The VMC / VMC-MT Series

While the basic versions of the VMC vertical turning machine are already highly productive machining centers, productivity is significantly increased on the four-axis VMC 450-4 version. Four-axis means that the machine has an additional two linear axes, X2 and Z2, in the form of a second tool turret. The two tool turrets, enabling four-axis simultaneous machining from two sides, are supported by the powerful main spindle. The main spindle, available in a range of versions, allows for even heavy-duty machining processes and ensures an optimal material removal rate, which can be almost doubled thanks to the four-axis machining.

The high precision control of all axes together, paired with the almost limitless variation in tool use, allows for the production of complex components in a single clamping operation. Whether it requires hard and soft turning operations, drilling or milling operations, or gear cutting – the vast technological knowledge of the EMAG Group allows for a wide range of applications on the VMC 450-4.

The VMC 450-5 MT allows for the machining of heavy components with angled boreholes and surfaces. The machine extends the basic VMC 450 MT machine design with two additional axes, indexing axis B in the milling spindle and a Y-axis in the working spindle. These additional axes allow even complex geometries to be produced and make the VMC 450-5 MT a genuine high-performance production center for chucked parts.

This machining center retains the basic features of the VMC series, meaning that heavy-duty machining processes and turning work with a high chip removal rate can be completed without any problems. This makes it possible to perform complete machining cycles from raw to finished part without the need for reclamping. Not only does this result in excellent machining times, it also ensures maximum component quality since it eliminates the possibility of reclamping errors. The extensive tool magazine contributes to the high productivity of the machine because retooling processes are minimized and the machine running times are therefore maximized. Quality control is taken care of by probes and measuring bridge circuits.