VMC F-Series

May 01, 2010

The new F-Series vertical machining center from Makino Inc. integrates 8mm fine-pitch ballscrews and 0.05μm as standard equipment to provide enhanced precision. The series consists of two models: F3 and F5. The smaller F3 (pictured) has X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 25.6", 19.7" and 17.7", respectively. The machine also has a 33.5"×19.7" table and maximum workpiece size capacity of 33.5" long × 19.7" wide × 17.7" tall. The F5 features X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 35.4", 19.7" and 17.7", respectively, a 39.4"×19.7" table and a maximum workpiece size capacity of 39.4" long × 19.7" wide × 17.7" tall.

Related Glossary Terms

  • machining center

    machining center

    CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.