting the traditional manual knee mill platform to full CNC control with automatic tool changing capability. The spindle speed range spans approximately 50 to 4,500 RPM, and the spindle uses a modified No. 30 taper proprietary to the MHP design rather than standard CAT or BT tooling systems, which should be considered when evaluating tooling availability. Table size is approximately 13.5 x 42 inches. As a 1975 vintage machine, the S24 is a historical artifact of early CNC manufacturing technology with very significant operating age; buyers seeking functional production capability should carefully evaluate control operability, spindle condition, and the availability of proprietary tooling before acquisition. This machine is best suited to collectors or museums of industrial history rather than active production use.