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VMC1580 Vertical Machine Center
VMC1580 vertical machining center adopts vertical frame layout, the column is fixed on the bed, spindle box moves up and down along the column (Z axis), the saddle moves longitudinally along the bed (Y axis), the table moves crossly along the saddle (X ax
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Machine Specifications
Equipments
Optionals
Main feature
1.1 General layout of machine
VMC1580 vertical machining center adopts vertical frame layout, the column is fixed on the bed, spindle box moves up and down along the column (Z axis), the saddle moves longitudinally along the bed (Y axis), the table moves crossly along the saddle (X axis).
The large parts all adopt high strength cast iron material, including bed, table, saddle, column, spindle box etc.. They are optimized by 3D computer software, reasonable arrangement of stiffened plates and complete heat treatment process to eliminate residual stress, ensuring the machine with sufficient strength, rigidity and high stability.
1.2 CNC controller system
Equipped with Siemens 828D controller system and drive, it has complete functions and easy operation; the stable and durable CNC system platform provides great flexibility for the layout of machine tool components by virtue of distributed operating components, drive components and I/O components; the number of NC axes can be Increase to 93, standard network port, USB socket, with DNC online processing function.
Siemens 828D system provides a variety of performance specifications, which can perfectly match the machine tools and processing tasks of various processes or industries.
1.3 Drive system
X axis adopts 55model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, which has small friction and wear, high positioning accuracy and sensitivity, small vibration on high speed, long service life, interchangeability, as well as excellent servo drive performance, improving machine accuracy and stability.
Z axis guideway adopts rectangular guideway and quenched, and uses advanced paste plastic technology, which greatly improves the machining accuracy and working efficiency of the machine.
X, Y, Z axis servo motors connect with Taiwan famous brand high precision ball screws directly by elastic coupling, realizing gap-free drive, flexible feed, accurate positioning and high transmission accuracy.
Z axis servo motor is with self braking function, in the case of power failure, it can brake automatically and hold the motor shaft tightly, offering safety protection.
1.4 Spindle
Spindle adopts Taiwan famous brand spindle unit with high precision and rigidity, P4 grade NSK bearing is used for spindle specially. The spindle is assembled under constant temperature and then pass through dynamic balance calibration and running test, improving the whole spindle’s service life and reliability.
The spindle can realize infinite speed variation in its speed range, and it’s controlled by motor built-in encoder and can realize spindle orientation and rigid tapping function.
1.5 Tool magazine
Taiwan 24pcs arm type tool magazine is installed on the side of column, when tool changing, the magazine will be pushed by roller cam mechanism. when the magazine arrives at the tool changing position, the manipulator tool changer (ATC) completes the tool return and grasp, ATC is a gear hobbing cam mechanism, which can run at high speed and noiseless after preloading, making the tool change process fast and accurate.
1.6 Cooling system
Large flow cooling pump and large volume water tank are equipped to ensure
circulation cooling, power of cooling pump:840W,66.7L/min large flow cooling pump supplies the cooling fully. Spindle end is equipped with cooling nozzle, it can be either water cooling or air cooling, and can be switched at will. Air gun is equipped for cleaning the machine.
1.7 Pneumatic system
Pneumatic triplex can filter the impurity and moisture in the air source and prevent the damage and corrosion of machine parts caused by impure gas. Electromagnetic valve is controller by PLC program which can make sure the actions can be finished quickly and correctly, such as spindle unclamping the tool, spindle blowing, spindle air cooling etc.
1.8 Machine guard
The machine guards conform to safety standard, not only prevents coolant splash, but also ensures safe operation, and the appearance is beautiful. Every guide way is equipped with protection cover which can prevent chips, coolant from damaging guide ways and ball screws.
1.9 Lubrication system
The guide rail and ball screw sub are all lubricated by centralised automatic grease lubrication, each node is equipped with quantitative oil dispenser, which injects grease into each lubrication part at regular intervals to ensure uniform lubrication of each sliding surface, effectively reducing friction resistance, improving motion precision and ensuring the service life of ball screw sub and guide rail.
Compared with the traditional oil lubrication, grease lubrication The grease adding cycle is long and the use cost is low; environmental protection, the coolant is not easy to deteriorate.
