Reliable High-Performance Vertical Machining Centers
FEELER VMCs feature 1G X axis acceleration, 1.9 sec tool change time on 30 tool automatic tool changers, and heavy-duty boxway construction with extensive engineering that is backed by a network of technology centers.
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (Sudbury, MA), a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, supplies High-Performance FEELER vertical machining centers that feature extensive engineering by Methods. The FEELER VMC line is backed by Methods’ application expertise, support and extensive network of technology centers.
“This rugged, reliable line is now further enhanced with design and engineering by Methods,” said Paul Hurtig, FEELER Machine Tools product manager. The HV-800 and HV-1000 models offer high-performance machining, featuring 1G X axis acceleration and 1.9 sec tool change time in 800 mm or 1,000 mm X axis travels. Roller guideways are on the X and Y axes. A 15,000 rpm, 30 hp, direct-drive, 40 taper spindle, FANUC 18i-MB Control with 4th-axis prep, and 30 tool automatic tool changer are standard.
The VB-Series VMCs are heavy-duty boxway machines featuring a high-torque, two-stage gearbox and spindles from 15 hp to 30 hp, available in 40 or 50 taper. Models include VB-900, VB-1100, VB-1300, VB-1400, VB-1650, VB-1900 and VB-2200. X axis travels range from 900 mm to 2,200 mm (35 in to 87 in), Y axis travels range from 610 mm to 1,000 mm (24 in to 39 in) and Z-axis travels are from 600 mm to 800 mm (24 in to 31.5 in). A 30 tool automatic tool changer and FANUC 0i-MD control are standard.
The VMP-Series includes the VMP-580, VMP-800 and VMP-1100 models with 10,000 rpm spindles ranging from 15 hp to 25 hp. The VMP-580 machine is also available in an APC pallet changer version. Machines feature linear guideways on X and Y axes and boxways on the Z axis. X axis travels range from 580 mm to 1,000 mm (23 in to 43 in), Y axis travels range from 420 mm to 610 mm (16.5 in to 24 in) and Z axis travels are from 510 mm to 600 mm (20 in to 23.6 in). The VMP-580 features a 24 tool automatic tool changer and the VMP-800 and VMP-1100 use a 30 tool automatic tool changer. A FANUC 0i-MD control is standard on the VMP-Series machines.
These rigid VMCs range in weight from 6,600 lb (3,000 kg) to 48,400 lb (22,000 kg) and include a two-year warranty. The full range of FEELER machines encompasses vertical machining centers, turning centers, bridge mills and boring mills.
