SCHIESS VMG 1 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC vertical machining center features a robust main spindle capable of turning diameters up to **62.990 inches** and lengths up to **62.990 inches**, with a maximum spindle swing equal to the turning diameter, providing ample capacity for large workpieces. The main spindle supports a **49.210-inch standard chuck diameter**, with an optional upgrade to **55.120 inches**, facilitating secure holding of sizable parts. It operates at a maximum spindle speed of **320 RPM**, powered by a **147 HP** motor, delivering substantial torque for heavy-duty turning. A separate rotary tool spindle with **70 HP** and up to **3,150 RPM** enables milling or drilling operations on the part without reclamping. Equipped with **4 axes**—X, Y, Z, and C—the machine offers comprehensive multi-axis motion: **X-axis travel of 98.430 inches**, **Y-axis travel of 314.960 inches**, and **Z-axis travel of 55.120 inches**, supporting complex, off-center machining and extended longitudinal cuts. The tool turret holds up to **30 tools** with a maximum of **1 simultaneous cutting tool**, ensuring flexibility for various cutting operations. Feed capabilities include a high **maximum feed rate and rapid traverse speed of 630 inches per minute (ipm)**, optimizing both rough and finish machining cycles. The index increment is set to zero, suggesting continuous rotational positioning capability for the C-axis. This machine is designed for versatility in large-part turning, combining high power, extensive axis travel, and live tooling, suitable for demanding aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial applications requiring precision machining of large components.