Machining Center Takes on Long, Heavy Parts

Jan. 10, 2017
VTC-805E Vertical Traveling Column Machining Center brings high versatility and productivity to those shops that need to tackle long and/or heavy parts.

VTC-805E Vertical Traveling Column Machining Center brings high versatility and productivity to those shops that need to tackle long and/or heavy parts. The machine combines an increased Y-axis stroke, long bed/table size, high spindle speed and torque and Mazak’s new SmoothG CNC control for efficient, powerful machining.

 

With an optional center partition, it is possible to transform the VTC-805E’s table into mtwo separate work areas to process parts on one side, while operators load/unload parts on the other for an overall reduction in cycle times. A special turret-style magazine accommodates 40 tools for longer periods of uninterrupted production as well as for more part-processing versatility.

Specifications:

  • 32-in. extended Y-axis travel
  • fixed table measures 82.7 x 32.3 in.
  • moving column provides 69.3 in. X axis & 28.3 in. Z axis
  • 30-hp, CAT 50-taper, 6,000-rpm spindle