1.10 Chip removal system
The iron chips produced in the processing fall directly into the protective compartment. The internal slant structure of the protection allows the iron chips to slide smoothly into the water tank drawer.
| Items | VMC1580 |
| Worktable | |
| Worktable (Length× Width) | 1700x800mm |
| Max. load capacity | 1500kg |
| T slot (No. x width x distance) | 5x22mmx135mm |
| Travel (X/Y/Z) | 1500/800/700mm |
| Spindle nose to table | 160-860mm |
| Spindle | |
| Spindle speed | 40-4000rpm |
| Spindle motor | 11kW |
| Spindle torque (Max.) | 70.6/140Nm |
| Spindle taper | BT50 |
| Feed | |
| Rapid feed speed(X axis) | 18m/min |
| Rapid feed speed(Y axis) | 18m/min |
| Rapid feed speed(Z axis) | 15m/min |
| Cutting feed speed (X/Y/Z) | 1~10000mm/min |
| Tool | |
| Tool magazine type | Arm type |
| Tool magazine capacity | 24T |
| Max. Tool dia. (full/empty) | 110/220mm |
| Max. Tool length/weight | 400mm/25kg |
| Tool changing time (tool to tool/cut to cut) | 2.91/6s |
| Accuracy | |
| Positioning accuracy (X/Y/Z axis) | ±0.005/300 JIS |
| Repeatability (X/Y/Z-axis) | ±0.003 JIS |
| Other | |
| Machine dimension (L x W x H) | 4200x3110x3100mm |
| Net weight | 13000kg |
| Item 01 | Descriptions |
| 01.01 | Siemens 828D system |
| 01.02 | Taiwan belt type spindle BT50- 6000rpm, high speed 4000rpm |
| 01.03 | X axis adopts 55 model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way |
| 01.04 | Z axis box guide ways |
| 01.05 | Taiwan arm type tool magazine with 24 tools |
| 01.06 | Spindle blowing chip removal system |
| 01.07 | Spindle front seal |
| 01.08 | Auto centralized lubrication system |
| 01.09 | Water cooling, air cooling |
| 01.10 | Electrical hand wheel |
| 01.11 | Working lamp |
| 01.12 | Alarm light |
| 01.13 | Schneider Electrical |
| 01.14 | Safety door lock |
| 01.15 | Chain type chip conveyor with flushing |
| 01.16 | Heat exchanger in electric cabinet |
| 01.17 | China Brand Oil cooler for spindle |
| Item 02 | Descriptions |
| 02.01 | Renishaw Touch Probe |
| 02.02 | Renishaw Tool Setter |
Main feature
1.1 General layout of machine
VMC1580 vertical machining center adopts vertical frame layout, the column is fixed on the bed, spindle box moves up and down along the column (Z axis), the saddle moves longitudinally along the bed (Y axis), the table moves crossly along the saddle (X axis).
The large parts all adopt high strength cast iron material, including bed, table, saddle, column, spindle box etc.. They are optimized by 3D computer software, reasonable arrangement of stiffened plates and complete heat treatment process to eliminate residual stress, ensuring the machine with sufficient strength, rigidity and high stability.
1.2 CNC controller system
Equipped with Siemens 828D controller system and drive, it has complete functions and easy operation; the stable and durable CNC system platform provides great flexibility for the layout of machine tool components by virtue of distributed operating components, drive components and I/O components; the number of NC axes can be Increase to 93, standard network port, USB socket, with DNC online processing function.
Siemens 828D system provides a variety of performance specifications, which can perfectly match the machine tools and processing tasks of various processes or industries.
1.3 Drive system
X axis adopts 55model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, which has small friction and wear, high positioning accuracy and sensitivity, small vibration on high speed, long service life, interchangeability, as well as excellent servo drive performance, improving machine accuracy and stability.
Z axis guideway adopts rectangular guideway and quenched, and uses advanced paste plastic technology, which greatly improves the machining accuracy and working efficiency of the machine.
X, Y, Z axis servo motors connect with Taiwan famous brand high precision ball screws directly by elastic coupling, realizing gap-free drive, flexible feed, accurate positioning and high transmission accuracy.
Z axis servo motor is with self braking function, in the case of power failure, it can brake automatically and hold the motor shaft tightly, offering safety protection.
1.4 Spindle
Spindle adopts Taiwan famous brand spindle unit with high precision and rigidity, P4 grade NSK bearing is used for spindle specially. The spindle is assembled under constant temperature and then pass through dynamic balance calibration and running test, improving the whole spindle’s service life and reliability.
The spindle can realize infinite speed variation in its speed range, and it’s controlled by motor built-in encoder and can realize spindle orientation and rigid tapping function.
