2018 OKK VB53 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2018 OKK VB53 is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by OKK (Osaka Kiko Co., Ltd. / Nidec OKK), a Japanese precision machine tool builder. The VB53 is a high-speed die and mold machining center engineered for precision cavity work, electrode milling, and fine surface finishing requiring simultaneous high spindle speed and structural rigidity. The machine table measures approximately 49.6 by 23.6 inches with axis travels of 41.3 inches in X, 20.8 inches in Y, and 20.1 inches in Z, providing a well-proportioned work envelope for medium-size mold inserts, die blocks, and precision components. A 20,000 RPM spindle through No. 40 Big Plus dual-contact tooling is rated at 15 HP continuous and 20 HP at 20-minute duty, enabling the combination of speed, power, and surface finish quality demanded by precision die and mold work. Rapid traverse rates of 787 IPM across all axes minimize non-cutting time. A 30-station automatic tool changer, expandable to 36 tools, supports complex die and mold programs. The Fanuc 31i-B CNC control with Hyper HQ Mode B, linear scale feedback, and 1 GB data server provides the surface smoothing, high-speed look-ahead, and data throughput needed for fine-detail five-axis-ready contouring. With a machine weight of approximately 16,094 pounds, the VB53 delivers OKK's premium die and mold machining capability in a compact, production-ready package.