1998 TREE VMC1060 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1998 Tree VMC1060 is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Tree Machine Tool Company, one of the flagship models in Tree's VMC line designed for medium-to-large production and job shop applications. The machine provides 40 inches of X-axis travel, 24 inches of Y-axis travel, and 25 inches of Z-axis travel, with a table measuring 50 by 23 inches. The 15 HP continuous spindle reaches 8,000 RPM and accommodates CAT 40 tooling, enabling a broad range of milling, drilling, boring, and rigid tapping operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. A 24-position automatic tool changer supports complex multi-operation programs without manual intervention. The Tree PC2100 CNC control, also branded as the Vickers P2100, was the standard control fitted to Tree VMCs of this era and provided capable G-code programming in a format familiar to production machinists. At approximately 16,535 pounds and with overall dimensions of 106 by 84 by 124 inches, the VMC1060 is a substantial machine reflecting its heavy cast iron construction and production-grade rigidity. Tree Machine Tool was a well-regarded American manufacturer; while no longer in active production, these machines remain in service supported by control retrofits and a robust aftermarket parts supply. The 1998 VMC1060 represents the mature production stage of this model, with refinements accumulated across the line's production history.