1.5 Tool magazine
Taiwan 24pcs arm type tool magazine is installed on the side of column, when tool changing, the magazine will be pushed by roller cam mechanism. when the magazine arrives at the tool changing position, the manipulator tool changer (ATC) completes the tool return and grasp, ATC is a gear hobbing cam mechanism, which can run at high speed and noiseless after preloading, making the tool change process fast and accurate.
1.6 Cooling system
Large flow cooling pump and large volume water tank are equipped to ensure
circulation cooling, power of cooling pump:840W,66.7L/min large flow cooling pump supplies the cooling fully. Spindle end is equipped with cooling nozzle, it can be either water cooling or air cooling, and can be switched at will. Air gun is equipped for cleaning the machine.
1.7 Pneumatic system
Pneumatic triplex can filter the impurity and moisture in the air source and prevent the damage and corrosion of machine parts caused by impure gas. Electromagnetic valve is controller by PLC program which can make sure the actions can be finished quickly and correctly, such as spindle unclamping the tool, spindle blowing, spindle air cooling etc.
1.8 Machine guard
The machine guards conform to safety standard, not only prevents coolant splash, but also ensures safe operation, and the appearance is beautiful. Every guide way is equipped with protection cover which can prevent chips, coolant from damaging guide ways and ball screws.
1.9 Lubrication system
The guide rail and ball screw sub are all lubricated by centralised automatic grease lubrication, each node is equipped with quantitative oil dispenser, which injects grease into each lubrication part at regular intervals to ensure uniform lubrication of each sliding surface, effectively reducing friction resistance, improving motion precision and ensuring the service life of ball screw sub and guide rail.
Compared with the traditional oil lubrication, grease lubrication The grease adding cycle is long and the use cost is low; environmental protection, the coolant is not easy to deteriorate.
1.10 Chip removal system
The iron chips produced in the processing fall directly into the protective compartment. The internal slant structure of the protection allows the iron chips to slide smoothly into the water tank drawer.
Main feature
1.1 General layout of machine
VMC1580 vertical machining center adopts vertical frame layout, the column is fixed on the bed, spindle box moves up and down along the column (Z axis), the saddle moves longitudinally along the bed (Y axis), the table moves crossly along the saddle (X axis).
The large parts all adopt high strength cast iron material, including bed, table, saddle, column, spindle box etc.. They are optimized by 3D computer software, reasonable arrangement of stiffened plates and complete heat treatment process to eliminate residual stress, ensuring the machine with sufficient strength, rigidity and high stability.
1.2 CNC controller system
Equipped with Siemens 828D controller system and drive, it has complete functions and easy operation; the stable and durable CNC system platform provides great flexibility for the layout of machine tool components by virtue of distributed operating components, drive components and I/O components; the number of NC axes can be Increase to 93, standard network port, USB socket, with DNC online processing function.
Siemens 828D system provides a variety of performance specifications, which can perfectly match the machine tools and processing tasks of various processes or industries.
1.3 Drive system
X axis adopts 55model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, which has small friction and wear, high positioning accuracy and sensitivity, small vibration on high speed, long service life, interchangeability, as well as excellent servo drive performance, improving machine accuracy and stability.
Z axis guideway adopts rectangular guideway and quenched, and uses advanced paste plastic technology, which greatly improves the machining accuracy and working efficiency of the machine.
X, Y, Z axis servo motors connect with Taiwan famous brand high precision ball screws directly by elastic coupling, realizing gap-free drive, flexible feed, accurate positioning and high transmission accuracy.
Z axis servo motor is with self braking function, in the case of power failure, it can brake automatically and hold the motor shaft tightly, offering safety protection.
1.4 Spindle
Spindle adopts Taiwan famous brand spindle unit with high precision and rigidity, P4 grade NSK bearing is used for spindle specially. The spindle is assembled under constant temperature and then pass through dynamic balance calibration and running test, improving the whole spindle’s service life and reliability.
The spindle can realize infinite speed variation in its speed range, and it’s controlled by motor built-in encoder and can realize spindle orientation and rigid tapping function.
1.5 Tool magazine
Taiwan 24pcs arm type tool magazine is installed on the side of column, when tool changing, the magazine will be pushed by roller cam mechanism. when the magazine arrives at the tool changing position, the manipulator tool changer (ATC) completes the tool return and grasp, ATC is a gear hobbing cam mechanism, which can run at high speed and noiseless after preloading, making the tool change process fast and accurate.
