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News Release from: Chevalier - Falcon Machine Tools | Subject: 1418VMC-Plus mini-verical machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 September 2003
Mini-VMC packs plenty of power and speed
Machining cycle times will be substantially reduced with a mini-VMC that offers a 15,000rpm low-inertia, air purged spindle, 16+1 side mount ATC and 0.8 secs tool change time.
Machining cycle times will be substantially reduced with Chevalier's new 1418VMC-Plus mini-VMC and its 15,000rpm low-inertia, air purged spindle, 16+1 side mount ATC, 0.8 secs tool change time and 1417in/min XYZ rapid feeds Standard features include 6000rpm rigid tapping, remote MPG, coolant system, rear exit chip auger, spindle air blast, fully enclosed splash guard, grease lubrication system and automatic chip flusher
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 9 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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With a 27.6in x 12.6in table, the 1418VMC-Plus combines performance and large capability within a compact footprint.
The table handles loads up to 331 lb.
The cutting feedrate is from 0.04 to 394 in/min.
Positioning accuracy is +/-0.0002mm, while repeatability is +/-0.0001mm.
The headstock and upper and lower tables travel on Tsubaki linear ways.
Control is from Fanuc OMD with capabilities as dry run, canned cycles for drilling, sub-programming, mirror image, spindle speed override, sub-programming, absolute and incremental programming, tool and radius compensation and automatic coordinate setting.
The one-piece, Meehanite cast iron base was designed with PRO-E 3D Finite Element Analysis system and features cross-rib casting for vibration dampening and higher rigidity.
A 7.5HP spindle that peaks at 12,000rpm is offered as an option.
Other productivity options include: CNC rotary table, manual tailstock, 4th axis preparation with driver, automatic tool length measurement and coolant nozzle gun.
Warranty is 1 year on the machine and 2 years on the FANUC control.
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