Full Specification VMC1000II, fixed configuration.
Travels
- X Axis: 39.3 in / 1000 mm
- Y Axis: 23.6 in / 600 mm
- Z Axis: 23.6 in / 600 mm
- Spindle Nose to Table (Max): 29.5 in / 750 mm
- Spindle Nose to Table (Min): 5.9 in / 150 mm
Spindle
- Max Speed: 12,000 rpm
- Drive: Inline Direct
- Taper: CAT 40
- Rating (Max / Cont): 20 / 14.75 hp — (15 / 11 kW)
- Max Torque: 70.4 ft-lbf @ 2k rpm — (95.5 Nm @ 2k rpm)
- Cont Torque: 38.7 ft-lbf @ 2k rpm — (52.5 Nm @ 2k rpm)
Table
- Length: 47.2 in / 1200 mm
- Width: 23.6 in / 600 mm
- T-slot Width: 0.71 in / 18 mm
- T-slot Center Distance: 3.94 in / 100 mm
- Number of T-slots: 5
Feedrates
- Max Cutting: 590 ipm / 15 m/min
- Rapids (X / Y / Z): 1,417 ipm / 36 m/min
Axis Motors
- Servo Motor Brand: FANUC
- Model (X / Y / Z): β12 / β12 / β22
- Power (X / Y / Z): 2.4 / 2.4 / 4 hp — (1.8 / 1.8 / 3 kW)
- Torque (X / Y / Z): 8.1 / 8.1 / 14.8 ft-lbf — (11 / 11 / 20 Nm)
Tool Changer
- Type: Side Mount Arm Type
- Number of Tools: 24+1
- Tool Dia. (All Slots): 3.1 in / 80 mm
- Tool Dia. (Adjacent Empty): 5.9 in / 150 mm
- Tool Length (From Gage): 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Tool Weight: 17 lb / 8 kg
- Tool-To-Tool Time: 2.5 sec
General
- CNC Controller: FANUC 0i-β5
- Total Weight: 14,330 lb / 6,500 kg
- Air Pressure: 0.5–0.7 MPa / 5–7 Bar
- Footprint (W × L × H): 9.2 × 11.7 × 8.7 ft — (280 × 355 × 270 cm)
Machine Standard Configuration
- Direct Drive 12,000 RPM Inline Spindle
- Side Mount Arm Type Tool Changer (24+1)
- Pneumatic System with air tank and air gun
- Centralized Oil Lubrication System
- External Spindle Cooling System
- Internal Auger Chip Conveyor / Internal Flush
- External Manual Bucket Chip Conveyor
- 3-color signal lamp, working light, windows on both sides
- Full enclosure with top cover, door interlock
- Transformer, standard attachments and documentation
Design & Structural Features
High-Rigidity Frame & A-Frame Column
The VMC1000II is engineered with a robust frame cast entirely from high-grade gray iron, providing industry-leading vibration damping and structural mass. The column utilizes a precision-mounted herringbone and cross-ribbed “A-shape” geometry, boosting torsional stiffness and minimizing spindle deflection. The centrally mounted spindle head travels on dual high-precision roller linear guides for smooth, accurate vertical movement.
High-Precision Linear Guideway System
Heavy-duty guideways on all three axes (X, Y, Z) ensure fluid positioning and high-speed rapids, maintaining tight tolerances over extended production cycles.
High-Performance 12,000 RPM Direct Drive Spindle
The inline direct drive design eliminates vibration and power loss associated with belt-driven spindles. An integrated oil cooling system maintains thermal stability and positional accuracy throughout long production runs. Peak torque of 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lbf) supports both heavy-duty roughing and high-speed finishing.
Side-Mount Swing-Arm Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
The cam-driven 24+1 station ATC delivers fast, reliable tool changes with the magazine positioned outside the machining zone for a clean cutting environment. A twin-bearing arm and integrated sensors ensure stable, consistent operation.
Precision-Ground Work Table
The 1,200 × 600 mm table supports large or multiple part setups. Five T-slots are sized and spaced for compatibility with standard North American fixturing systems.
Chip Management & Automation
An internal flush system combined with dual auger chip conveyors handles high-volume chip removal efficiently. The machine includes interfaces for 4th-axis rotary tables, automated tool management systems, and an auto-door, making it automation-ready from the factory floor.
Included Options
- OILCHILL: Oil chiller
- OCCL: Outside Belt Type Chip Conveyor (Left execution)
- WGUN: Water gun
- ACCAB: AC for electric cabinet
- TSC3MPA: 3 MPa Through Spindle Coolant
- RWPK: Renishaw Wireless Probing Kit (OMP60 + TS27R)
- 4THAX: 4th axis interface
