2015 TRAK LPM VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2015 TRAK LPM is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Southwestern Industries, designed as a compact enclosed VMC for toolroom, prototype, and light production applications. The LPM provides 31 inches of X-axis travel, 18.5 inches of Y-axis travel, and 21 inches of Z-axis travel, with a table measuring 35 by 19 inches. The 10 HP spindle reaches 8,000 RPM, offering effective cutting performance across aluminum, steel, and engineering plastics in a machine sized for shops where floor space is limited. The ProtoTRAK PMX CNC control provides the machine's programming interface, combining the conversational ease associated with TRAK controls with the capability to run standard G-code programs, giving operators flexibility across different programming workflows. The LPM's fully enclosed construction with integral coolant system and chip management makes it suitable for sustained production use rather than purely manual toolroom operation. At approximately 7,650 pounds, the LPM is substantially heavier than the open DPM bed-mill variants, reflecting its enclosed casting and full VMC construction. Overall machine dimensions of approximately 167 by 88 by 108 inches allow installation in typical shop environments. The LPM is particularly valued by shops seeking an affordable enclosed VMC with the operational simplicity of TRAK's conversational control, making it accessible to machinists transitioning from manual machining to CNC production environments.