Willemin-Macodel W-518S VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a **15.75" x 15.75" table size** with a maximum workpiece capacity of **440 lbs**, designed for robust and precise machining operations. It is equipped with a **5-axis configuration** enabling complex multi-directional machining; the linear travels are 17.72" (X), 7.88" (Y), and 16.73" (Z), complemented by a rotational B-axis with 110° movement, providing versatile positioning. The spindle is a **vertical HSK-A63 taper type**, capable of reaching up to **20,000 RPM** with a **21.5 HP motor (30-minute rating)**, delivering high-speed and high-torque performance suitable for demanding milling tasks. Tool handling is efficient with a **24-tool magazine** standard, expandable up to 180 tools, facilitating extended unattended operations. The tool change mechanism is swift, achieving tool swaps in approximately 4 seconds with an 8-second chip-to-chip time, increasing productivity. A **standard pallet changer** enhances workpiece handling and reduces downtime. Rapid traverse rates and max feed rates are designed to optimize cycle times, though exact feed speeds are not specified. This machine is ideal for precision machining applications demanding high-speed spindles, multiple axes control, and moderate-to-large workpiece capacity, suitable for aerospace, automotive, mold making, and general manufacturing sectors seeking efficient and flexible CNC vertical machining solutions.