Willis Machinery & Tools 5000VS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a precision work support table measuring 59 inches in length and 11.8 inches in width, capable of accommodating workpieces up to 1,650 pounds. The machine is equipped with a vertical spindle utilizing an ISO #40 taper, delivering 5 horsepower at a maximum rotational speed of 3,600 RPM, making it suitable for general-purpose milling operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The machine operates across five axes of motion, including a 15-inch Y-axis travel and a 5-inch Z-axis travel for vertical positioning, along with a full 360-degree rotational A-axis capability for multi-directional workpiece access. Manual tool changing accommodates a single tool at a time, requiring operator intervention between operations. The rigid casting construction and precision ground guideways ensure vibration-free cutting performance and consistent tolerance maintenance during stock removal operations. This configuration makes the machine ideal for prototype work, tool and die applications, and small-batch production requiring flexibility in workpiece positioning and accessibility for complex machining tasks.