1980 MORI SEIKI SV400 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1980 Mori Seiki SV400 is a 3-axis vertical machining center representing one of Mori Seiki's earliest production CNC VMCs, built during the formative years of the CNC machining center industry. As a very early production machine, the 1980 SV400 reflects the technology standards of its era: a relatively compact work envelope, moderate spindle speeds, and the early-generation Fanuc CNC controls that were just gaining industry adoption in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The machine features a CAT 40 spindle taper driven by a 15 HP motor to a maximum speed of 8,000 RPM, providing reliable cutting performance for aluminum, steel, and cast iron. The work envelope spans 15.7 inches in X, 14.2 inches in Y, and 15.7 inches in Z. At approximately 8,800 pounds, the SV400 is a compact yet heavy-duty machine for its size, reflecting the robust cast iron construction common to Japanese VMC designs of the period. Given the machine's vintage of over four decades, buyers should carefully assess the condition of the CNC control, servo amplifiers, and spindle drive components, as original parts from 1980-era Fanuc systems may be difficult to source. Control upgrades or retrofits are common on machines of this age. Note: Mori Seiki merged with DMG to form DMG Mori around 2013; machines labeled MORI SEIKI are pre-rebranding era. This machine is suitable for legacy production environments where it has been properly maintained and refurbished.