1999 MORI SEIKI CV500A VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1999 Mori Seiki CV500A is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Mori Seiki's CV series, providing a compact and capable production platform for small-to-medium precision components. The CV500A features a 29.5 x 21.7 inch work surface and delivers X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 20.1, 20.1, and 20.1 inches, providing a cubic machining envelope well-suited to housings, brackets, fixtures, and complex prismatic components within this size class. The BT-40 taper spindle operates at speeds up to 8,000 RPM with a 15 HP motor, delivering reliable cutting performance in steel, aluminum, and cast iron. The machine is equipped with the Mori Seiki MSC-803 CNC control, Mori's proprietary control platform providing G-code programming, canned cycles, and rigid tapping capability. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 140 x 80 x 108 inches and machine weight is approximately 10,000 pounds. Mori Seiki's construction heritage, featuring precision-ground guideways and robust cast-iron structure, contributes to the CV500A's accuracy and long service life. As a 1999 vintage machine, buyers should evaluate spindle bearing condition and control functionality prior to purchase.