GM CNC packs a punch with heavy-duty VMC

Like all machine tools manufactured by Victor, build quality and rigidity is assured. The machine features a Meehanite casting with a wide base A-frame design, a wide span column, four 145mm width boxways and an overall machine weight of 11,500kg. Benefitting from this rigid construction is a 1,400 by 700mm table that can accommodate parts up to 2,200kg. This is clearly a machine built to perform and built to last.

The 3-axis workhorse offers axes travel of 1,350 x 700 x 700mm in the X-, Y- and Z-axes with a BT50 spindle taper for maximum material removal rates. The powerful gearhead spindle design generates a power output of 18.5kW with an impressive torque level of 498Nm.

Developed, manufactured and built in-house by Victor, the 6,000rpm gearhead spindle gearhead design retains maximum torque levels throughout the speed range making the Vcenter G135 an ideal choice for machining hard materials and exotic alloys with high material removal rates. Its inherent power and stability enhance precision levels and generate excellent surface finishes.

The machine also ships with an ATC unit with 24 tool capacity that can accommodate tools with a maximum weight of up to 15kg. The axis feed motor on the Vcenter G135 generates 3kW of power on all axes with a rapid feed rate of 20m/minute and axis acceleration of 0.28 G, which is driven through extremely large 50mm diameter ballscrews to further enhance stability.

As standard, the G135 is supplied with the latest Fanuc CNC unit, fully enclosed splash guarding, spindle oil cooler, screw-type chip removal, bottom guarding for coolant flushing, rigid tapping, three-step warning lights, auto power off and levelling pads.

Like every Victor machine that is available from GM CNC, the Vcenter G135 is available with a host of options to meet the exact requirements of the end-user. Options include a fourth and fifth axis interface for increased flexibility, 32 or 40 tool ATC, Big Plus spindle interface, and probing for automatic tool and component measurement.

Additional options include through spindle coolant, chip conveyor with cart, air conditioning for the electrical cabinets and linear scales for enhanced precision levels. Customers can also select a table shower, oil skimmer, automatic doors, and air and coolant guns.

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