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VB Series
(1600 mm/62.99” Y-Axis)
July 6, 2006

Machine Specifications:

ModelVB-1516VB-2016VB-2516VB-3016
TRAVEL:
X-Axis59.06”78.74”98.43”122.05”
Y-Axis62.99”
Z-Axis31.49”
Distance from spindle end to table (standard column)
5.90-37.40”
Distance between columns66.93”



ModelVB-1516VB-2016VB-2516VB-3016
TABLE:
Working surface59.06” x 51.18”78.74” x 51.18”98.43” x 51.18”122.05” x 51.18”
T-Slot (size x number x pitch)7 slots x .866” x 7.08”
Max. table load (lbs.)15,40017,60019,80022,000
Way ConstructionBox Ways

SPINDLE:
Spindle speed (HP)30/35 
Spindle speed (gear)50~4500/6000rpm
Spindle speed (pulley)50~8000/10000rpm
Speed Ranges2
Spindle speed (gear)ISO50
Spindle Motor Torque875nm (4500rpm gear)
Counter Balance TypeNitrogen Assist

ATC:
Tool storage capacity32 (40 ATC Option)
Max. tool weight39.6 lbs
Max. tool diameter Magazine Full4.92”
Diameter Adjacent Pot Empty7.08”
Max. tool length14.96”
Tool change systemDual Grip Swing Arm                                                                                                                                                
Tool selectionRandom pocket bi-directional
Tool change time tool to tool3 seconds
Tool change time chip to chip12 seconds
Tool shankBT50/CAT50
Pull stud boltP50T-1

Manual Universal Head                  Manual 90 Angle Head











Max Tool Diameter200mm
Max Speed1200RPM1500RPM
Max HP20 HP15 HP










VB-1516VB-2016VB-2516VB-3016
FEED:
Cutting Feed Rate275 in/min
Rapid TraverseXY: 471 in/min, Z:591 in/min
Axis Motor HorsepowerX:4.5 Y:3.5 Z:3.5kw
X Axis ball screw
Diameter
Pitch
2.48”
.47”
Y Axis ball screw
Diameter
Pitch
2.48”
.47”
Z Axis ball screw
Diameter
Pitch
1.97”
.394”
Ball screw classJIS C3 Class
Axial Thrust
X Axis
Y Axis 
Z Axis
3760 KGF
2763 KGF
2763 KGF

ACCURACY:
Positioning accuracy
Full Travel±.00019”/12”
±.00059”
Repeatability accuracy±.00012”

FLOOD COOLANT SYSTEM:
Coolant tank capacity120 Gallons
Pump size2.5 HP
Pump flow10 GPM

AIR/POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Air pressure100 PSI
Air flow required11 CFM
Power required55 KVA

MACHINE WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS:
Machine net weight (lbs)40,70047,30053,90060,500
Machine gross weight (lbs)48,40055,0061,60068,200
Max. floor space 
(standard column)21.6 x 17.57 x 13.26’24.87 x 17.57 x 13.26’28.15 x 17.57 x 13.26’32 x 17.57 x 13.26’

STANDARD MACHINE FEATURES:
 


 
•Box Ways (Wide Base)
•Z-Axis High Acceleration Contour Balance System
•Ball Screw Cooling
•Two Speed Gear Box Integrated
•Chip Augers
•Chip Conveyor
•Spindle Chiller
•Absolute Encoders
•Auto Power Off
•Auto Lubrication with Pressure Sensors
•Remote Manual Pulse Generator
•Air Blast Through Spindle
•Full Splash Guards
•Large Door Opening
•Power Assisted Work Pendant
•RS232 Interface
•Heat Exchanger in Control Box
•Transformer
•Work Lamp
•Leveling Bolts & Blocks
•Tool Box
•Manuals
 

MACHINE OPTIONS:

 
•X, Y, Z Scales
•Coolant Through Spindle
•4th & 5th Axis Electronics
•Oil Skimmer
•Mist Coolant Cutting System
•Manual 90˚ Head (Max. 1,200 RPM)
•Manual Universal Head (1,200 RPM)
•Semi-Autohead  (5 face auto indexing)
•Programmable 5˚ Right Angle Head
•200 or 300 mm Riser Block
•Tool Touch Probe
•Spindle Probe
 

STANDARD CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS – FANUC 18iMB:

 
•High Speed & Accuracy Machining (AICC) (G5.1Q1)
•Absolute Pulse Coder
•Additional Axes Control
•Additional Axes Neglect
•Advanced Preview Control
•Auto Corner Override (G62)
•Actual Speed Display
•Actual Spindle Speed Output
•Auto Power Off
•Background Editing
•Controller 3 Axis
•Circular Interpolation (G02, G03)
•10.4” LCD/MDI (Color, Full Key)
•Coordinate System Setting
•Custom Macro
•Cutting Compensation C
•Conversational Programming for Machining Center
•Dry Run
•Data Protect Switch
•Dynamic Graphic Display
•DNC Mode
•Exact Stop Mode
•Extended Part Program Editing
•Feedrate Override
•Graphic Display
•Helical Interpolation
•Handle Interrupt
•Inch/Metric Conversion
•Linear Interruption (G01)
•Ladder Monitor
•Load Meter
•MDI Operation B
•Mirror Image
•Memory Capacity 1280M
•Manual Tool Length Measurement
•Offset No.: 200
•Optional Block Skip
•Program Restart
•Parts Count Display
•Rigid Tapping
•200 Registered Programs
•Run Hour Display
•Simultaneous Controllable 3 Axes
•Stored Pitch Error Compensation
•Skip Function
•Single Block
•Scaling
•Spindle Speed Override
•Tool Length Compensation
•Variable:  100
•Work Coordinate System (G54-59)
•Work Coordinate Additional 48 Sets
•IC Memory Card Interface
 

OPTIONAL CONTROL FEATURES:

 
•Coordinate System Rotation
•Polar Coordinate Command
•Programming Input of Offset Data (G10)
•5,000 Meter Memory
•High Speed Skip
•Custom Macro Common Variable
•Data Server
•High Speed & Accuracy Machining (HPCC) (G5P1000)
•NURBS Interpolation