1996 REVOLUTION MINUTEMAN II VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1996 REVOLUTION MINUTEMAN II is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Revolution Machine Technologies, a small US-based builder that produced compact VMCs in the mid-1990s. The Minuteman series was designed as an accessible, domestically built CNC machining center suited to job shops, educational facilities, and light production work. The machine features a Centroid control system providing conversational and G-code programming. The spindle operates through a 2-speed gearing arrangement reaching approximately 5,000 RPM with a motor output in the 7 to 8 HP range, suitable for aluminum, mild steel, and non-ferrous materials. Axis travels are typical of a compact-class VMC, with linear ways providing smooth, accurate positioning. The Minuteman II was positioned as a durable, low-maintenance platform for shops needing reliable 3-axis CNC capability without the cost of a larger-format machine. As a 1990s-era machine, it is best suited to light-duty production, prototyping, and training environments.