VM-500 Vertical Machining Center
High-rigidity 3-axis VMC for precision mold and die work. 12,000 RPM spindle, 24-tool ATC, Fanuc 0i-MF controller.
Overview
Precision Built for Mold & Die
The VM-500 is engineered for shops that need sub-micron repeatability on hard metals. The Meehanite cast iron frame is FEA-optimized and aged for thermal stability, giving you a cutting platform that holds 0.005 mm true position over an 8-hour shift.
Key Capabilities
- Rapid traverse: 36 m/min on X/Y, 24 m/min on Z
- Positioning accuracy: ±0.005 mm (VDI/DGQ 3441)
- Repeatability: ±0.003 mm
- Spindle: 12,000 RPM, 18.5 kW, BT-40, oil-air lubrication
- ATC: 24 tools, 1.2 sec chip-to-chip
Standard Accessories
- Through-spindle coolant (70 bar)
- Rigid tapping
- Renishaw OMP60 probe interface
- Chip auger + flush system
- LED interior lighting
- Heat exchanger for electrical cabinet
Controller
Fanuc 0i-MF Plus with AICC II — smooth 5-axis look-ahead, 1 GB program storage, Ethernet, USB 2.0, and 15-inch color LCD.
Key Features
±0.003 mm Repeatability
VDI/DGQ 3441 calibrated at shipment. Laser interferometer reports included.
Thermal-Stable Cast Frame
Meehanite iron, aged 6 months, FEA-optimized ribbing. Drift < 2 μm over 8h.
1.2 sec Chip-to-Chip ATC
Servo-driven 24-tool arm-type changer with dual-grip engagement.
Fanuc AICC II
200-block look-ahead for smooth high-speed contouring on hard dies.