1.6 Cooling system
Large flow cooling pump and large volume water tank are equipped to ensure
circulation cooling, power of cooling pump:840W,66.7L/min large flow cooling pump supplies the cooling fully. Spindle end is equipped with cooling nozzle, it can be either water cooling or air cooling, and can be switched at will. Air gun is equipped for cleaning the machine.
1.7 Pneumatic system
Pneumatic triplex can filter the impurity and moisture in the air source and prevent the damage and corrosion of machine parts caused by impure gas. Electromagnetic valve is controller by PLC program which can make sure the actions can be finished quickly and correctly, such as spindle unclamping the tool, spindle blowing, spindle air cooling etc.
1.8 Machine guard
The machine guards conform to safety standard, not only prevents coolant splash, but also ensures safe operation, and the appearance is beautiful. Every guide way is equipped with protection cover which can prevent chips, coolant from damaging guide ways and ball screws.
1.9 Lubrication system
The guide rail and ball screw sub are all lubricated by centralised automatic grease lubrication, each node is equipped with quantitative oil dispenser, which injects grease into each lubrication part at regular intervals to ensure uniform lubrication of each sliding surface, effectively reducing friction resistance, improving motion precision and ensuring the service life of ball screw sub and guide rail.
Compared with the traditional oil lubrication, grease lubrication The grease adding cycle is long and the use cost is low; environmental protection, the coolant is not easy to deteriorate.
1.10 Chip removal system
The iron chips produced in the processing fall directly into the protective compartment. The internal slant structure of the protection allows the iron chips to slide smoothly into the water tank drawer.
1.1 General layout of machine
VMC1580 vertical machining center adopts vertical frame layout, the column is fixed on the bed, spindle box moves up and down along the column (Z axis), the saddle moves longitudinally along the bed (Y axis), the table moves crossly along the saddle (X axis).
The large parts all adopt high strength cast iron material, including bed, table, saddle, column, spindle box etc.. They are optimized by 3D computer software, reasonable arrangement of stiffened plates and complete heat treatment process to eliminate residual stress, ensuring the machine with sufficient strength, rigidity and high stability.
1.2 CNC controller system
Equipped with Siemens 828D controller system and drive, it has complete functions and easy operation; the stable and durable CNC system platform provides great flexibility for the layout of machine tool components by virtue of distributed operating components, drive components and I/O components; the number of NC axes can be Increase to 93, standard network port, USB socket, with DNC online processing function.
Siemens 828D system provides a variety of performance specifications, which can perfectly match the machine tools and processing tasks of various processes or industries.
1.3 Drive system
X axis adopts 55model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, which has small friction and wear, high positioning accuracy and sensitivity, small vibration on high speed, long service life, interchangeability, as well as excellent servo drive performance, improving machine accuracy and stability.
Z axis guideway adopts rectangular guideway and quenched, and uses advanced paste plastic technology, which greatly improves the machining accuracy and working efficiency of the machine.
X, Y, Z axis servo motors connect with Taiwan famous brand high precision ball screws directly by elastic coupling, realizing gap-free drive, flexible feed, accurate positioning and high transmission accuracy.
Z axis servo motor is with self braking function, in the case of power failure, it can brake automatically and hold the motor shaft tightly, offering safety protection.
1.4 Spindle
Spindle adopts Taiwan famous brand spindle unit with high precision and rigidity, P4 grade NSK bearing is used for spindle specially. The spindle is assembled under constant temperature and then pass through dynamic balance calibration and running test, improving the whole spindle’s service life and reliability.
The spindle can realize infinite speed variation in its speed range, and it’s controlled by motor built-in encoder and can realize spindle orientation and rigid tapping function.
1.5 Tool magazine
Taiwan 24pcs arm type tool magazine is installed on the side of column, when tool changing, the magazine will be pushed by roller cam mechanism. when the magazine arrives at the tool changing position, the manipulator tool changer (ATC) completes the tool return and grasp, ATC is a gear hobbing cam mechanism, which can run at high speed and noiseless after preloading, making the tool change process fast and accurate.
1.6 Cooling system
Large flow cooling pump and large volume water tank are equipped to ensure
circulation cooling, power of cooling pump:840W,66.7L/min large flow cooling pump supplies the cooling fully. Spindle end is equipped with cooling nozzle, it can be either water cooling or air cooling, and can be switched at will. Air gun is equipped for cleaning the machine.
1.7 Pneumatic system
Pneumatic triplex can filter the impurity and moisture in the air source and prevent the damage and corrosion of machine parts caused by impure gas. Electromagnetic valve is controller by PLC program which can make sure the actions can be finished quickly and correctly, such as spindle unclamping the tool, spindle blowing, spindle air cooling etc.
