Machine of the Month
VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 500A 5X
MACHINE DESCRIPTION:
The simple but innovative VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL (VCU) 500A 5X vertical machining center with a 5-axis rotary/tilt table brings advanced technology and production value to high-precision small parts processing for a variety of industries.
MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Small footprint and easy installation
- Perfect for processing small, complex workpieces
- 5-axis rotary/tilt trunnion table with roller gear cam technology
- Rigid, powerful spindle comes in various maximum speed options
- MX Hybrid Roller Guide System offers rigidity, speed and accuracy
- 30 or 40-tool magazine with an automatic tool changer
- X-axis stroke of 19.88" makes it a type "A" machine
- Simple and efficient chip management helps reduce downtime
- Accommodates articulated robots to automate load/unload operations
- MAZATROL SmoothX CNC provides fast processing speeds
Machine Specifications
| Specification | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Maximum Workpiece Diameter | 19.680 in / 500 mm |
| Maximum Workpiece Height | 12.000 in / 305 mm | |
| Spindle | Spindle Taper | 40 |
| Maximum Speed | 10000 rpm | |
| Motor Output (30 minute rating) | 15.0 hp / 11 kw | |
| Magazine | Number of Tools | 20 |
| Rotary Axes | Table Indexing (C axis) | 360.0000 degrees |
| Feed Axes | Travel (X Axis) | 19.88 in / 505 mm |
| Travel (Y Axis) | 19.88 in / 505 mm | |
| Travel (Z Axis) | 20.07 in / 510 mm | |