1.8 Machine guard
The machine guards conform to safety standard, not only prevents coolant splash, but also ensures safe operation, and the appearance is beautiful. Every guide way is equipped with protection cover which can prevent chips, coolant from damaging guide ways and ball screws.
1.9 Lubrication system
The guide rail and ball screw sub are all lubricated by centralised automatic grease lubrication, each node is equipped with quantitative oil dispenser, which injects grease into each lubrication part at regular intervals to ensure uniform lubrication of each sliding surface, effectively reducing friction resistance, improving motion precision and ensuring the service life of ball screw sub and guide rail.
Compared with the traditional oil lubrication, grease lubrication The grease adding cycle is long and the use cost is low; environmental protection, the coolant is not easy to deteriorate.
1.10 Chip removal system
The iron chips produced in the processing fall directly into the protective compartment. The internal slant structure of the protection allows the iron chips to slide smoothly into the water tank drawer.
Machine Specifications
| Items | VMC1580 |
| Worktable | |
| Worktable (Length× Width) | 1700x800mm |
| Max. load capacity | 1500kg |
| T slot (No. x width x distance) | 5x22mmx135mm |
| Travel (X/Y/Z) | 1500/800/700mm |
| Spindle nose to table | 160-860mm |
| Spindle | |
| Spindle speed | 40-4000rpm |
| Spindle motor | 11kW |
| Spindle torque (Max.) | 70.6/140Nm |
| Spindle taper | BT50 |
| Feed | |
| Rapid feed speed(X axis) | 18m/min |
| Rapid feed speed(Y axis) | 18m/min |
| Rapid feed speed(Z axis) | 15m/min |
| Cutting feed speed (X/Y/Z) | 1~10000mm/min |
| Tool | |
| Tool magazine type | Arm type |
| Tool magazine capacity | 24T |
| Max. Tool dia. (full/empty) | 110/220mm |
| Max. Tool length/weight | 400mm/25kg |
| Tool changing time (tool to tool/cut to cut) | 2.91/6s |
| Accuracy | |
| Positioning accuracy (X/Y/Z axis) | ±0.005/300 JIS |
| Repeatability (X/Y/Z-axis) | ±0.003 JIS |
| Other | |
| Machine dimension (L x W x H) | 4200x3110x3100mm |
| Net weight | 13000kg |
Equipments
| Item 01 | Descriptions |
| 01.01 | Siemens 828D system |
| 01.02 | Taiwan belt type spindle BT50- 6000rpm, high speed 4000rpm |
| 01.03 | X axis adopts 55 model ultra-wide roller linear guide way, Y axis adopts 45model ultra-wide roller linear guide way |
| 01.04 | Z axis box guide ways |
| 01.05 | Taiwan arm type tool magazine with 24 tools |
| 01.06 | Spindle blowing chip removal system |
| 01.07 | Spindle front seal |
| 01.08 | Auto centralized lubrication system |
| 01.09 | Water cooling, air cooling |
| 01.10 | Electrical hand wheel |
| 01.11 | Working lamp |
| 01.12 | Alarm light |
| 01.13 | Schneider Electrical |
| 01.14 | Safety door lock |
| 01.15 | Chain type chip conveyor with flushing |
| 01.16 | Heat exchanger in electric cabinet |
| 01.17 | China Brand Oil cooler for spindle |
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What is a Knee Type Milling Machine?
A knee type milling machine is a fundamental machine tool distinguished by its vertically adjustable worktable mounted on a "knee" casting. This knee moves precisely up and down a fixed column via a screw mechanism, enabling accurate Z-axis positioning crucial for diverse milling operations.
Working Principle
The core principle involves a rotating milling cutter removing material from a workpiece secured to the table. The adjustable knee mechanism allows controlled vertical movement (Z-axis), while the table provides longitudinal (X-axis) and transverse (Y-axis) travel. This 3-axis control facilitates complex machining of flat, angular, and contoured surfaces.
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- Milling Head: Houses spindle, motor, and quill (Z-axis)
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- Controls: Manual handwheels or CNC interface
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Since their development in the late 19th century, knee-and-column mills revolutionized machining. The iconic Bridgeport design (1938) popularized the turret style. While CNC machining centers dominate high-volume production, knee mills remain indispensable for flexibility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness in job shops, schools, and repair facilities worldwide.
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